Frame & structural repair
Frame straightening on our own frame machine.
Heavy hits bend more than panels. We have a frame machine in our South Houston shop, so structural repairs are done here by the same crew that does your body work and paint, not sent out to another shop.
- Equipment
- Frame machine in-house
- Pickup
- Ask when arranging repair
- Experience
- 20+ year technicians
The heavy hits other shops send out
Many small body shops can't straighten a frame, so a hard hit gets passed to another shop or pushed toward a total loss. We take those cars: the frame machine is in our building, and so is the paint booth.
Signs of frame damage
Doors or a hood that don't line up, uneven gaps, a car that pulls to one side, odd tire wear, or a crushed rail after a hit can all point to structural damage. Not sure? Call or bring it in for a free estimate.
Measured, straightened, checked again
Structural repair means checking the car's measurements, pulling it back into place, and checking again before panels go back on. It's slow, careful work. You'll never see it, but it matters most in the next crash.
If the vehicle cannot be driven
Call about bringing it to INC for repair. Pickup is free for eligible repair customers after our team confirms eligibility and availability by phone.
Free estimates. Call or stop by: Mon–Fri 9–6, Sat 9–2.
Questions
Common questions.
Does every wreck need frame work?
No. Many collisions only damage bolt-on parts and panels. We check for structural damage during the free estimate and tell you what we find.
Is a car with frame damage always totaled?
No. Whether a car is totaled depends on the repair cost compared to what the car is worth. Many cars with frame damage are repaired and back on the road.