Blueprint-Accurate Structural Repair
After a collision, the most critical task is restoring your vehicle's structural integrity. This is the foundation of its safety systems, engineered to absorb impact and protect you.
At Horizon Auto Body, our primary goal is to return that structure to its precise factory blueprint using the most advanced technology available.
What is Unibody and Frame Repair?
Think of your vehicle's frame or "unibody" as its foundational skeleton. It's the core structure that everything else is built upon, and it's engineered to protect you by absorbing and directing impact forces in a collision.
Even minor accidents can compromise this structure, leading to:
Unibody and frame repair is the highly precise process of restoring this essential structure back to its exact original factory specifications, ensuring your vehicle is safe, reliable, and performs as it should.
"My job is to make sure your car is as safe as the day it left the factory. We use laser precision to ensure there's absolutely no guesswork involved. Your family's safety is our top priority."
Why Certified Structural Repair is Non-Negotiable
The Hidden Dangers of Improper Repair
Incorrect airbag deployment timing - Milliseconds matter in crashes
Failed crumple zones - Structure won't absorb impact as designed
Unpredictable handling - Vehicle may pull or drift unexpectedly
Dramatically reduced value - Improper repairs are detectable
Our Certified Approach Eliminates These Risks
Eclipse Laser Measuring System: compares your vehicle's structure to the original manufacturer's blueprint, detecting deviations down to the millimetre.
I-CAR Gold Standard Procedures: Every repair follows industry-leading protocols developed in partnership with vehicle manufacturers.
OEM-Approved Methods: We use the exact welding techniques, materials, and procedures specified by your vehicle's manufacturer.
Documentation: You receive complete documentation proving your vehicle was restored to factory specifications.
FAQs
We use an Eclipse Laser Measuring system that compares your vehicle's structure to the original manufacturer's blueprint. It detects deviations down to the millimeter, allowing us to perform a repair with documented accuracy.
Yes, when repaired correctly. Our certified technicians use OEM-specified procedures and proper welding techniques to ensure the structural integrity is restored to pre-loss condition, making it as safe as it was before the accident.
Improper repairs will drastically lower your car's value. A properly documented, certified repair like ours is the best way to protect your investment and demonstrate that the vehicle was restored to the highest possible standard.
Get in Touch
We don’t do mechanical work (brake jobs, oil changes) and windshield work.
Admin@Horizonautobody.com
(604) 439-1222
6856 Palm Ave, Burnaby, BC V5J 4M3
Mon-Fri: 8:30 AM – 6:00 PM
Sat: Visits by appointment
