i want to fix it but if the frame is bent its a waste of time and money.. how can i tell?
2006-10-03 15:30:44 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Cars & Transportation ➔ Maintenance & Repairs
its a 1995 honda del sol. i just bought it a month ago. i was a victim of a hit and run. he clipped my front bumper and my car scraped against the center devider. it looks okay but i just want to make sure before i fix it. body shop wanted 7,000 for it but i think it would be a lot cheaper to just fix it myself with after market parts.
2006-10-03 15:45:14 · update #1
do a cross measurment to tell. measure from one front point under the car to one rear point on the opposite side. do this again at the same two places on the opposing side and compare your measurments.
2006-10-03 15:37:33 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Most automotive mechanics have little or no experience in frame and body repair. There is big difference between a mechanical technician and a body technician. And rarely will you find a shop that has Certified Mechanics and Certified Frame Technicians under one roof.
So take it to a body shop or some places even have frame shops.
2006-10-03 15:41:13 · answer #2 · answered by ladylucknc 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is no 'frame' on your vehicle. It is a unistructure design. To answer a part of your question, the unistructure or unibody CAN be repaired. It is done thousands of times a day, every day in body shops across the world. You can measure the structure to determine if it is 'bent'.
2006-10-03 16:29:47 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-12-12 20:07:47 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The only accurate way of telling is to take it to a body shop where they can use the proper equipment to check the frame.
2006-10-03 15:37:23 · answer #5 · answered by Lab 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
frist of all what year is it and what kind of car or truck? frist look under the car if u can see down thier and see if u see any bends in thr frame and now days u can get a frame fixed not sure how much but most of the time u have to hit something really hard to bend the frame good luck
2006-10-03 15:34:02 · answer #6 · answered by davedebo198305 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Take it to a body shop and check it on a frame machine to see if it's bent.
2006-10-03 16:14:37 · answer #7 · answered by ron k 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
A good mechanic with a lift should be able to tell, or go to a good shop that installs shocks and struts. Or like others have said, a body shop.
2006-10-03 15:46:47 · answer #8 · answered by Nightflyer 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
have a friend follow behind you and if your car is driving crooked there is a good chance that your frame is damaged.
2006-10-03 15:36:36 · answer #9 · answered by karen m 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Run your finger across the body. If you feel a indent...your frame is bent
2006-10-03 15:32:33 · answer #10 · answered by mrshunter_2002 5 · 0⤊ 3⤋