Frame Damage (Structural Damage)

It often follows serious collisions. Uneven panel gaps and tyre wear can be signs. It affects crash safety. Signs include doors that do not close properly, uneven gaps, creases in hidden panels and steering that pulls after alignment. A bodyshop can measure the structure against factory data. Cars with poorly repaired frame damage may not protect occupants as designed in a later crash.

Crash forces bend or crack the structure.

Have structure measured before buying a used car. Repairs must follow manufacturer methods.