Car Frame & Unibody Repair

Frame and structural damage is the most important repair to get right. After a serious collision, our I-CAR Gold Class technicians measure your vehicle to factory specifications and straighten the frame or unibody back to exact tolerances, so your car is safe, aligned, and sound.

I-CAR Gold Class Certified Structural Repair
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COVINA, CA

Certified Car Frame and Unibody Repair

A frame and unibody repair restores the structural core of your vehicle after a collision. This is different from cosmetic body, dent, or bumper wor since it is the load-bearing structure that protects you in a crash, so it has to be returned to the manufacturer's exact measurements.

Most modern cars are unibody, where the frame and body are one welded structure, while many trucks and larger SUVs use a separate full frame. We repair both, using computerized measuring and a dedicated frame machine to bring the structure back to factory specification.

Our Structural Repair Services

From frame straightening to unibody repair, we bring your vehicle's structure back to factory specifications. We anchor your car to a frame machine and use precise hydraulic pulls to straighten the frame, repair and realign welded unibody structures, and replace sections to OEM standards where required. At every reference point, computerized measuring compares your chassis to factory data, so the alignment is verified, not guessed.

1.Frame Straightening

We anchor your vehicle to a frame machine and use precise hydraulic pulls to straighten the frame back to factory specifications.

2.Unibody Repair

For unibody vehicles, we repair and realign the welded structure, and replace sections to OEM standards where required.

3.Chassis Straightening & Measuring

Computerized measuring compares your chassis to factory data at every reference point, so alignment is verified, not guessed.

Signs Your Car May Have Frame Damage

After a collision, some structural damage is not obvious. Watch for these warning signs:

Uneven panel gaps, or doors and the hood that no longer line up or close cleanly.

The car pulls to one side, or the steering wheel sits off-center when driving straight.

Uneven or unusually fast tire wear.

Visible bends, cracks, or wrinkles in the frame rails or structural metal.

New noises, vibration, or a rough ride after an accident.

If you notice any of these after a collision, have the frame inspected before you keep driving.

Why Proper Frame Repair Matters for Your Safety

Your frame and unibody are engineered with crumple zones that absorb energy in a crash. If they are not restored to exact specifications, your car may not protect you the way it was designed to, and problems like poor handling, uneven tire wear, and misaligned safety sensors can follow. We measure to factory data and document every step, so your vehicle is safe and sound, verified against the manufacturer's specs rather than judged by eye.

Serving Covina, West Covina, Glendora, Azusa, San Dimas, Baldwin Park, Walnut, and the wider San Gabriel Valley.

How Our Frame Repair Process Works

1

Computerized Measuring

We scan your vehicle and compare it to factory specifications to map exactly where the structure is out of tolerance.

2

Anchor and Pull to Spec

Your car is anchored to our frame machine, and we make precise hydraulic pulls to bring the frame or unibody back to factory dimensions.

3

Re-measure and Verify

We measure again to confirm every reference point matches OEM data, and we document the results.

4

Reassemble, Refinish, and Warranty

Once the structure is verified, we complete the repair and refinishing, then back the work with our lifetime warranty.

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What Our Customers Say

★★★★★

"I was in a minor freeway collision and took my 2024 Acura MDX to Covina Auto Body. Their customer service was outstanding—clear updates, honest communication, and the work was finished ahead of schedule. My car looked brand new! They turned a stressful situation into a great experience."

— Kurt D. Garcia
★★★★★

"They were very professional, honest, and extremely knowledgeable. The best part for me was not only the amazing job they did in repairing my car, but the help and updates they provided throughout the entire insurance claim process."

— Betty F.
★★★★★

"I was updated weekly via text messages and was extremely pleased with the repair outcome. My car was delivered days ahead of schedule, and it looks brand new again!"

— Armen K.
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WHO WE ARE

40+ Years of Certified Structural Repair

Covina Auto Body has repaired vehicles across the San Gabriel Valley for more than 40 years. Our I-CAR Gold Class technicians train annually and follow OEM repair procedures, and our shop uses computerized measuring and a dedicated frame machine to restore structural integrity on all makes and models, including aluminum and high-strength steel.

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Years Family-Owned
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Frame & Unibody Repair FAQ

Many bent frames can be straightened back to factory specifications on a frame machine. A vehicle is only a total loss when the structural damage or repair cost exceeds the car's value. We measure first and tell you honestly.
It can be unsafe. Frame damage affects handling and how your car protects you in another collision. Have it inspected before driving, and we can arrange complimentary towing if needed.
A full frame is a separate structure under the body, common on trucks. A unibody combines the frame and body into one welded shell, used on most modern cars. We repair both to OEM specifications.
Frame damage from a collision is usually covered. We work directly with your insurer and handle the claim from estimate to approval.
It depends on the vehicle and the extent of the structural damage. Because frame work is measured to exact specs, the most accurate way to know is a free estimate.

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Get A Free Frame Repair Estimate

If your car took structural damage in a collision, do not guess whether it is safe. Bring it to Covina's I-CAR Gold Class shop for a precise, measured assessment. Honest, reliable, quality repairs, backed for life.