If your vehicle has sustained serious body damage in an accident, the frame may have suffered damage as well. The frame of your vehicle is important for many reasons, including its safety and reliability. If you've damaged the frame of your vehicle, frame straightening may be required to help keep your car running safely and smoothly. Learn more about the importance of frame straightening below.

What is Frame Damage?

Your vehicle's frame provides the structural support for your car. When your frame is damaged, it can create issues with the alignment of your vehicle, leading to decreased response time, drifting, and uneven wear on your tires, all of which can make your car unsafe to drive. There are several types of frame damage, including swaying, sagging, twisting, or mashed frames. This damage can lead to serious issues, such as severe vibrations, gaps in the body of your vehicle, instability at high speeds, and difficulty turning. 

What Is Frame Straightening?

If your vehicle has sustained frame damage, your auto repair shop will use computerized tools — including ultrasound and laser technology — to properly determine the correct alignment for your unique vehicle, ensuring it adheres to the factory's specifications for safety.

Once the proper measurements have been calculated, your vehicle will be driven onto a platform and bolted to clamps that hold it firmly in place so the frame can be safely manipulated. Skilled technicians will then use a hydraulic auto body frame machine that provides the torque and leverage needed to bend the metal frame of your vehicle back into alignment, restoring it to its original condition.

If you were in an auto accident and your vehicle requires frame straightening, contact the professionals at Murray's Auto Body Shop Inc in Goshen, NY. Their expert team will work with you to identify the needs of your vehicle, outlining all aspects of the repair process from body repair to realignment. Since 1953, their team of skilled technicians has provided high-quality service with a dedication to making the collision repair process easy and cost-effective. Call them today at (845) 294-6139 for a free estimate, or learn more about their services online.