Under California law, your insurer cannot make you use a specific repair facility. Allstate may point you toward a shop in their Good Hands Repair Network — often they will — but the decision is yours, and choosing your own shop does not reduce your coverage or affect your claim.
If anyone tells you that going outside the network will void your warranty, delay your payment, or leave you unprotected, that isn't accurate. Tell your adjuster you've chosen Century 1st, and we take it from there.
You file the claim with Allstate — or we help you start it. You'll get a claim number.
Send us a free photo estimate: a wide shot of the vehicle, close-ups of the damage, the VIN if you can reach it. About two minutes from your phone.
We write the estimate and submit it to Allstate electronically with your claim number.
Allstate reviews it. Sometimes they approve as written; sometimes an adjuster inspects. Either way, we deal with them — not you.
Repairs begin once authorized. We never perform work that hasn't been approved.
If hidden damage turns up during teardown — bent structure, a cracked bracket, a damaged sensor — we document it and file a supplement with Allstate. This happens on most collision jobs and it's normal. You do nothing.
We bill Allstate directly. You pay your deductible. That's it.
We deliver the car back to you — free pickup and delivery anywhere in Los Angeles.
Your deductible, and nothing else, on a covered claim. Allstate pays the rest directly. If another driver was at fault and their carrier accepts liability, you may pay nothing at all — and if a repair would cost less than your deductible, we'll tell you that too. Sometimes not filing is the smarter move, and we'd rather say so than take the job.
If your Allstate policy includes rental reimbursement, we coordinate with Enterprise and have the car ready at drop-off. Not at fault? The other driver's carrier typically covers the rental for the length of the repair. We confirm your coverage before you're standing at a counter wondering who pays.
Shops repair the same damage very differently. We hold 20+ manufacturer certifications, our technicians are I-CAR Gold Class, and every repair follows factory procedure — including recalibrating the cameras and radar behind your bumper and windshield after the work is done. Lifetime warranty on body, structural, paint, and parts, for as long as you own the vehicle.
Send a free photo estimate from your phone, or call (310) 751-7497. We handle Allstate. You pay your deductible. Your car comes back right.
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Get answers to common questions about auto body repair after an accident
You have the legal right to choose your repair facility. Your insurer can suggest shops, but in California they cannot require you to use a “preferred” shop.
Century 1st Auto Body works with all carriers and is already on many direct‑repair programs. Simply tell your adjuster you’ve chosen us—we’ll handle the rest, from digital estimates to supplements and billing.
One call solves everything. Towing, paperwork, and rental car are arranged for you.
We’re insurance‑approved and use OEM procedures, so your factory warranty stays intact.
Faster turnaround: average collision repair completed in 2‑7 days.
Lifetime warranty and 1,300+ five‑star reviews on Carwise prove our commitment to quality.
If you’ve just had an accident, call (310) 751‑7497 and let us handle the rest.
Insurance premiums depend on the type of claim you file:
Collision – covers damage from hitting another vehicle or object. Any at‑fault collision claim can raise rates.
Comprehensive – covers fire, theft, vandalism, fallen branches, etc. Because you are not at fault, these claims rarely increase premiums.
Before you decide, our advisors at Century 1st Auto Body & Paint can review your situation and help you weigh out‑of‑pocket versus opening a claim. We work with every major carrier and know exactly how each handles rate adjustments.
Call us 24/7 at (310) 751‑7497 for free guidance.
Definitely. We work with every major insurance carrier every single day.
We create a detailed photo estimate and submit it electronically.
Our team negotiates any supplements directly with the adjuster to ensure all hidden damage and OEM parts are approved.
We keep you updated and never perform work that isn’t authorized.
You pay only your deductible when applicable, and we bill the insurer for the balance.
Yes. Whether the rental is billed to your insurance policy or you’re paying directly, we coordinate with Enterprise™ and have the car waiting when you drop off (or when your vehicle is towed in). No extra phone calls or rideshare required.
If you’re not at fault, the other party’s carrier typically covers rental costs for the duration of repairs. Our team will confirm coverage and set everything up for you.
Founded in 2003 by master craftsman Kris Sagryan, Century 1st Auto Body & Paint is a manufacturer‑certified collision center located at 427 Hindry Ave, Inglewood, CA.
Factory-certified for 20+ brands.
4.9★ Google rating, plus 1,300+ reviews on Carwise
Factory‑trained, I‑CAR Gold Class technicians
Lifetime warranty on every repair
Free estimates, 24/7 towing, rental car on site, and everything else you might need!
Absolutely! We back every repair with a LIFETIME WARRANTY for as long as you own the vehicle. That covers:
Body and structural repairs
Paint workmanship & finish
Parts used in the repair (OEM whenever available)
If anything we repaired doesn’t hold up, bring it back and we’ll fix it at no cost—no fine print, no time limit. It’s one more reason we’re the highest‑rated body shop in Los Angeles.
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