Frame & Unibody Straightening
Most modern cars do not have a separate frame. The body itself is the structure, so a hard hit can shift mounting points that the suspension, doors and airbags depend on.
What it involves
We measure the structure against the manufacturer's dimensions, pull damaged areas back into place, and measure again to confirm. Sections that cannot be straightened safely are replaced following the repair procedures for your vehicle.
A car that is straight on the outside but off underneath will wear tires, pull and leave gaps that never close. Measuring is how we make sure that does not happen.
Signs you need it
- Uneven gaps around doors, hood or trunk
- The car pulls or tires wear unevenly after an accident
- Doors that are hard to open or close
- Visible kinks in the rails under the hood or trunk floor
From drop-off to keys back.
- Photos & check-inSend photos for a preliminary range, then check in online or at the shop on the day you drop off.
- Teardown & estimateWe take the damaged area apart, find hidden damage and write the real estimate.
- ApprovalYour insurer approves the estimate, or you approve it if you are paying directly.
- Body & structureMeasuring, straightening, panel repair or replacement.
- PaintMatched to your paint code, blended, cleared and cured.
- Quality check & pickupFit, lights, warning lights and a road test, then we text you that it's ready.
Common questions
Is a car with frame damage a total loss?
Not necessarily. Many vehicles with structural damage are repaired correctly. Your insurer decides on total loss based on repair cost and vehicle value.
How do I know the frame is straight after the repair?
We measure before and after and keep the measurements in your repair file.
Deductible assistance
Don't let the deductible hold up the repair.
For many drivers the deductible is the hardest part of an accident. Ask about deductible assistance: on qualifying repairs we can reduce what you pay out of pocket by up to $1,000, and you see the exact amount in writing before work starts.
Assistance is a discount on our side of the repair. We never inflate an estimate or bill your insurer for your deductible. Eligibility depends on the repair and your policy.
- Tell us your deductibleShare the collision or comprehensive deductible on your policy.
- We review the repairOnce the estimate is approved, we see what we can take off.
- You get it in writingYour out-of-pocket amount is on paper before we start.
Serving drivers across the valley
- Glendale
- Phoenix
- Peoria
- Surprise
- Sun City
- Sun City West
- El Mirage
- Youngtown
- Avondale
- Goodyear
- Tolleson
- Litchfield Park
- Buckeye
- Scottsdale
- Tempe
- Mesa
- Chandler
- Gilbert
Other services
Send a few photos. We'll take it from there.
Upload pictures of the damage for a preliminary price range, or call and talk to someone at the shop.
Visit the shop
5511 N 51st Ave, Suites 108 & 109
Glendale, AZ 85301
Open every day, 7 AM – 6 PM
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