LAVA Auto Body

LAVA Auto Body LAVA's is a family business owned by John and Johnny LaVanish. Since the business began in 1999 it has steadily grown.

We offer a Lifetime Warranty and high quality repairs. Lava Auto Body provides collision repair and auto body repair in State College, PA area.

🎨 The secret to a great paint job is in the preparation. Every panel is carefully sanded, cleaned, and masked to protect...
07/15/2026

🎨 The secret to a great paint job is in the preparation. Every panel is carefully sanded, cleaned, and masked to protect surrounding areas and create crisp, clean paint lines. It's one of the most important steps in the repair process.

Not every repair is just about replacing a bumper. This Subaru also had damage along the passenger side that required ca...
07/15/2026

Not every repair is just about replacing a bumper. This Subaru also had damage along the passenger side that required careful bodywork before paint. Taking the time to restore the panels properly makes all the difference in the finished product.

🔧 Every repair starts with a thorough inspection. Once the damaged parts are removed, we can see exactly what needs atte...
07/13/2026

🔧 Every repair starts with a thorough inspection. Once the damaged parts are removed, we can see exactly what needs attention and begin the repair the right way.

Stay tuned all week as we take you behind the scenes!

Weekend Before & After! 🚗✨This Toyota Camry came to us with passenger-side front damage, and our team went to work resto...
07/11/2026

Weekend Before & After! 🚗✨

This Toyota Camry came to us with passenger-side front damage, and our team went to work restoring it back to pre-accident condition. From replacing damaged panels to achieving a seamless paint match, every detail matters.

At LAVA Auto Body, we treat every vehicle like it's our own because quality repairs aren't just about how a vehicle looks—they're about getting you safely back on the road.

If you've been in an accident, let us help make the repair process as smooth as possible.

📞 Give us a call for a free estimate!

Have a safe and relaxing weekend from all of us at LAVA Auto Body!

From damaged to back on the road! 🚗✨After repairs, prep work, refinishing, painting, and reassembly, this Chevrolet is l...
07/10/2026

From damaged to back on the road! 🚗✨

After repairs, prep work, refinishing, painting, and reassembly, this Chevrolet is looking like itself again.

We’ve enjoyed taking you along through the repair process this week and showing some of what happens between the day a damaged vehicle arrives and the day it’s ready to leave.

Take a look at that before and after!

Need collision repair? Give LAVA Auto Body a call and let our team help get you back on the road.

Now it’s starting to come back together!Fresh paint, repaired panels, and refinished parts are just a few of the steps t...
07/09/2026

Now it’s starting to come back together!

Fresh paint, repaired panels, and refinished parts are just a few of the steps that bring a collision-damaged vehicle closer to looking like itself again.

There’s a lot of work between the first damaged photo and the finished vehicle—and tomorrow, we’ll show you how this one turned out!

Time for some color! 🎨After the repair and prep work comes one of the most satisfying parts of the process—paint.Proper ...
07/09/2026

Time for some color! 🎨

After the repair and prep work comes one of the most satisfying parts of the process—paint.

Proper preparation and refinishing play a huge role in the finished repair. From masking and prepping the vehicle to refinishing the individual parts, every step matters.

We’re getting closer to the final reveal!

There’s often a lot more hiding behind collision damage than what you can see from the outside.Removing the damaged part...
07/07/2026

There’s often a lot more hiding behind collision damage than what you can see from the outside.

Removing the damaged parts gives our technicians access to the areas underneath so repairs can be completed properly before everything starts going back together.

It’s all part of the process—and there’s still plenty more to come with this repair!

What you see on the outside of a vehicle after an accident doesn’t always tell the whole story.This Chevrolet came to us...
07/06/2026

What you see on the outside of a vehicle after an accident doesn’t always tell the whole story.

This Chevrolet came to us with significant damage to the front passenger side, but once repairs begin and damaged parts are removed, we can get a much better look at everything that needs attention.

There was plenty of work ahead to get this vehicle back to where it needed to be!

Follow along this week as we show you the repair process from start to finish.

07/04/2026

Happy Fourth of July from LAVA Auto Body!

As we celebrate our nation's independence, we'd like to thank our customers, friends, and community for your continued support. We hope you enjoy a safe and happy holiday filled with family, friends, good food, and great memories.

Whether you're traveling near or far this holiday weekend, drive safely and take a moment to appreciate the freedoms we are fortunate to enjoy.

Happy Independence Day! ❤️🤍💙

— The LAVA Auto Body Team

🇺🇸🚗✨

Address

3532 W College Avenue
State College, PA
16801

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Website

Alerts

Be the first to know and let us send you an email when LAVA Auto Body posts news and promotions. Your email address will not be used for any other purpose, and you can unsubscribe at any time.

Contact The Business

Send a message to LAVA Auto Body:

Shortcuts

Share

Category