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Covina · LOS ANGELES AREA

Detroit Auto Body

Hours vary 4/6 details checkedNot yet claimed

What they repair.

Family-owned collision repair shop in Covina since 1972 with laser measuring and frame equipment and a PPG Envirobase waterborne paint line.

Collision repairAuto paintingPaintless dent repairFrame straighteningInsurance claims

The shop offers

  • Free estimates
  • Rental car assistance
  • Towing
  • Shuttle service

Services, makes and offers are published by the business. Confirm the shop can repair your vehicle and how it handles your insurance claim.

Trust check.

What we could confirm before you hand over the keys: 4 of 6. This is not a rating — it shows what you can verify for yourself.

  • Real, sourced locationAddress and details from 4 official sources.
  • BAR registration shownNo California BAR (ARD) number found yet. Ask the shop for it.
  • I-CAR or OEM certifiedNo certifications published.
  • Written warranty publishedThe shop publishes its repair warranty terms.
  • Reviews you can check3 review sources to read for yourself.
  • See the shop2 photos of the actual shop.

Licensing & certifications.

California BAR registration
Not shown yet — ask the shop for its ARD number
OEM certifications
None published — see certified shops
Industry & paint certifications
None published
Warranty
Workmanship guaranteed for as long as you own the vehicle; parts, sublet work and paint materials are covered by the suppliers' guarantees.
Insurance
Has direct working relationships with several insurance carriers and works with all other carriers.

Every California auto body shop must be registered with the Bureau of Automotive Repair. Look up the shop on the official DCA license search ↗ (choose “Automotive Repair Dealer”). Certifications, warranty and insurance wording as published by the shop — source ↗, checked 2026-10-29. OEM programmes cover specific makes; confirm the certification is current for your vehicle.

Hear from their customers.

Read the original reviews before you hand over your car.

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Before you hand over the keys, ask.

Four questions that tell you a lot about a body shop. A good shop will answer them plainly.

  1. Are you certified for my car?Ask about I-CAR training and a factory certification for your make — it matters most for EVs, aluminum bodies and cars with driver-assistance sensors.
  2. Which parts will you use?OEM, aftermarket or used. Your estimate and final invoice should say which, and California requires the invoice to name non-OEM crash parts.
  3. What does the warranty cover?Ask for the workmanship and paint warranty in writing, and what it excludes.
  4. How long, and will I have a car?Ask for an expected timeline, how you’ll get updates, and whether they can help with a rental through your insurer.

Opening hours.

Published opening hours · Los Angeles local time

Monday
7:30am – 5pm
Tuesday
7:30am – 5pm
Wednesday
7:30am – 5pm
Thursday
7:30am – 5pm
Friday
7:30am – 5pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Holiday hours and estimate appointments may differ.

Getting there.

Pin placed from the published address — approximate.
531 N 1st Ave

Covina, CA 91723

Find on Google Maps

Per the site, customer drop-offs and pick-ups are at the new office at 531 N 1st Ave; repairs are still performed at the original shop around the corner at 521 N 2nd Ave. 24-hour towing; rides to nearby destinations on request (call ahead).

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