If you drive in Van Nuys and something happened to your car — a fender-bender on Sepulveda, a shopping cart at the Plant, hail damage, a scrape pulling out of a driveway off Victory Blvd — XP Auto Center is the collision and mechanical shop drivers up and down the Valley have trusted for over 20 years. We’re a straight 10 minutes north on the 405, and we handle everything from insurance-paid collision work to a check-engine light. Call (818) 336-1000 for a free estimate.

Why Van Nuys Drivers Choose XP Auto Center

Van Nuys is one of the busiest stretches of the entire Valley. Between the airport traffic, the courthouse and government center pulling in traffic all day, the constant flow on Sepulveda and Victory, and the 405 grinding through the middle of everything, collision damage is a fact of life. Most of the shops along Van Nuys Blvd are fine for a bumper swap, but when the damage touches your frame, your unibody, or an ADAS-equipped sensor, you need a shop that’s actually trained and equipped to fix it right — not just paint over it.

That’s what XP Auto Center has built over the last two decades. We’re a full-service collision and body work shop with an in-house frame straightening bench, a downdraft paint booth, spectrophotometer color matching, and post-repair ADAS calibration equipment. When a Van Nuys customer brings us a car after a real collision, we can measure the frame to factory spec, weld or rivet-bond the structural repair, refinish the panels so the paint matches under any light, and re-aim the cameras and radar so the driver-assist systems actually work when you leave. Most shops send at least two of those steps out. We don’t.

The 10-minute drive from Van Nuys is worth it because you’re getting the same shop the insurance adjusters send their own referrals to. We’re an Allstate Direct Repair Provider and we work with every major carrier — State Farm, Geico, Farmers, Progressive, Mercury, AAA, and National General — which means the estimate, the supplement, and the parts ordering happen inside our building instead of bouncing back and forth for two weeks.

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

Roughly 15% of collision shops in the country hold I-CAR Gold Class certification. That’s the industry standard for structural repair training — every technician on the floor completes ongoing coursework on new vehicle construction, high-strength steel, aluminum, and the electronic systems modern cars are built around. It matters because a 2020 Honda Accord doesn’t repair like a 2005 Accord. The metals are different, the sensors are different, and the manufacturer’s repair procedures are non-negotiable if you want the car to protect you in the next crash.

On top of I-CAR, XP Auto Center holds direct OEM certifications from Honda/Acura, Ford, GM, Nissan, Alfa Romeo/FCA, and Lincoln. If you drive one of those brands, we’re already trained on the exact welding, sectioning, and calibration procedures your manufacturer requires. Tesla, BMW, Mercedes, Toyota, and Audi work is repaired to OEM specification with the correct parts and procedures. Every body and paint job we do is backed by a lifetime workmanship warranty. If our work ever fails, we fix it — no argument, no fine print.

Common Repairs We Handle for Van Nuys Customers

• Rear-end collisions on the 405 and Sepulveda: Bumper covers, absorbers, trunk floors, and rear frame rails — measured on the frame bench and pulled back to factory spec.
• Parking lot dings and scrapes: The Plant, the Van Nuys Civic Center lots, and the strip centers along Victory produce a steady stream. Small damage often qualifies for paintless dent repair — cheaper, same-day, no paint touched.
• Side-swipes and lane-change hits: Van Nuys Blvd and Sepulveda are five lanes wide in spots — side damage from lane merges is one of our most common jobs.
• Hail and weather damage: When storms roll through, we handle the whole car with PDR where the panels allow and traditional refinish where they don’t.
• ADAS recalibration: Any 2018-or-newer vehicle with lane-keep, adaptive cruise, or automatic braking needs the cameras and radar re-aimed after collision repair. We do it in-house.
• Mechanical repairs: Full mechanical services — brakes, suspension, cooling, transmission, electrical — so you don’t have to drive to a second shop after the body work is done.

The Insurance Claims Process, Simplified

If you’ve been in an accident, call us before you call your insurance company — or right after. We handle the claim end-to-end. Bring the car in, we’ll write the estimate, upload it to your carrier, negotiate any supplement (the additional damage that shows up once we start disassembly), order OEM parts, and coordinate a rental if your policy covers one. You don’t chase paperwork, you don’t get on the phone with an adjuster, and you don’t pay out of pocket beyond your deductible. As an Allstate DRP shop we can start work the same day for Allstate customers, and every other major carrier — State Farm, Geico, Farmers, Progressive, Mercury, AAA — we work with routinely.

Serving Van Nuys and Neighboring Communities

We pull in customers from every corner of Van Nuys — the neighborhoods around the Van Nuys Airport in 91406, the family streets along Sherman Way, the commercial stretch through 91411, and the busier corridors north of Victory in 91401 and 91405. XP Auto Center is a straight shot north on the 405 to the 118 or 210, usually under 20 minutes in normal traffic. We also serve nearby Sherman Oaks, North Hollywood, Panorama City, and Reseda. If you can’t get the car to us, we can arrange a tow.

Frequently Asked Questions

How far is XP Auto Center from Van Nuys?

About eight miles north of central Van Nuys. From the Van Nuys Civic Center or the Plant, take the 405 north to the 118 east, exit Maclay — typically 15 to 20 minutes. We’re at 1235 Truman St.

Do you work with my insurance company?

Yes. We accept all major carriers and are an Allstate Direct Repair Provider. We also handle State Farm, Geico, Farmers, Progressive, Mercury, AAA, and National General claims routinely. California law gives you the right to pick any licensed shop.

How long does collision repair usually take?

A cosmetic bumper or door replacement runs about 3-5 business days. Structural repair with frame work and full refinish typically runs 2-3 weeks depending on parts availability.

Do you offer free estimates?

Yes. Walk-in or by appointment. Bring the car in and we’ll write it up while you wait — usually 20-30 minutes. You can also request a quote online with photos.

What kind of warranty do you offer?

Lifetime workmanship warranty on all body and paint work, for as long as you own the vehicle. If our repair ever fails, we fix it at no cost.

Can you match my car’s original paint color?

Yes. We use a spectrophotometer to read the exact color code off your car, blend it into the panel, and refinish in our downdraft booth. The match reads correctly in sunlight, garage light, and LED shop light.

Ready to get your car taken care of? Call XP Auto Center at (818) 336-1000 or request a free estimate online. We’re at 1235 Truman St in San Fernando — a straight 10-minute run up the 405 from Van Nuys, and serving the entire San Fernando Valley for over 20 years.