Frame Repair and What It Involves
Golden Coach Works in the Denver area can measure and straighten frames for all makes and models of cars, mid-size SUVs, and most trucks. We have a Chief Frame Rack with three tons of pulling power and a Genesis Laser Measuring system that measures down to the millimeter. We have I-CAR & ASE certified frame technicians who measure, assess damage, and pull your frame back to factory specifications.
Individuals often assume if the frame of their vehicle is damaged their vehicle will be totaled. However, frame damage is very common. In fact, it is estimated that 50 percent of vehicles sustain damage of this type. Thankfully, with the help of auto frame repair denver, an individual will have their vehicle back in a very short period of time. Technicians have access to an auto body frame machine, one which makes use of hydraulics to supply the leverage and torque needed to bring the frame back to the original specifications. How exactly does this machine work?
What to Expect
When a vehicle is taken to one of the auto frame repair shops denver it is placed on a frame straightening machine. This machine consists of a platform large enough to hold vehicles of varying sizes and upright towers or posts. The posts or towers rotate 350 degrees and move along the perimeter of this platform to access different portions of the frame. With the help of sonic senders or line-of-sight lasers, the machine electronically assesses the damage to the frame. Only when this has been determined will it be decided if the car can be repaired or will need to be totaled. In addition, the machine calculates the time needed to repair the frame, as this plays a factor in whether or not the car should be repaired.
In the event a car is determined to be repairable, it is then bolted to the platform using rigid clamps. This ensures the vehicle does not move during the frame straightening process. In addition, chains found on the posts or towers will be attached to the vehicle. These chains are placed in those areas the machine determined needed to be straightened. Hydraulic equipment on the frame straightening machine will then increase the tension on the chains in order to straighten the frame. After this has been done, the machine again assesses the vehicle to ensure the adjustments are correct and meet the exact specifications of the manufacturer.
Assessing the Frame Damage
Vehicles involved in an accident will likely need the services of an auto body frame repair denver facility in Denver. This is due to the crumple zones found in newer vehicle models. The crumple zones are designed to crush and crumple when the vehicle is in an accident, absorbing some of the impact of the crash. Thanks to this innovation, humans are less likely to be injured in the crash. However, vehicles are more likely to sustain damage even in low speed collisions. For this reason, any vehicle involved in an accident should be assessed for frame damage. Doing so helps to ensure everyone who rides in the car will remain safe.
Denver Frame Alignment & Auto Frame Repair FAQs
What is frame alignment (frame straightening)?
Frame alignment (often called frame straightening) is the process of measuring your vehicle’s structural points and correcting any bends or shifts so the frame or unibody is back to factory specifications. Golden Coach Works uses a frame rack and laser measuring equipment to verify measurements down to very tight tolerances.
Do you repair frames on all vehicles?
Golden Coach Works can measure and straighten frames on all makes and models of cars, mid-size SUVs, and most trucks.
What equipment do you use for frame repair?
The shop uses a Chief Frame Rack (noted as three tons of pulling power) and a Genesis Laser Measuring system that measures down to the millimeter.
Are your frame technicians certified?
Yes. The frame technicians are noted as I-CAR and ASE certified, and they measure, assess damage, and pull the structure back to spec.
Does frame damage mean my car is automatically totaled?
Not necessarily. Frame damage is common, and the key factor is whether the structure can be returned to spec safely and cost-effectively. The vehicle is measured first, and only then is a repair vs. total decision made.
How do you determine if my vehicle needs frame alignment?
After an accident (even a low-speed collision), a vehicle can have structural shifts—especially with modern crumple zones. A proper inspection and measurement is the best way to confirm whether alignment is needed.
How long does frame alignment take?
Timing depends on how severe the structural shift is and what other repairs are needed (suspension, panels, parts availability, insurance approvals, etc.). After measuring your vehicle, the shop can give you a more accurate timeline based on the repair plan.
Will my car drive straight again after frame repair?
That’s the goal. Proper frame repair helps restore handling, alignment, and fitment so other repairs (panels, doors, bumpers, glass) line up correctly and the vehicle performs the way it should.
Do you work with insurance for frame damage repairs?
Yes—Golden Coach Works handles insurance-related collision repairs and helps guide customers through the process from estimate to pickup.
How do I get started with a frame alignment estimate?
You can schedule an inspection/estimate so the team can measure the vehicle and explain the next steps. We will listen to what you need and devise a strategy to make it happen. It doesn’t matter if you are paying out of pocket or going through insurance; we are there for you throughout the entire process.
Call us today at 303-279-9777 to get a free estimate.
