DG Collision Center owner Dan Hansen has been fixing cars most of his life. In fact, he started working on them when he was a teenager. Over the years, his skill and interest in all things automotive deepened. Customers were so impressed by his ability, they named him after the famous impressionist painter, Van Gogh. Borrowing the nickname, Dan eventually started an automotive restoration service called Dan Gogh, Master Refinishing.
The enterprise thrived, earning the reputation of high-quality restoration
and auto repair. Nevertheless, Dan Gogh wanted to do more. He wanted a base of operations where customers could bring their cars. So, he purchased an auto body shop in Covina, quite far from his home location. Happy to commute to save his family from relocating, Dan the Man Can! Click here to read more about his early automotive journey.
Same Great Staff!
Retaining the same staff that made C&L Auto Body a well-respected auto body shop in the San Gabriel Valley for more than 30 years, Dan and his team strive to exceed customers’ expectations.
The shop specializes in:
- Vehicle Collision Repair
- Classic Car Repainting & Restoration
- Commercial Paint
- Helping with Rental Car Pickup and Drop-Off
- Arranging for free local pickup and delivery
- Managing Insurance Claims
- A beautifully-appointed showroom
- Scratch & Dent Removal
- Detail/Paint Correction
How to Choose a Car to Restore
Cars are a little like people. Each one has its own set of quirks and personalities. So, when it comes to choosing a vehicle to restore, consider the following tips:
- Condition and price of the car.
If you are on a tight budget, choose a car that contains most of its innards. Otherwise, you’ll have to provide everything but the shell. - Cost and availability of parts.
If parts are difficult to come by, they may have to be rebuilt or custom-made from scratch. Those type of costs will add up. - Popularity of the vehicle.
Just like music, movies and clothing, car styles come and go. What’s popular today may not interest someone 50 years from now. So, when selecting an automobile to restore, try to select something that hasn’t quite caught on with the rest of the world. Doing so will save you money and could make you a trendsetter. Dan Gogh can help you figure out which type of car to buy, if you don’t own your vintage auto project yet. In fact, he would love to help make your classic car dreams a reality!
If you have an accident:
- Make sure everyone is safe.
- Take pictures of the scene to show road conditions, vehicle damage and locations, license plates, insurance information
- Move off the road to safety
- Exchange information with other driver (If possible, take pictures.)
- Call your insurance company and file a claim.
- Tell them you are using DG Collision as your “Shop of Choice.”
- Kick back and let us handle it from here! We are experts in collision repair!
About DG Collision Center
The “go-to” location for auto body repair and classic restoration in the San Gabriel Valley. DG Collision Center is already known for our attention to detail, courteous service, and fair and affordable prices. If you select DGCC to repair your car, our concierge service will help make your entire auto body repair process easy on you. We will even help you arrange for a rental car and deal directly with your insurance company. DGCC is owned and operated by Dan Hansen, aka “Dan Gogh.” Come by the shop 781 E San Bernardino Road in Covina, contact us via email today, call (626) 445-6630 or visit DGCollisionCenter.com.