Lava Auto Body, Inc.

5.0 (108reviews)
100%
3532 West College Ave.,  State College,  PA  16801

In operation 27 years.

LAVA's is a family business owned by John and Johnny LaVanish. Since the business began in 1999 it has steadily grown. We are now a shop of five employees serving four insurance companies as a Direct repair shop. While we may not be on the list of preferred shops of your insurance company, don't let that deter you. Be assured we offer the same Lifetime Warranty and high quality repairs as our competitors. As a small shop in an older building, we have the inherent advantage of a low cost business. We don't have to make enormous profit to pay enormous overhead payments. We have the same modern equipment as any other shop, and we can do the same repairs as any other shop, but at a cost savings to you.

Services
  • Free Estimates
  • Insurance Company Assistance
  • Lifetime Warranty
Payment Types
  • Discover Card
  • MasterCard
  • Visa
  • Cash
  • Check
  • Debit Card
Languages
  • English
Hours
Sun Closed
Mon 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat Closed
* Holiday hours may differ.

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We are so happy you were recommended to us. We couldn’t be more satisfied . Thank you,

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The finished bodywork looks great, you'd never know there was prior damage.

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Everyone replied to emails or returned phone calls quickly. And I appreciated that they reached out to let me know when the work began and was complete.

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Body work was fantastic and am very pleased with the work done. It is unfortunate that my front sensors started acting up as a result. Hoping i can get the rest of it figured out through VW.

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The car looks as good as new, and the work was done in exactly the same amount of time given in the estimate.

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Communications were clear, sufficient, and friendly

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Very responsive and friendly.

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Great communication.

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I always recommend Lava Auto Body to friends and family members whenever they mention needing auto body repairs.

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Damage from deer was restored to new like condition.

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Johnny and his team are professional and responsive.

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Your work was exllencent

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Will recommend to all

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Recently had my 2024 Nissan Pathfinder at Lava for body work after hitting a deer. Entire experience was excellent. They reached out as soon as car received from tow company. Far regular updates on process of getting parts and repairs. Communicated regularly with insurance. Have to say was really impressed with how quickly they completed the work. Even more impressed with the excellent work. Would never now had the accident and car looks great. Most impressive of all was that could not have been nicer people. Would use again if needed in a heartbeat. Will absolutely recommend to other in future

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work was done in a timely fashion and looks great

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I recommend Lava Auto Body to anyone I know needing body work on their vehicle.

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Outstanding result!

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Repair was done well and quickly.

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Excellent :)

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Second time having repairs done here, and again they don't disappoint. Extremely professional and courteous and really good at their craft.

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