Structural work
After a major collision, the frame or unibody determines whether your vehicle is safe to drive again. We use laser measurement and computerized pulling equipment to bring the structure back to factory specification. No guesswork, no shortcuts.
Modern vehicles are engineered so that the frame and body panels crumple in specific patterns to absorb crash energy. If the structure isn't restored to factory specification, the vehicle will not protect you correctly in a second collision. Loose alignment, uneven tire wear, pulling, and cracked welds are the visible signs, but the real danger is invisible until it matters most.
We mount your vehicle on a frame machine, set up laser measurement targets at manufacturer reference points, and pull the structure back to factory tolerances, typically within 3 millimeters. Damaged sections are cut out and replaced with OEM sectioning procedures. After pulling, we verify measurement again, reweld as needed, and recalibrate any ADAS sensors (cameras, radar, parking sensors) that were affected.
Questions & answers
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Yes. Structural and frame repair is where manufacturer (OEM) standards matter most. We follow the automaker's published repair procedures for your specific vehicle — factory pull specifications, approved sectioning points, the correct welding method for the substrate (aluminum, boron steel, or mild steel), and OEM structural parts where the manufacturer requires them. We measure to factory tolerances on a laser-measurement frame system and recalibrate any ADAS sensors affected. Repairing structure to OEM standards is what preserves the vehicle's crash protection — a non-OEM frame repair can compromise how the car protects you in the next collision.
Any collision strong enough to deploy airbags, damage multiple panels, or push a wheel out of alignment probably affected the structure. Visible signs include crooked door gaps, the hood not closing evenly, steering pulling to one side, or tires wearing unevenly. If you're not sure, bring it in. We inspect for free.
Yes, when the repair is done to factory specification. We measure before, during, and after the pull to confirm the structure is within OEM tolerances, and we document the measurements for your records. Anything less than that is not a safe structural repair.
If the damage is from a covered collision, yes. Structural repair is expensive, and some insurers push to 'total' a vehicle rather than pay for proper repair. We'll document the damage thoroughly and complete the repair to OEM structural specifications. If your vehicle is borderline, we'll walk you through whether repair or total loss is in your best interest.
Yes. Most modern cars and crossovers are unibody. Most pickup trucks and larger SUVs are full-frame. Both require different repair techniques, and we're certified on both.
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