I brought my 71 Bronco to this body and paint shop after researching several others. Most refuse to work on collectors cars. I spoke to John and he quickly looked over my vehicle and gave me a quote via email within one day. He told me it would take two weeks. Price was reasonable so I gave them a chance to work breast. All I can say is they did a fantastic profession job. Work was better than expected and exactly what I asked for. I'm so impressed I'm bringing back my 71 chevelle for a full paint job. Thank you 1st collision excellent work couldn't be happier. read more

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I was rear ended . Dropped my car off on Monday end of day and got it back friday. Frank was amazing with being efficient and keeping me updated on daily status. Repair is perfect. read more

Eddie and Team at 1st Collison Center went above and beyond and got my car fixed just like new in record time even when I brought it in around the Thanksgiving holiday. I am so thankful to them for being so quick and doing wonderful work on my car. I highly recommend them. Thank you read more

These folks are fantastic, and their work is awesome. I brought my Subaru in here to get the rear bumper re-sprayed as it had some damage- it came out incredible. They stand by their work, and are always professional. John the owner is great, and John the Painter is a literal paint ninja. Great work guys! Crystal black paint match pic attached. read more

1st Collision Center - Body Shops Near Me - Simi Valley, California

I have a classic car that sadly a neighbor backed into. I went to several shops and one of the shops I went to referred me to Peter and John at 1st Collision. Fortunately for me, they were willing to take the job. I am thrilled with the results. The work the shop did was awesome and done at a very reasonable price. I felt like they were looking out for my interests and even after I confirmed paint color choice, they made a new sample for me to see before final paint. I ended up calling an audible, picking a new color, and am very happy with it. The area where my car was hit is about the worst area it could have been hit, but you'd never know by looking at it now. Thanks guys! read more

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I can't thank you enough for the great work,professionalism, and pride you guys took to make my car better than before. I am in awe of it. I will definitely bring my business back to you guys exclusively and recommend to anyone who needs a great auto body shop. Shout out to Eddie for taking the time to help me. Awesome job!!!! read more

Unfortunately, we were side swiped by a hit-and-run driver, so we brought our car in to John after my dad recommended him. Upon arrival, someone from the shop helped us right away and John came right out to look at our car. Once we left our car with him, John and his team got our car all fixed up in about 11 days. He was very helpful and courteous through the whole process. He took care of everything with our insurance company and made the whole process very easy. Our car looks better than it did when we first purchased it. I highly recommend this shop! read more

1st Collision Center - Body Shops Near Me - Simi Valley, California

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Got into a pretty bad accident in my Honda was pretty worried it would never be the same and was referred here by a friend. They picked up my car the same day, did all the footwork with my insurance and got my car back to "as new" condition 3 weeks later. Can't say enough about how knowledgeable Pete and Frank were and how they dealt with my insurance company and my repairs. These guys are A1 in my book! read more

As a retired auto service manager l do not like leaving negative reviews but my experience was not pleasant. Towed my car to him because of good review from a auto repair that I trust and that was recommended by aaa my insurance. John had my car for 6 months and got it back and towed to a repair shop for other repairs . Found out that front hood not installed properly, front bumper , but the thing that set me off was the tech had cut all my lighting wires on my 60 year old car and never reinstalled or told me about it. To have the hood fitted properly he sent me to a shop in Ventura. One good thing the painter and the paint is good. read more

1st Collision is great!!!!! I have had to, unfortunately, bring two of my vehicles here. A Jeep Grand Cherokee that had damage from a rear end collision and a Jeep Wrangler that had damage from road debris. The repairs on both of my vehicles are excellent!!! I could not be happier with the work and service I received!!! read more

I am not sure I can add much to all the previous reviews other than to say I had the same exceptional experience:- Price quoted was very fair compared to other shops ( this was coming out of my pocket). Quality of work was outstanding!! Car was ready as promised Service was fantastic - It is obvious John E takes pride in his work and reputation and genuinely wants to be "of service". I highly recommend this shop. read more

Beast mode is back ON! Shout out to John Ellington at 1st Collision (located at the Chevy dealership in Simi Valley) for fixing my baby's backside and making him as good as new in no time. Was rear-ended (again) earlier this week but I knew who I could trust with my precious beast. And I'm not going to just anybody. Even the service at the Enterprise he's affiliated with (764 E Los Angeles Avenue) was painless. So happy and highly recommended! Worth the drive to Simi Valley if you're not local and when you love your motor as much as I do, that drive ain't no thing. Especially knowing that you'll get a spiffing car return! Truly first class all the way. Thank you!! read more

I recently was involved in a car accident and AAA recommended me to a local body shop. John has been extremely kind and helpful through the entire process. It is rare to come to a body shop and trust that you are being taken care of and are confident to leave your car there to be fixed. John has gone above and beyond my expectation of a body shop and made a seemingly frustrating situation into an effortless transaction. Thanks so much, John! Will definitely be returning for any future repairs needed for our household vehicles. read more

I had my car repaired here in December and it was finally completed mid January. While the staff was friendly the overall quality was not A+ material. My BMW had front end damage and air bag deployment. They are indeed a AAA approved shop but lack some of the key quality fundamentals. The paint did not match perfectly and they did not see a problem. AAA ended up talking to them to have the paint redone but even now after all is said and done it isn't a great match. Customer service good but if you are taking your car be sure to ask about blending, etc... Make sure and address that prior to them completing the job. Also time frame estimates were never accurate. **** Update in response to comment.**** John, while I can appreciate being at the mercy of dealer for BMW ordered parts I was more referring to the time frame for the "redo" on my car. In reference to the blending. As I had mentioned to you then the car had never had body/paint work done to the hood or fenders that surrounded the bumper cover you replaced/painted, AAA even noted that. To be specific the previous body work was done to the rear bumper, other than that the entire vehicle was the same consistent black as the hood and fenders. I do appreciate that the second time around the bumper was blended into the fenders but the hood still was not blended and still has a noticeable difference. Again as I mentioned earlier this is more of a heads up that other customers should be aware of considering it was not blended or mentioned to me initially as I feel it should have been. Thanks. read more

SUPERB!! Why?! Because they did TWO very important things excellently: 1.) amazing customer service and 2.) quality work. Aren't those the two main things we as consumers look for? Next to purchasing a home, I would say investing in our cars is a big deal. Had to have a light fixture repaired on our new car. The whole process was painless. I was immediately greeted and helped when I arrived. I appreciated the attention to detail both Peter and John provided for us. I had my two little children with me and they were all so helpful to offer help for me to carry car seats and being willing to help. There was shuttle service provided for us while we waited for the car. The turnaround time for our fix was quick- about 2-3 hours or so. While I don't want to return for any repairs minor or major to this body shop, if we had to, I wouldn't even think twice to go anywhere else. I would return to 1st Collison. Quality work + quality customer service= trustworthy. Just a tip: they are located in the same lot as the Chevrolet Dealer on the NW corner of Cochran and First. If you're driving west on Cochran, enter at the last driveway on your right side. Look for the little signs that say "First Collison". And, then drive all the way back and up. read more

I was referred to First Collision by my fiance, we both has similar situations in which we were not at fault for the accidents/damage and the at fault's insurance tried to screw us over but John and his crew at First Collision made sure it didnt happen. Long story short, they had to replace the whole drivers side of her brand new civic with after market(used) parts. They did not let it slide and went to bat for her when the insurance company tried to refuse the rental service. My story was a little similar in which John and his crew took good care of me. The insurance company had to come out 3 times for 3 different estimated because they somehow kept "forgetting" to assess the damage to the rear of the vehicle, when i was rearended! Anyhow, just want to let you know these guys must really enjoy their job because they dont give you the attitude like "What do you want?" they are really nice and give off the feeling/vibe they really care. Thanks First Collision, I will only come to you from now on and I always referr friends and family to you. read more

I needed my car repaired from a accident from the other Insurance Company that gave me their recommended body shops in Simi. After having the car estimated buy both body shops (other on Easy St who talk down to me ). I had my car repaired after talking to Peter and John at 1st Collision that totally made me feel at home. They did an excellent job on my car and even did a couple of extra things that were not required by them. The repairs were done in March of 2019 and with a total bumper replacement I was in and out in 3-4 days due to the weekend. I would highly recommend them and in time of need they will always be my go-to read more

John Ellington and team at 1st Collision Center are awesome. I have recently taken my vehicles to him three times, each for separate incidents, requiring different levels of body work/repair. From minor cosmetic damage; dents and scratches, to extensive body damage from a rear-end collision. All three times yielded the same results: Pristine, immaculate, and thorough work. Extreme professionalism. Rapid repair time. Honest, accurate, work scope/estimate. As an added bonus, for each incident, once I filed the claim w/ my insurance co., John dealt with the insurance co. directly, making the whole repair process hassle-free on my end! I highly recommend 1st Collision Center and John Ellington to anyone looking for an honest, experienced, professional, auto body repair shop. They have earned my business for life. Thank You again John and Team! read more

Richard is AMAZING! My son was part of a chain reaction on the freeway. His car was declared totaled, because the airbags deployed. This saved him and his girlfriends life. Richard is honest, polite, patient and has a great personality. I highly recommend this company to everyone. Thank you again for all you do Richard! read more

Hands down the best body shop that I have ever had to deal with. John Ellington is AMAZING!! An object flew out from a truck on the freeway and tore the undercarriage of my brand new suburban up. Over 10k in damages and my insurance company Geico was haggling me over rates and causing so much stress in my life. John told me he'd handle it and get everything taken care of and he did! He called me with the good news that he got geico to agree to the rates and estimate 1st collision had prepared. I am so so so thankful for John. This car is barely a year old and I was beyond upset. I found my new body shop. Way honest guys working there and great great customer service. read more

I took my Cadillac there for repairs and was very happy with the great Customer Service by Pete McGoldrick, who took care of dealing with the Insurance Company, keeping me updated on the repairs and letting me know the estimated date and time my car would be done. The results...fantastic! Very honest, reliable and experienced staff at 1st Collision Center. Why go anywhere else? read more

Please always use 1st collision! They're so nice, I always work with John, they take such good care of me, I know my family and I will always use them when we need body work done. They do the best job, and they make you feel like family. Don't go anywhere else! read more

I took my 2012 black Camaro to 1st Collision after damaging the rear bumper. I have kept my car in perfect condition. After john and his guys repaired my bumper it was back to showroom condition. Thanks to everyone at 1st collision. I would recommend them to my friends and family. read more

I got hit while I was parked believe it or not. The person who hit me gave me their insurance. I brought my car to first collision and I believe that it turned out that the insurance company was not necessarily first rate. John took care of everything. He called insurance he arrange the payment I did nothing but wait for my car which by the way was a very fast turnaround. I highly recommend first collision. And John is a true professional. read more

Our Honda CR-V was sideswiped, damaging both doors on the left side. 1st Collision was one of the AAA approved body shops in our area, and we're glad that we chose them. They handled all the financial details with the insurance claims agent, and they were easy to deal with. The time it took for the repair was reasonable and close to the estimate. The results are great--the paint is a perfect match, and I can't tell that the accident happened. read more

I had a great experience taking my car here. Pete is very friendly and helpful. Fixed my bumper and gave me a great price! Will definitely keep them in mind if I ever need any work on my car again. read more

I took my Toyota Matrix here last year after someone hit the passenger door. 1st Collision Center quickly handled the repairs and brought my car back to its former great condition. I recommend this shop to all friends who are in need of auto work. They treat you well and will be honest and fair. read more

Recently got into a car accident and looked for a collision center my dealer would recommend. I have to say this place is amazing! John and Pete both made sure they took care of me and my car. They even helped me with the insurance issues I was having with Allstate. They went above and beyond customer service and I could tell they actually cared about me and my car. Now my car looks brand new again and I couldn't be happier! Would highly recommend! :D read more

These guys are exceptional in customer service. They do a great job and make sure you are completely satisfied to the best of their abilities. Great communication between business and customer. Excellent work. read more

Work was done on time and correctly. John had my bumper replaced and paint match perfectly.

I needed a new front bumper and they gave me a great deal! They also buffed out my headlights and they looks great! Overall, quick and painless experience. Thanks guys! read more

Pete & John are awesome!!!!!! They repaired my car in less than a day.Fast and friendly service.I highly recommend this body shop to all.

Highly recommended! Took my car in for body repairs and learned some engine parts needed replacing. Chose 1st Collision from a referral and are guaranteed by AAA insurance. Pete took care of everything, communicated everything clearly and all with a pleasant attitude. Both Pete and John went above and beyond to get me up and running. I now have a trusted body shop that I can refer. They do excellent work and my car looks amazing - thank you! read more

Great service and very professional. My car looked great after getting fixed by the people at 1st Collision. I hope that I will not need this type of service in the future but if I do...This is the place I trust. read more

John and Pete are the two nicest guys. I've been to them three times now. The first was for a shard of metal that busted my sun-roof on the freeway. And the other two were car accidents (one of them recent). My car was not driveable after the last accident, so it got towed to a tow yard until I released it to AAA. Well after I released it, AAA was dragging their feet to have it towed over to First Collision. I didn't hear from my adjuster for three days. So John called and offered to pay the towing charges to have the vehicle released to First Collision and it was all taken care of same-day! By the way, not only are they nice; but their work is great! My car has come back looking great each time they've worked on it! I feel 100% comfortable with my car in their hands :-) read more

Had the great pleasure of getting my car fixed with these guys. They helped me with my financial arrangement and kept me updated on the repair status of my car. The did a great job on the paint and body repairs. Would definitely go to these guys in the future. read more

Accident on 4/1. Went to insurance on 4/2 and they advised to go to Body Shop on their list which would avoid an insurance adjuster. Looked at reviews of area body shops and chose 1st Collision. They were on the insurance list. John handled us. He assessed the damage, took pictures, and gave us a print out of the estimation. Advised us how long it would take. All this was on 4/2. He called back later that day to inform us of the increase in the estimate after the body part that was damaged was removed. He e-mailed a new estimate. The insurance company also called a few times showing how well the communication was between the two entities. We were informed of the part coming in a day later than expected and that the original finish date was moved back. Auto ready on that date, 4/8, and looked good, ran well. As one can see all the steps were handled as one would hope and done very expeditiously. I heartily recommend 1st Collision for all your body shop work. read more

I had my Lexus RX 350 repaired here after getting T-boned and these guys had it back to me in record time! They did all the talking with AAA so the whole process on my end was fairly smooth. Thorough and efficient, the guys here were an absolute pleasure to deal with and kept me updated throughout the whole process. Highly recommend anyone to come here! read more

i cant say enough about how great the service is at 1st Collision. John and his staff go out of their way to help people... they do great work as well.. I would recommend them highly and always..... read more

Over the years I have taken my 2007 Corvette Z06 to them for minor cosmetic and just recently a major repair (Needed to replace all of the panels on the passenger side). All I can say is that they provide a level of service and craftsmanship that is second to none. John and Pete are extremely knowledgeable and they are one of the few firms that I have dealt with that actually will go the extra mile for you. I give them two thumbs up. read more