Cars are constructed on a frame or assembled using a unibody structure. The frame is designed to provide structural integrity. The frame component of a vehicle includes suspension mountings, lower and upper frame rails. The "frame" of a unibody model includes the windscreen, rocker panels, rear window frames and the A, B and C car pillars.
Frame damage is not always apparent and an auto repair expert must be consulted to evaluate the extent of frame damage after an accident. The Auto Channel reported in 2005 that "hundreds of thousands of cars on the road right now will fail to properly protect" due to damaged or faulty frames.
When buying a used car, there are some important things to check. One of these things is damage to the frame of the car. A damaged frame can be costly to fix and can cause the car to be improperly aligned, which can cause extra wear and tear on your tires.
Check to see if the doors and trunk open and close without catching. If they catch, there could be a problem with the car's frame. Often, a damaged door is a sign a vehicle has been in an accident.
Check under the car on both sides with a flashlight for any bends in the metal or welding marks visible on the metal frame rails of the car. Check all sides of the vehicle.
Consult a professional! A professional collision repair facility, like Body Beautiful can measure your vehicle’s frame to ensure that it is aligned to factory specifications. And if it isn’t, we can straighten it!
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I agree, you must look extra good for damage on unibody cars, as the damage can travel though out the entire vehicle. I enjoyed reading this post. Thanks for posting.
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