Pacoima and San Fernando share a lot — the same stretch of San Fernando Road runs through both, the same freeway network (5, 118, 210) funnels traffic into both, and the same commuters shuttle between them every morning. So when a Pacoima driver needs an auto body shop, XP Auto Center is often the closest certified option. Three miles north of most of Pacoima, right on Truman just off San Fernando Road. Call (818) 336-1000 or come by 1235 Truman St for a free estimate.

XP has been running out of the same location for over 20 years. We’re I-CAR Gold Class certified, on Allstate’s Direct Repair Program, and rated 4.9 stars across 167 Google reviews. Every repair carries a lifetime workmanship warranty on the body and paint work.

Why Pacoima Drivers Choose XP Auto Center

The traffic pattern in Pacoima produces a particular set of collision types. Van Nuys Boulevard runs the full length of the neighborhood and connects the 5, the 118, and the 210 — three freeways that all feed each other. The result is a lot of sideswipes and rear-end hits during the merge lane approaches, especially at rush hour. Add in the surface-street congestion around Ritchie Valens Park, the industrial traffic near Whiteman Airport, and the school zones along San Fernando Road, and you get a steady demand for competent local body work.

We see a lot of Pacoima cars because we’re the shop most people driving north up San Fernando Road hit first after the 5/118 interchange. If your car is drivable, come straight in. If it isn’t, we can arrange a tow directly — you don’t have to wait for your insurance company to authorize a tow to a different shop first. California gives you the right to send your car wherever you want under Section 758.5, and we handle the logistics from there.

I-CAR Gold Class Certification and What It Means for Your Repair

Only about 15% of collision shops in the country hold I-CAR Gold Class. It requires every role in the shop — estimator, structural technician, non-structural technician, refinish technician — to complete continuous training on how modern cars are built. Vehicles from the past five years use materials that didn’t exist in mainstream production a decade ago: aluminum-intensive body panels, ultra-high-strength steel, adhesive-bonded structures, rivet-bonded aluminum-to-steel joints, and ADAS sensor arrays woven into bumpers, mirrors, and rear quarter panels.

On top of I-CAR, we hold factory certifications from Honda, Acura, Ford, GM, Nissan, Alfa Romeo/FCA, and Lincoln. Those give us direct access to the manufacturers’ exact repair procedures — the ones they will honor if your car ever needs warranty consideration on a repaired area. Details are on our I-CAR Gold Class page.

Common Collision Repairs for Pacoima Customers

• Freeway-merge collision damage: Rear bumper reinforcement, trunk floor sections, quarter-panel work, and rear-facing radar/camera recalibration after 5 or 210 merges gone wrong. See our full collision and body work scope.
• Side-impact and sideswipe repair: Door skins, door shells, B-pillar sections, and side-curtain airbag replacement where applicable.
• Front-end collision: Radiator support, hood, fenders, headlamps, front bumper cover, front radar recalibration.
• Paint and refinish: Spectrophotometer color matching so faded factory finishes still match after repair. Downdraft booth for clean, dust-free clear coat. More on the paint and appearance page.
• Paintless dent repair: Parking-lot dings and shallow creases where the paint hasn’t broken — faster and cheaper than a traditional repair.
• Mechanical repair: Suspension, alignment, cooling, steering — because a collision often takes out more than sheet metal. Our mechanical services team handles it under the same roof.
• Wheels, tires, and glass: Alloy repair, tires, and auto glass — details on our wheels, tires, and glass page.

The Insurance Claims Process, Simplified

Here’s the real version, not the corporate one. File a claim with your insurance carrier or the at-fault driver’s carrier and get a claim number. Bring the car to us — you don’t need the insurance company’s pre-approval to pick a shop. We write the estimate, upload it to the carrier’s system, and negotiate any supplements as we find hidden damage during teardown. You pay your deductible when you pick the car up; the carrier pays us the rest.

Allstate customers in Pacoima get the fastest process because XP is on Allstate’s Direct Repair Program — the estimate is pre-authorized and we can start work sooner. For State Farm, Geico, Farmers, Progressive, Mercury, AAA, and National General policies, the timeline is close behind because we’ve been writing claims for those carriers for years.

Serving Pacoima and the Surrounding Zip Codes

Pacoima’s 91331 covers a lot of ground — from the west side near the 5 all the way east to the 210, and from the 118 in the south up to San Fernando Road in the north. We regularly pull work from the Van Nuys Boulevard corridor, the residential streets around Ritchie Valens Park, the commercial and industrial strip near Whiteman Airport, and the neighborhoods along San Fernando Road heading north. If you’re near Terra Bella and Van Nuys Boulevard, we’re about eight minutes. From Whiteman Airport, six. From the 118 exits at Paxton or San Fernando Road, five.

Beyond Pacoima we also serve Sylmar, Mission Hills, Arleta, North Hills, Granada Hills, and San Fernando itself. Head to the about page for shop background, browse all our services, or hit the contact page for hours and directions.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does a body shop in Pacoima usually charge for a collision repair?

Small stuff — a bumper scuff, a cracked mirror housing, a minor door ding — usually falls between $300 and $900. A mid-size repair with paint blend runs $1,500 to $4,500. Frame damage, airbag deployment, or ADAS recalibration on a late-model vehicle can go past $8,000. All estimates are free and written, and insurance labor rates are set between the shop and the carrier, not the customer.

Can Pacoima drivers pick their own body shop, or does the insurance company decide?

Pacoima drivers pick. California Insurance Code Section 758.5 gives you the right to choose your own repair facility regardless of what your insurer suggests. Direct Repair Programs are optional conveniences, not requirements. XP Auto Center is on Allstate’s DRP and accepts every other major carrier — State Farm, Geico, Farmers, Progressive, Mercury, AAA, National General — without any fuss.

Where is XP Auto Center from Pacoima, and how long does it take to get there?

We’re at 1235 Truman St in San Fernando, right off San Fernando Road. From most of Pacoima — Van Nuys Boulevard, the Ritchie Valens Park area, Whiteman Airport — it’s a five- to eight-minute drive north up San Fernando Road. From the west side of Pacoima near the 5, take the surface streets across and it’s about ten minutes.

How long will collision repair take on my car?

For a bumper cover or a single fender with paint, plan on three to seven business days. Two or more panels with blend paint take a week to ten days. Structural damage, airbag deployment, or full ADAS recalibration is two to three weeks. We give a realistic timeline at intake and text updates through the process.

Do you handle Tesla, Honda, and Ford repairs to factory standard?

Yes. XP Auto Center is I-CAR Gold Class certified and holds factory OEM certifications from Honda/Acura, Ford, GM, Nissan, Alfa Romeo/FCA, and Lincoln. That means we access and follow the manufacturer’s exact repair procedures on those brands. We repair Tesla and other EVs in-house as well, with high-voltage-safe procedures and aluminum welding.

Are estimates free, and do I need an appointment?

Estimates are free and no appointment is required for a walk-in visual estimate. If your car needs a tear-down to see hidden damage, we’ll schedule that separately so we’re not tying up your car all day. You can also start online if that’s easier.

If your car needs work, call XP Auto Center at (818) 336-1000 or request a free estimate online. We’re at 1235 Truman St in San Fernando — five minutes north of Pacoima on San Fernando Road, and open Monday through Friday.