Uni-Body Repairs in Covina, CA

What Is Uni-Body Repairs?

Most cars, SUVs and crossovers built today have a unibody. Instead of a body bolted onto a separate frame, the floor, pillars, rails and roof are welded into one shell that carries the load. That shell holds the suspension, engine and doors in their places. When a collision bends any part of it, the parts mounted to it move too.

A uni-body repair measures that shell and brings it back to the dimensions the factory built it to. At One Stop Body Shop & Collision, our technicians anchor the vehicle to a Brewco frame machine and pull the damaged areas back into place. A measuring system and universal gauges show how far each point has moved and when it is right again. Sections that cannot be straightened are cut out and replaced.

Why Uni-Body Repairs Matters in Covina, CA

The unibody is what protects you in a crash. It is designed to fold in certain places and stay rigid in others, so the force goes around the cabin instead of into it. A body that has been bent and not repaired cannot do that job the same way a second time.

A shifted unibody also causes everyday problems. The wheels no longer point where they should, so tires wear out early and the car pulls. Doors and glass stop sealing, which lets in wind noise and water.

When Should You Consider Uni-Body Repairs in Covina, CA

Any collision strong enough to bend a bumper reinforcement or crush a fender can reach the unibody. The damage is often hidden behind panels that look fine. That is why the structure is measured, not just looked at.

Pay attention to how the car feels and fits after an accident. A steering wheel that sits off center, a door that needs a harder push, or a gap that is wider on one side all point to a body that has moved. Call (626) 915-2770 and we will measure it for you.

What We Check During Uni-Body Repairs

A uni-body repair starts with a full measurement:

• The factory reference points under the vehicle
• Front and rear frame rails and the strut towers
• Door openings, pillars and the roof line
• Suspension mounting points and the subframe
• Welds, seams and seam sealer near the damage

Measuring and Pulling the Structure

The vehicle is clamped to our Brewco frame machine at its anchoring points. Our measuring system compares points on the body with the factory's dimensions and shows how far each one has moved. Chains and hydraulic towers then pull the structure in the opposite direction of the impact. The pull is done in stages, with a new measurement after each one.

Once the body is back within its dimensions, sections that were torn or kinked are replaced. Our compression spot welder lets us join new sections the way the factory joined them. Seams are sealed and corrosion protection is restored before the outer panels go back on.

Uni-Body Repairs for Vehicles Near Covina, CA

One Stop Body Shop & Collision repairs the structure of cars, SUVs and crossovers from across the San Gabriel Valley. Drivers come to us from Covina, Glendora, San Dimas, La Verne, Pomona and the cities around them. We are certified by Infiniti, Kia, Nissan, Chrysler, Dodge, RAM and Enterprise.

Every unibody is built a little differently, with its own steels and its own weld patterns. Our I-CAR certified technicians train on those differences. Whatever you drive, we repair its structure first and its finish second.

Why Choose One Stop Body Shop & Collision?

We have repaired vehicles in Covina since 1995, and our shop holds Gold Class I-CAR Certification. We use state-of-the-art computerized technology to perform all structural and frame repairs. Every car undergoes a thorough quality inspection before delivery.

Every repair starts with a free estimate, and we accept all types of insurance. We can arrange towing, a rental car, and pick-up and delivery. Call (626) 915-2770 or stop by 632 N Grand Ave to get started.

Is Your Vehicle Due for Uni-Body Repairs in Covina, CA?

These signs point to damage in the body structure: