Can frame damge be repaired?
Monday, October 15th, 2007Repaired or repaired correctly?
Most cars today do not have a frame. The structure is called a unibody. Any part that is welded on the chassis is a stressed element and is part of the structure. Incorrectly performed repairs such as clamping, straightening, welding, heating or sectioning can result in your vehicle not performing as designed in a second collision. If not repaired correctly, your car can be unsafe.
Have you seen crash tests on TV? Manufacturers have engineered vehicles to withstand these tests and to provide maximum occupant protection. You do not want to be the crash test dummy in a car that has had incomplete structural repairs.
Improper chassis repairs can affect drive-ability, tire wear, as well as structural performanee and timing of air bag deployment in a post repair collision. Just because your car looks good on the outside does not mean that it will work well under the skin.