Frame Straightening in Longview, WA
Professional frame repair and structural restoration at 760 Commerce Ave. Serving Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Woodland, Kalama, and communities throughout Cowlitz County with certified technicians and insurance support.
Longview Frame Repair Location
Cowlitz County's trusted auto body shop for frame straightening and structural repair
Five Star Auto Body - Longview
Commerce Avenue Location
Address: 760 Commerce Ave, Longview, WA 98632
Phone: (360) 353-3018
Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Service Area: Longview, Kelso, Castle Rock, Woodland, Kalama, Cathlamet, Rainier
Insurance: All major providers accepted with direct billing
Estimates: Free walk-in estimates Monday through Friday
Frame Repair for Cowlitz County Drivers
Cowlitz County's working landscape puts vehicles through real conditions. I-5 corridor traffic between Woodland and Castle Rock, logging truck routes, industrial traffic near the Port of Longview, and the two-lane highways connecting smaller communities all create scenarios where collisions can cause frame damage.
The Longview-Kelso metro area sits at the confluence of the Cowlitz and Columbia Rivers, where weather conditions shift quickly. Winter fog along the river valleys, rain-slicked highway surfaces, and the transition between urban and rural driving speeds at city boundaries all contribute to accidents that go beyond surface-level body damage.
Our Commerce Avenue location serves the entire county—from Castle Rock and Toutle to the north, Woodland and Kalama to the south, and Cathlamet to the west. When frame damage occurs, we provide the same computerized measuring, certified repair procedures, and manufacturer-approved equipment that Five Star uses across all four of our Washington locations.
Communities We Serve in Cowlitz County
Frame straightening and structural repair for drivers across the Longview-Kelso area and beyond
Longview
Our Commerce Avenue location is centrally located in Longview, easily accessible from Ocean Beach Highway, Industrial Way, and the main commercial corridors. Just minutes from downtown for quick frame inspections.
Kelso
Connected to Longview by the Allen Street and Cowlitz Way bridges, Kelso residents can reach our shop quickly via I-5 Exit 39 or local surface streets. Serving the community that straddles both rivers.
Castle Rock
Located 17 miles north on I-5, Castle Rock residents pass through some of the county's highest-speed corridors to reach us. The gateway to Mount St. Helens sees steady tourism and commercial traffic year-round.
Woodland
Straddling the Cowlitz-Clark county line, Woodland is 15 miles south of our Longview shop on I-5. Residents also have access to our Vancouver locations for whichever is most convenient.
Kalama
This Columbia River community sits between our Longview and Vancouver shops. I-5 access makes either location reachable, though our Longview shop is the closer option at roughly 20 minutes north.
Toutle & Silver Lake
Communities along the Spirit Lake Highway and SR-504 corridor. Rural roads and variable weather conditions near Mount St. Helens create unique driving challenges that can lead to structural vehicle damage.
Driving Conditions in Cowlitz County
Local factors that lead to frame damage for Longview-area drivers
I-5 Corridor Traffic
The stretch of I-5 through Cowlitz County connects Portland and Seattle, carrying heavy commercial and commuter traffic. Speed transitions between 70 mph highway and 55 mph zones near exits, combined with semi-truck traffic and rain, create conditions for rear-end and merge collisions that cause structural damage.
Industrial & Logging Routes
Cowlitz County's timber and industrial economy means logging trucks, heavy equipment, and commercial vehicles share roads with passenger cars. The Port of Longview, Weyerhaeuser operations, and rural timber roads create collision scenarios that aren't common in suburban areas.
River Valley Weather
The Cowlitz and Columbia River valleys produce persistent winter fog, heavy rain, and occasional ice. These conditions reduce visibility and traction, particularly along Highway 4 toward Cathlamet and the winding sections of SR-504 toward Mount St. Helens.
Fleet & Commercial Vehicles
Major employers including PeaceHealth St. John Medical Center, Weyerhaeuser, and the Port of Longview operate vehicle fleets that need structural repair services. We provide fleet-rate frame inspections and prioritized scheduling for commercial accounts.
Schedule Your Longview Frame Repair Estimate
Free estimates available Monday through Friday at 760 Commerce Ave. Walk-ins welcome.
Call (360) 353-3018