Structural Alignment

Using precision measuring and specialized equipment, we identify and correct collision-related structural damage according to the appropriate manufacturer specifications.

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Structural Alignment

Your vehicle’s underlying structure provides the foundation for its body panels, suspension mounting points and engineered crash protection. When that structure moves during a collision, the resulting damage may not always be visible from the exterior.

Philip Thearle’s Autowerks provides structural alignment and unibody repair in Santee, CA. Our technicians evaluate the vehicle’s structure and compare critical measuring points with the appropriate manufacturer specifications before developing the repair plan.

This detailed approach helps determine whether an affected component can be realigned or must be repaired or replaced according to the automaker’s procedures.

Measuring and Correcting Structural Damage

Structural repair begins with an inspection for signs of movement, distortion or impact damage. Precision measuring equipment may then be used to identify dimensional differences across the vehicle’s frame or unibody structure.

When realignment is permitted, the vehicle is secured to specialized equipment and controlled force is applied to return affected areas to the required specifications. Measurements are checked throughout the process to verify progress and accuracy.

Some structural components cannot safely be straightened and must instead be replaced using manufacturer-specified sectioning, joining or welding procedures. The correct approach depends on the vehicle’s construction, materials, impact location and OEM repair requirements.

Related panel fit, suspension positioning, diagnostic and calibration requirements may also be evaluated before the repair is completed.

Why Choose Philip Thearle’s Autowerks for Structural Alignment?

Structural repair leaves little room for approximation. Even relatively small dimensional differences can influence panel fit, wheel alignment, handling and the positioning of connected safety technology.

Philip Thearle’s Autowerks combines advanced measuring and repair equipment with manufacturer-specific repair information and decades of collision repair experience. Our technicians look beyond the visible body damage to evaluate the underlying foundation of the vehicle.

Our unibody and structural labor is backed by a limited warranty for as long as the original customer owns the vehicle.