EXAMPLES OF CRUSHED CAR REPAIR : Visual Check of Damage
(a) The right front fender, bumper and hood were checked for damage.
The right front pillar was under pressure from a deformed hood hinge. Tire damage was not severe.
Fitting of doors was not damaged. These clearances were correct.
(b) The hood was removed and the engine compartment was checked for damage by looking from above.
The strut tower was deformed. Damage extended to the cowl panel due to pressure on the wiper motor.
(c) The hood, right front fender, and right front tire were removed.
The hoodledge and right front side member were checked.
Cracks in the undercoating and sealant indicate that the damage extends to the dash panel.
(d) The car was raised on a single pole lift, and the underbody was checked.
The center member was bent backward. This indicates that impact was propagated to the lower dash crossmember.
