Precision frame and chassis repair to restore your vehicle’s structural integrity after a crash. Serving North Hills, 91343, and the entire San Fernando Valley.
Insurance Approved
OEM Standards
Laser Measuring Equipment
Walk‑ins welcome. 8540 Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills, CA 91343. Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Frame damage isn’t always visible from the outside. But you can feel it in how the car drives. Even a moderate crash can bend or twist structural parts in ways that affect your safety. Watch for these signs:
If you’ve been in a crash, even a minor one, don’t just assume the frame is fine. A lot of frame damage isn’t visible to the naked eye. A professional laser measurement at Chase Auto Body will tell you for sure.
Frame damage doesn’t fix itself. If you leave it, a bent frame will wear out your tyres, suspension, and drivetrain faster. A small, repairable problem turns into a big, expensive mess. Bring your car to Chase Auto Body if:
Precision Repair — Step by Step
We put your car on our frame measuring system. Laser and computerised tools map every structural dimension against the manufacturer’s specs. We get a precise picture of where the damage is. Down to the millimetre.
We give you a detailed estimate. It documents every measurement that’s out of spec and the work needed to fix it. You see exactly what we found and what it will cost. Before we touch the frame.
Our certified techs use professional hydraulic equipment. They apply controlled force to pull and reform the frame back to the manufacturer’s exact specs. This is precision work, not guesswork. Every pull is measured and verified in real time.
Once straightening is done, we run another full laser measurement. We confirm every structural dimension is back within factory tolerances. We don’t sign off until the numbers match the spec sheet.
Your car goes through a complete quality inspection. Frame alignment. Suspension geometry. Panel gaps. A road test. We stand behind our frame straightening work with a lifetime warranty.
Drop off your vehicle. We contact your insurer, manage all approvals, and coordinate every aspect of your frame repair claim — including supplemental damage approval if hidden damage is found. We work with Allstate, State Farm, GEICO, Farmers, AAA, Mercury, and all major carriers.
Your Frame Repair Questions Answered
Common signs include your vehicle pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear, doors or panels that no longer align properly, a steering wheel that sits off-centre, or visible crumpling under the vehicle. However, the only reliable way to confirm frame damage is a professional laser measurement against manufacturer specifications — which we provide free of charge at our North Hills shop.
No. A bent or compromised frame significantly reduces your vehicle's ability to protect you in a subsequent collision. It also causes progressive wear on tyres, suspension, and steering components. If you suspect frame damage after an accident, we strongly recommend having the vehicle towed or driven carefully and directly to our shop for an immediate inspection rather than continuing to drive it.
Most frame straightening repairs at our North Hills shop take 2–5 business days, depending on the extent and complexity of the damage. Vehicles with severe structural deformation or those requiring additional bodywork alongside frame repair may take longer. We'll give you an accurate timeline after your free laser inspection and keep you informed throughout the process.
Frame straightening costs vary significantly depending on the severity of damage, the type of vehicle, and whether additional structural components need replacement. Minor frame corrections can be completed for a few hundred dollars; major structural damage to larger or speciality vehicles can cost considerably more. We provide a transparent written estimate after our free laser inspection — before any work begins. Insurance typically covers frame straightening when the damage results from a covered collision.
Many bent frames can be successfully straightened back to factory specifications using professional hydraulic frame equipment. However, if the structural damage is so severe that the frame cannot be safely corrected — or if repair costs exceed the vehicle's value — the insurance company may declare it a total loss. We assess every vehicle honestly and will tell you clearly whether your frame can be repaired to a safe standard or not.
Any disclosed frame damage on a vehicle's history will affect its market value — that's unavoidable. However, professionally repaired frame damage, documented by a certified shop using manufacturer specifications, minimises this impact far more than leaving damage unrepaired or using a substandard repair. A properly repaired frame that passes laser verification is structurally safe and road-worthy.
Yes. Chase Auto Body provides a lifetime workmanship warranty on all frame straightening work for as long as you own the vehicle. If any issue arises related to our repair, bring the car back and we'll address it at no charge. We also provide documentation of the post-repair laser measurements so you have proof the repair was completed to factory specifications.
Monday - Friday: 7:00 AM - 5:00 PM Saturday - Sunday: Closed
Tell us what happened — we’ll inspect your frame and let you know your options the same day.
Chase Auto Body is North Hills’ specialist auto body shop, delivering precision frame straightening and structural repair to drivers across ZIP code 91343 and the wider San Fernando Valley. Whether you’ve suffered front-end collision damage on Sepulveda Boulevard, a side impact on the 405, or a rear-end strike in a car park, our team has the equipment and expertise to restore your vehicle’s structural integrity to factory specification.
We serve customers throughout North Hills and surrounding communities including Northridge, Granada Hills, Panorama City, Arleta, Mission Hills, Pacoima, Van Nuys, and North Hollywood. If you’re looking for dependable frame straightening near you in the San Fernando Valley, Chase Auto Body at 8540 Sepulveda Blvd is your local specialist.
Frame straightening is a structural repair process that corrects deformation in a vehicle’s chassis or unibody following a collision. Modern vehicles use either a traditional body-on-frame construction or a unibody design where the frame and body are integrated — both can suffer structural damage in an accident that must be professionally corrected.
Frame damage occurs when collision forces exceed the structural capacity of the chassis, causing bending, twisting, buckling, or compressing of key structural members. Because these forces distribute across the entire frame during an impact, damage can appear in areas far removed from the point of contact — which is why professional laser measuring equipment is essential for accurate diagnosis.
A vehicle with an unrepaired bent frame is a safety risk. The frame’s primary purpose in a collision is to absorb and redirect crash energy away from the passenger compartment. A compromised frame cannot do this effectively — meaning a secondary accident could result in far greater injury than it would in a structurally sound vehicle.
Beyond safety, driving a vehicle with frame damage causes accelerated wear on tyres, wheel bearings, suspension components, and steering linkages. What starts as a repairable frame correction can become a far more expensive series of secondary repairs if left unaddressed. Getting a free laser frame inspection immediately after an accident gives you the facts you need to act — and the insurance documentation you need to act on their dime.
Every frame straightening repair at our North Hills shop begins with computerised laser measurement. We mount your vehicle on our frame measuring system and map every critical structural dimension against the manufacturer’s published factory specifications — comparing your vehicle’s actual geometry to what it was designed to be. This produces a precise damage report showing exactly what is out of spec and by how much.
Our technicians then use professional hydraulic frame straightening equipment to apply controlled, measured force to the damaged structural members — pulling, pushing, and reforming the metal back to factory tolerances. This is not a rough process; it is controlled, iterative, and continuously verified by real-time measurement. Once the frame is back in spec, we run a complete post-repair laser measurement to confirm every dimension is within tolerance before the vehicle leaves our facility.
Our certified technicians have experience straightening frames and unibody structures on all major domestic and import makes and models — including Toyota, Honda, Ford, Chevrolet, Dodge, Nissan, Subaru, Hyundai, and Kia. We also service European brands such as BMW, Mercedes-Benz, Audi, and Volkswagen.
From compact sedans and crossover SUVs to full-size pickup trucks, we have the frame straightening equipment to handle any vehicle type. Our North Hills shop is equipped for both unibody and body-on-frame vehicles, and our technicians are trained on the specific repair procedures each type requires.
Frame straightening is not a service where you should compromise on quality or price-shop based on the cheapest estimate. A frame repair performed below manufacturer specifications is worse than no repair at all — it creates a false sense of security while your vehicle remains structurally unsound. At Chase Auto Body, we repair frames to manufacturer specs, document every measurement, and back our work with a lifetime warranty.
If your vehicle has been in a collision and you’re concerned about frame damage — or you’ve noticed handling changes since an accident — don’t wait. Frame damage worsens over time and becomes more expensive to repair. Contact Chase Auto Body at 8540 Sepulveda Blvd, North Hills for a free laser frame inspection. Our team will give you a clear, honest assessment and a transparent written estimate — so you know exactly where you stand before committing to anything.
We serve the North Hills community and the wider San Fernando Valley with dependable, precision frame straightening. Call us, use our online form, or walk in to our Sepulveda Boulevard shop Monday through Friday, 7:00am to 5:00pm.
Free Laser Frame Inspection — North Hills, CA 91343
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