Body shop · Koreatown, Los Angeles

Koreatown body shop, family owned since 1988

Western Ave Auto Body is a Koreatown body shop that has stayed on the same corner of Western Avenue since 1988. Stan Suh owns it, and it is still a family business.

Text photos for a free estimate 4.8 on Google · 172 reviews

Text (310) 801-2929 with photos and your VIN. Rather talk? Call (213) 734-2300

Same corner since 1988

A lot on Western has changed since 1988, but the shop hasn't moved. We're at 150 S Western Ave, on the block between 1st Street and 2nd Street. If you live or work in Koreatown, there's a good chance you've driven past us a hundred times.

Because we're a small family shop, you know who is working on your car and who to call if something about the repair bothers you later. Our workmanship warranty covers 1 year or 10,000 miles.

Korean, Spanish and Portuguese spoken here

Koreatown speaks a lot of languages, and so do we. You can go over your estimate and your claim in English, Korean, Spanish or Portuguese. For Korean or Portuguese, call (213) 381-5501 and ask for Chris. For Spanish, ask for Chris or Belther.

Language matters most when an insurance claim is involved. Adjusters and supplements come with their own vocabulary, and it's easy to agree to something you didn't fully follow. We talk to the adjuster for you and explain each step in whichever language you're most comfortable with.

What we work on

We fix all makes. The shop is certified for collision repair on Hyundai, Kia and Genesis, and on Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram through FCA. We're I-CAR Gold Class, our techs are aluminum trained for Tesla, BMW and Audi work, and we use OEM parts.

We also do light mechanical work. If you came in for a bumper and the car has been pulling to one side, we can handle the alignment, brakes, suspension or AC while it's here. Window replacement and oil changes too.

How it works

Three steps. One text.

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Text photos and your VIN
Send a few pictures of the damage and your VIN to (310) 801-2929. Add your insurance company if there's a claim. The VIN is on your registration and insurance card, or on the driver's side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield.
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Get your estimate
We text back a free written estimate. If insurance is paying, we deal with the adjuster for you.
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Drop it off
We set up your rental if your policy covers one and text you updates until the car is ready.

Google · 4.8 · 172

What customers say on Google

★★★★★
"My insurance guided me to this shop for my Corolla. Not only was my bumper repaired and looked like new, but the car was washed, tires shiny, interior cleaned and vacuumed."
Andrew S.

★★★★★
"Chris Baek and his team are all so wonderful! He was so nice, very communicative, and honest about my situation. Got my car back like nothing ever happened."
Salvador A.

★★★★★
"Their quoting process was transparent, they were very responsive whenever I checked in, and they made my car look brand new."
Raphael R.

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FAQ

Questions people ask

Does anyone at the shop speak Korean?

Yes. Call (213) 381-5501 and ask for Chris. You can go through the estimate, the repair and the insurance claim in Korean.

How do I get an estimate without coming in?

Text photos of the damage and your VIN to Stan at (310) 801-2929. The VIN is on your registration, on your insurance card, and on the driver side of the dashboard where it meets the windshield. Estimates are free.

Can I pay for the repair myself instead of using insurance?

Yes. We repair cars for customers paying out of pocket as well as for insurance claims, and the estimate is free either way.