Toyota of Dothan Wants Drivers to Know That Frame Damage Doesn’t Mean the Car is Totaled

Aug 31, 2013

There is a myth in the automotive industry about frame damage. Many drivers believe that a bent frame automatically results in their car being totaled. The industry has come a long way is just the past 10 years, making it possible to identify frame damage and repair it. Toyota of Dothan wants drivers to know that a bent frame doesn’t automatically mean that your car will be totaled by your insurance company.

How Does a Shop Identify Frame Damage?

It is important for drivers to take their vehicles to shops with the right tools. Reputable body shops now have a computer equipment and experienced techs that can identify frame damage. The computerized measuring system compares the vehicle’s measurements to the manufacturer’s specifications. Once the measurements are complete, the body shop knows how much damage is done and estimates the cost to fix the vehicle. Once the insurance company receives the estimate, they will decide whether or not it is cost effective for them to repair or total the vehicle.

The Condition of Your Car After Damage Has Been Repaired

After the body shop fixes your vehicle, the frame measurements will be back to the manufacturer’s specifications. Your vehicle will be as good as new after the body shop is finished with the repairs.

Post-Accident Resale Value

If you are worried about your car’s resale value after an accident, don’t be. If you have your vehicle repaired by a quality shop, there is no reason for your car to lose its value. Any unrepaired structural damage to the vehicle is a risk to the driver and others on the road, and the car will lose its value when you try to sell it.