Collision Repair
Complete car accident repair for damaged body panels, structural components, paint surfaces, and related vehicle systems.
Universal City
Auto Body & Paint
Auto Body & Paint in Universal City, CA
Universal City drivers choose Woodley Collision for body and paint: honest prep, verified color, and daylight inspections before pickup.
9
Approx. miles to our shop
15-25
Approx. minutes by car
Auto Body & Paint Near Universal City
Professional repairs for Universal City drivers at our Van Nuys auto body shop.
Panel Repair and Paint for Universal City Drivers
Whether it is one scuffed quarter panel or a full side of collision damage, Universal City drivers want the same outcome — a car that looks like nothing ever happened. Our Van Nuys body and paint team delivers exactly that, and explains every line of the estimate along the way.
We handle metal and plastic panels, factory and custom colors, and the prep work that decides whether paint lasts.
Count on about 9 miles between Universal City and our Van Nuys paint booth, a 15-25 minute trip. We confirm color codes ahead of arrival so materials are ready when the car is.
Color Matching Is a Science (and a Craft)
Single-stage whites, high-metallic silvers, deep tri-coat reds — each behaves differently in the booth. Silvers are unforgiving about flake orientation; pearls need their mid-coat built in careful passes; solid colors punish poor prep by showing every wave in the metal.
Knowing this ahead of time is the difference between refinishing and redoing.
What Happens Before the Booth
Gaps and alignment are body work’s report card. Doors that shut with the factory sound, hood lines that run parallel, bumpers that sit flush — we adjust until the hardware agrees with the bodywork.
Then, and only then, the panel earns its trip to the paint booth.
Body & Paint Work We Do Most for Universal City
Around Universal City, our paint department sees a steady mix of:
- Hail and debris damage refinished after dent repair.
- Tailgates and liftgates repainted after cargo damage.
- Roof refinishing where cargo racks wore through the clear.
- Two-tone and accent refinishing kept faithful to the original scheme.
Our Body & Paint Process
- Start online with photos; color code helps if you have it (door jamb sticker).
- We confirm scope in person and lock the estimate.
- Panels repaired, prepped, and primed with guide-coat verification.
- Color sprayed and blended; clear coat applied and baked.
- Final assembly, polish, and inspection — then the keys are yours.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can I get an estimate from photos?
Yes — clear photos of each affected panel, plus your vehicle details, produce a solid first estimate. We confirm in person before work starts, and the door-jamb paint code speeds things up if you can include it.
Do you provide auto body and paint work for Universal City drivers?
Yes. Woodley Collision handles body repair and refinishing for Universal City drivers at our Van Nuys shop, 7243 Woodley Avenue. Every job runs through this single location — we do not operate a Universal City branch.
Can you match my car’s factory paint color?
Yes. We mix from your factory paint code, tint against the actual vehicle to account for fade, and verify with sprayed test cards in multiple lights before painting. Metallics and pearls are blended into adjacent panels so no edge shows.
How long does paint work take?
A single panel typically takes two to three days including prep, booth time, curing, and polish. Multi-panel repairs run longer; the estimate includes a specific timeline for your job.
Nearby Areas We Refinish For
The same Van Nuys body and paint team serves these nearby communities:
- Burbank
- Lincoln Heights
- Glendale
- Cypress Park
- La Crescenta-Montrose
- Montecito Heights
- Atwater Village
- Mt Washington
Looking for the bigger picture? See our auto body & collision repair page for Universal City or the auto body & paint service page.
Ready for Factory-Fresh Panels, Universal City?
Your color code is on the door jamb; your estimate is one message away. Call 747-745-5353 or request it online. Visit us at 7243 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406, open Monday to Friday, 9:00 AM to 7:00 PM (closed weekends). Consultations and estimates are available 24/7.
Visit Our Van Nuys Shop
Drive From Universal City to Woodley Collision
Woodley Collision is a physical auto body and collision repair shop at 7243 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406. Customers from Universal City bring their vehicles to our shop for inspections, estimates, and repair work.
Complete Collision Services
Accident damage isn't always visible. Our team inspects your vehicle to identify structural and cosmetic damage, creating a repair plan to restore safety, alignment, function, and appearance.
Auto Body & Paint
Body panel restoration and professional refinishing designed to return damaged areas to a clean, consistent finish.
Bumper Repair
Repair or replacement for cracked, dented, scratched, misaligned, or impact-damaged bumpers.
Dent Repair
Traditional dent repair and paintless dent removal for suitable damage where the original paint can be preserved.
Scratch Repair
Surface scratch and scuff repair, from light buffing to repainting, to restore a smooth, even finish.
Frame Straightening
Structural measurement and correction for vehicles affected by collision-related frame or unibody movement.
Glass Replacement
Replacement of damaged windshields and automotive glass to restore visibility, weather protection, and safe operation.
Mechanical Repair
Collision-related mechanical inspection and repair for affected steering, suspension, cooling, lighting, and connected components.
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7243 Woodley Avenue, Van Nuys, CA 91406
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