Best Mechanic Near You for Auto Repair & Service — All Makes & Models

If you’ve hit a curb or pothole in Coquitlam and your car now pulls, vibrates, or feels unstable, you’re in the right place. Dale’s Auto Service is known across the Lower Mainland as the best suspension, steering, and alignment repair shop, trusted since 1989.

Whether the damage is minor or severe, our team handles everything from towing to full suspension repair to managing the ICBC claim process—so you don’t have to worry about a thing.

Why Dale’s Auto Service Is the Best Choice

✔ Full-Service Auto Repair & Suspension Specialists
✔ ICBC Claim Management from Start to Finish
✔ We Arrange Towing If Your Vehicle Can’t Be Driven
✔ Certified Technicians for All Makes & Models
✔ Modern Equipment for Precision Suspension & Steering Repair
✔ Known as the Best Mechanic Near You — 4.6★ with 900+ reviews

We proudly serve customers from Coquitlam, Surrey, Langley, Port Coquitlam, Port Moody, and the entire Lower Mainland.

What To Do After Hitting a Curb or Pothole in Coquitlam

Follow these simple steps for the smoothest experience:

1. Stop Driving If the Vehicle Feels Unsafe

Pull over immediately if the wheel is bent, the tire loses air, or the suspension is damaged.

2. Call Dale’s Auto Service Right Away

We will:

• Arrange a tow truck

• Provide immediate guidance

• Begin documenting the damage for ICBC

📞 604-530-9160
📧 sales@dalesauto.ca

3. Visit ICBC’s Online Claim Portal

File a claim under Vehicle Damage from Road Hazard (curbs, potholes, debris, etc.).

4. Let Us Handle the Rest

We contact ICBC directly, assist with photos & estimations, and manage communication until your vehicle is fully repaired.

Our Suspension Repair Process

1. Initial Inspection

We assess:

• Control arms

• Tie rods

• Struts & shocks

• Wheel bearings

• Subframe & knuckle damage

• Wheel & tire impact damage

• Alignment angles

2. Full Digital Estimate

We prepare a transparent, ICBC-ready estimate.

3. ICBC Claim Assistance

We manage:

• Estimate submission

• Repair approvals

• Supplement requests (if hidden damage appears)

• Communication with adjusters

4. Professional Repair

Your vehicle is repaired using OEM or ICBC-approved parts with industry-leading accuracy.

5. Alignment & Road Test

Suspension repairs always finish with:

• Precision 4-wheel alignment

• Calibrations (ADAS when needed)

• Final road test and safety confirmation

Symptoms After Hitting a Curb or Pothole

If you notice any of these, your suspension needs immediate attention:

• Steering wheel off-center

• Vibration while driving

• Car pulling left or right

• Grinding or clunking

• Uneven tire wear

• Visible wheel damage

☎️ Book Your Inspection or ICBC Assistance

Dale’s Auto Service
📞 604-530-9160
📧 sales@dalesauto.ca