Frame straightening in South Austin
After a harder hit, the damage you can see may be only part of it. 1st Class Collision Center offers frame straightening at 3801 Wadford St. Call us or book a time to bring the car in for a free estimate.
What this covers
- Vehicles with bent or shifted frame or unibody structure after a collision
- Cars where the doors, hood or trunk no longer line up
- Cars that pull to one side or whose tires wear unevenly after an accident
What to have ready when you call
- Year, make and model, and whether the car is drivable
- Where the car is now (home, the scene or a tow yard)
- Whether there is an insurance claim
We write every estimate with the car in front of us, so damage hiding behind a panel is found before the repair starts. Call us or book a time to bring it in.
Signs you should not wait
- Uneven or widening panel gaps
- Steering wheel off-center or pulling
- Doors that rub or will not latch
- Visible kinks in rails or under-body parts
Common questions
What is frame straightening?
Frame straightening brings a bent frame or unibody back to the dimensions the manufacturer specifies, using measuring equipment and a frame machine that pulls the structure back into place.
How do I know if my frame is damaged?
Common signs are uneven gaps between panels, doors that will not close properly, a car that pulls to one side, an off-center steering wheel and uneven tire wear. Only an inspection with measurements confirms it.
Is a car with frame damage a total loss?
Not necessarily. Whether a car is totaled is the insurer's decision, based on the repair cost compared with the car's value. Many cars with frame damage are repaired.
Where we are
1st Class Collision Center, 3801 Wadford St, Austin, TX 78704. Open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. Saturday and Sunday: closed. Directions and map.
Related repairs
Dealing with insurance? Read our insurance claims guide.
Hurt car? Start with a free estimate.
Call us or book a time to bring the car in. We are open Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM.