Body Frame Straightening
Celette System — your vehicle’s structure restored to factory specifications
After an accident, structure matters just as much as appearance.
A vehicle involved in an accident may look repaired visually, but if the body geometry has not been corrected, the car remains structurally compromised — more dangerous in a subsequent impact and difficult to drive. At Service Auto Drobeta, body straightening is carried out using the Celette system — the world standard used by car manufacturers and their authorised service centres worldwide.
Why is body geometry critical?
The body of a modern vehicle is designed as a single unit that absorbs and distributes the forces of an impact to protect the passengers. When this structure is deformed:
Doors and the bonnet no longer close properly, steering and wheel alignment can no longer be set correctly, resistance to impact in subsequent accidents is reduced, and noise and vibrations increase while driving.
Straightening with professional Celette equipment restores all these specifications to factory values.
The Celette system — why it matters
- Over 60 years of experience — leading French manufacturer worldwide
- Used by BMW, Renault, PSA, Mercedes and other car manufacturers
- Universal anchoring at the points defined by the vehicle manufacturer
- Real-time geometry monitoring throughout the entire straightening process
- Full documented report of the repair — useful for insurance files
Situations requiring body straightening
- Front or rear accident, even at low speeds
- Side impact that has deformed the sill or chassis rail
- Door, bonnet or boot that no longer closes properly
- Car visibly pulling to one side after an accident
- Visible gaps between panels or wavy body lines
How body straightening works at our service
- Assessment — we inspect the structure and determine the extent of the damage
- Anchoring on the Celette bench — the vehicle is secured at the manufacturer’s anchor points
- Controlled straightening — forces are applied precisely with continuous monitoring
- Geometry validation — we confirm all coordinates are within specification
- Handover with report — we document the repair for insurance and service history
Frequently asked questions about body straightening
Visual signs include: doors or bonnet that no longer close flush, visible gaps between panels, wavy body lines. Functional signs: car pulling to one side, uneven tyre wear. An assessment with us will confirm the situation.
Most modern monocoque vehicles can be straightened. There are situations where the deformation is too severe and the vehicle is declared a total loss — in which case we will advise you honestly.
It depends on the extent of the damage. Simple repairs: 1–2 days. Complex work with multiple affected areas: 3–7 working days. We will give you a timescale after the assessment.
Yes. We can produce a detailed job sheet for your insurer’s damage file and document the vehicle’s condition before and after the repair.
No, provided the repair is carried out correctly with approved equipment by qualified staff — exactly how we work with the Celette system.
Always before. Structural straightening is the first stage. Only after the body geometry has been corrected do we proceed to panel beating and painting.
Request an assessment after an accident
Been involved in an accident? Bring your car to us for a full structural, mechanical and cosmetic assessment — and a clear repair quote.
📞 Service Tel: +40 746 212 799
📞 Bookings: +40 720 000 471 / +40 749 137 062
✉️ Email: contact@serviceautodrobeta.ro
📍 Address: Str. Walter Mărăcineanu nr. 75A, Drobeta Turnu Severin, Mehedinți County