frame repair
Mending the skeleton
Frame repair is the process of straightening, welding, or replacing the structural frame of a vehicle after collision damage.
The frame is the underlying skeleton that supports the body and mechanical components, so damage compromises safety and handling.
Specialized equipment measures alignment and applies force to restore original specifications: The shop said frame repair would cost more than the car was worth.
- dentShallow surface depression
- bodyworkVehicle's external structure
- body shopVehicle exterior repair facility
- collisionForceful contact between objects
- insurance claimDemand for policy payment
welding · spot weld · straighten · panel · fender · bumper · rust · hammer · alignment · damage · auto body · crumple · metal · sand · prime · paint · scratch · restoration
frame repairpaint touch-up
Minor paint repair
scratch removal · body polish · buffing · detailing · dent removal
frame repairtotal loss
Irreparably damaged item
demolition · scrapping · crushing · junking · write-off
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