Serving Broomfield, CO & the Greater Denver and Boulder Area
Lifetime Guarantee in Writing
BMW Certified Repair
I-CAR Gold Class
34 Years in Broomfield
Direct Insurance Billing
Free Loaner Car
Direct Insurance Billing
Lifetime Guarantee in Writing
BMW Certified Repair
I-CAR Gold Class
Free Loaner Car
34 Years in Broomfield
LONGMONT, CO
Why Longmont Vehicles Near Union Reservoir Face Damage Conditions Other Shops Do Not Know Exist
County Road 26 and Weld County Road 1 throw gravel and debris constantly. Trucks hauling boats to and from the Union Reservoir boat ramp are not always secured to maximum capacity. Gravel shoulders kick stones at highway speed. Rock chips along the hoods and front bumpers of vehicles that drive these roads daily are the most common damage we see from this area. Left unaddressed those chips reach bare metal and in Colorado's wet and dry seasonal cycle rust begins quickly.
Union Reservoir's open terrain means hail hits with nothing to slow it down. No buildings. No tree coverage. When a storm builds off the foothills and parks over the open water, every vehicle parked in driveways and on the streets along Sundance Drive, north 75th Street and the neighborhoods east of Hover Street takes the full impact. We have received calls from entire blocks where every car on the street had hail damage from a single June storm. Horizontal panels take the worst of it. Paint that cracks from hail impacts becomes a rust entry point within one Colorado winter season.
The Union Reservoir boat ramp parking lot produces weekend door damage. The lot gets busy on summer weekends. Trucks hauling boat trailers into and out of tight spaces clip adjacent vehicles. Trailer tongues crease tailgates. Hitches contact rear bumpers. These are not highway incidents. They are the frustrating parking lot contacts that leave visible damage you notice every time you get in the car.
Wildlife crossings along Weld County Road 1 produce serious collision damage in fall. Deer migrate between the open space surrounding Union Reservoir and the farmland to the north. Early morning and early evening hours on County Road 1 are the highest-risk periods. A deer strike at speed does not just dent a fender. It can shift frame components, crack headlight assemblies and damage structural members behind the bumper cover.
WHY SVE
Why Longmont Drivers Make the 30-Minute Drive to SVE
The drive from Union Reservoir to SVE Autobody in Broomfield is 30 minutes south on I-25. Here is what Longmont drivers get when they make it.
Insurance Handled Start to Finish — No Calls From You
Tom contacts your insurance company, handles the adjuster and manages every supplement for hidden damage found during teardown. Longmont drivers do not need to call their carrier or chase paperwork. For hail damage in particular, where initial estimates frequently miss damage, the supplement process is critical and SVE handles it directly.
Photo Updates to Your Phone Throughout the Repair
You are 30 minutes from the shop. You do not need to drive back to check on progress. We send actual photos at every stage. Not status text messages. You can see exactly what is happening to your vehicle while you are back in Longmont. By the time Tom calls to say it is ready you have already watched the repair take place.
Free Loaner So Your Routine Does Not Stop
If your repair runs more than a day we provide a complimentary loaner car at no charge. Drive it back to Longmont and continue your week. Most Longmont customers are back home within an hour of dropping off. When your vehicle is ready Tom calls you and the loaner is returned at pickup.
Lifetime Guarantee on Every Structural and Paint Repair
Every collision and paint repair at SVE carries a lifetime guarantee. The paint we match to your factory spec will not fade, chip or peel. If any repair ever fails due to workmanship we correct it at our expense for as long as you own the vehicle. That is on your repair invoice.
SERVICES
Collision Repair Services Available to Longmont Drivers
Longmont's open terrain hail exposure, gravel road damage and reservoir area parking lots drive a specific set of repairs. These are the services Longmont drivers use most at SVE.
Collision Repair
Full structural and cosmetic repair
after any collision.
Hail Damage Repair
PDR and traditional repair for Front
Range storm damage.
Auto Detailing
Complete interior and exterior detail
at pickup.
Towing & Loaner Cars
Coordinated towing and
complimentary loaner at drop-off.
DIRECTIONS
How to Get to SVE Autobody From Longmont
Route 1. Via County Road 1 South to I-25 South (recommended from Union Reservoir)
From the Union Reservoir area head south on County Road 1 through Longmont proper. Take I-25 south toward Denver. Exit at 128th Avenue in Broomfield and head west. Our shop is just off the exit. No complex turns.
Route 2. Via Hover Street South to Highway 119 to I-25 South
From the reservoir's south shore head west on Hover Street to Highway 119. Take 119 to I-25 south. Exit at 128th Avenue in Broomfield and head west. Tom can confirm the best route based on your starting point when you call (303) 466-6717. If your vehicle is not drivable after a hailstorm or collision near the reservoir, call SVE first. We coordinate towing through our established partners. USA Towing at (303) 981-3176 can be reached directly. A complimentary loaner is ready when your vehicle arrives at our Broomfield shop.
465 Alter St, Broomfield, CO 80020
WHAT OUR CUSTOMERS SAY
4.9 Stars Across 3,129 Carwise Reviews
Stan Adamson
"Simply the best experience I've had with a body shop. The paint match is perfect and the repairs were done to perfection. They detailed the car and returned it in like new condition."
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Lacey Johnson
"Tom was easy to work with. Accurate time estimate and updates throughout. My car came back looking better than before. Getting it back with the inside detailed was the best unexpected surprise."
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VERIFIED REVIEWS
What Our Customers Say
“Recently did a wonderful job on major hail damage. Professional, conscientious and helpful. Won't go anywhere else.”
B B · SVE AUTOBODY · BROOMFIELD CUSTOMER
“They did a great job matching the paint on my 20 year old car. The OEM is 3 stage pearl white, not the easiest to work with. SVE cared for it as if it were their own. SVE is awesome.”
Riyan Ziady · SVE AUTOBODY · BROOMFIELD CUSTOMER
COMMON QUESTIONS
Longmont — Frequently Asked Questions
Real questions from Longmont drivers about getting their vehicle repaired at SVE Autobody in Broomfield.
How far is SVE Autobody from the Union Reservoir area in Longmont?
YES
Approximately 30 minutes under normal traffic conditions. Head south on County Road 1 to I-25 south then exit at 128th Avenue in Broomfield and head west. The shop is at 465 Alter St, Broomfield, CO 80020. Tom can confirm directions and coordinate towing if your vehicle is not drivable when you call (303) 466-6717.
My car was hit by hail near Union Reservoir. How bad is the damage likely to be?
YES
Potentially significant. The terrain around Union Reservoir provides no overhead protection and storms that build off the foothills move directly over the open water and the surrounding neighborhoods. Horizontal panels including hood, roof and trunk take the most dents. Paint that cracks from hail creates a rust entry point that deteriorates through one Colorado winter. Bring it in for a full assessment under our high-intensity inspection lighting before deciding on repair scope. We handle the insurance claim directly.
Do you handle deer strike repairs for Longmont residents?
YES
Yes. Deer strikes along Weld County Road 1 and the open space surrounding Union Reservoir are a consistent repair category for Longmont drivers. A deer strike at speed can shift frame components, crack headlight assemblies and damage structural members that are not visible from the outside. We do a full teardown assessment before any estimate is finalized. Butch oversees complex structural work. We handle the insurance claim directly.
Can you tow my vehicle from Longmont to Broomfield?
YES
Yes. Call SVE at (303) 466-6717 and we coordinate towing through our established partners. USA Towing at (303) 981-3176 can also be reached directly. Tell the tow driver the destination is 465 Alter St, Broomfield, CO 80020. A complimentary loaner car is ready when your vehicle arrives at our shop.
Is a free loaner car available for Longmont residents?
YES
Yes. Any repair that takes more than a day includes a complimentary loaner at no charge. There is no daily rate. Tom or Melanie hands you the keys at drop-off and you drive back to Longmont. Photo updates go to your phone throughout the repair so you never have to call to check on progress. When your vehicle is ready Tom calls you.
