Frame & Unibody Repair in Staten Island, NY

D. MacArthur Auto Body uses computerized frame measurement to bring damaged vehicles back to factory specifications at our Queens shop. Unibody pulls, structural straightening, and before-and-after measurement printouts — the work that makes a car drive straight again. Call (718) 723-6163. Serving Staten Island drivers from our shop at 136-31 Springfield Blvd in Queens since 1973. Direct insurance billing, factory-spec processes, lifetime workmanship warranty. Call (718) 723-6163.

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Staten Island Pricing · 01

What does frame & unibody repair cost for Staten Island drivers?

Frame repair pricing depends on the severity of the damage and the amount of pulling required. Frame work is almost always part of a larger collision repair, not a standalone job. Staten Island drivers see the same itemized estimate format every other shop submits to your carrier — parts, paint, labor hours, and consumables broken out line by line, no vague "shop time" markup hiding the real numbers. Distance from Staten Island varies by neighborhood; the 34 Staten Island neighborhoods we serve range from 21.0 to 30.0 miles from 136-31 Springfield Blvd.

Light Pull
$500 – $1,500
Single-direction pull on a unibody rail. Often part of a larger collision repair.
Moderate Frame Work
$1,500 – $4,000
Multi-point pull, multiple rails, full re-measurement.
Major Structural
$4,000 – $12,000+
Severe frame damage with sectioning, replacement of structural panels, full re-measurement.
Total Loss Threshold
Varies
Some damage exceeds repair economics — we document and present the case to your carrier for total-loss determination.
Not sure what the repair costs?

Send a few photos and we'll get you a written estimate, no obligation.

Dealing with an insurance claim?

We bill your carrier directly and handle the paperwork for you.

FAQ · 03

Frequently asked questions about frame & unibody repair in Staten Island

Do you repair Tesla and EV vehicles?

Yes — Tesla, Rivian, Polestar, Lucid, and other EV bodywork — including aluminum panel repair, high-voltage system de-energization, ADAS recalibration, and structural work on Tesla's bonded-aluminum chassis.

Can I keep my totaled car?

Yes — you can buy back the salvage from the carrier. The settlement is reduced by the salvage value. Sometimes makes sense for older vehicles or specialty cars.

Do you offer pickup and delivery?

Yes — free pickup and delivery, plus a free shuttle to the train or your home. Call (718) 723-6163 to set it up.

What insurance carriers do you work with?

Every major NY carrier — GEICO, Allstate, State Farm, Progressive, Liberty Mutual, USAA, Nationwide, Travelers, Farmers, MetLife, Esurance, AAA, plus local and specialty carriers.

How much does a bumper repair cost?

Minor scuff repair $250–$500. Plastic crack repair $400–$900. Bumper cover replacement with paint $700–$1,500. Sensor calibration adds $150–$400 if needed.

Do you do paint matching or just paint replacement?

Both. Spot blends within a panel, edge-to-edge respray, and full vehicle refinish — we match factory color codes with spectrophotometer reads, not just stock paint codes.

Do you de-energize the EV battery before repair?

Yes. Any structural repair that approaches the high-voltage system requires battery isolation per manufacturer protocol. We follow Tesla, Rivian, and Lucid procedures.

Do you do commercial vehicle body work?

Yes — TLC, delivery, fleet, and small commercial vehicles. Call for fleet rates.

Staten Island frame & unibody repair — bring it in.