Structural repair planning
Structure requires measurement, procedures, and proof.
Structural decisions should be based on the actual vehicle, measured condition, current repair information, equipment requirements, and a documented quality-control path.
Structural decisions need documented information.
Visible damage alone does not establish structural condition. Vehicle-specific information and documented checks inform the next planning decision.
- Measure
- Vehicle condition
- Research
- Current procedures
- Verify
- Repair evidence
Vehicle-specific planning
Materials, joining methods, sectioning limits, one-time-use parts, corrosion protection, restraint systems, and calibration requirements can vary by vehicle. Experience and current repair information work together.
Quality control belongs throughout the job
Measurements, joining evidence, fasteners, protection, fit, scans, calibrations, and final function checks should be planned and documented at the appropriate stages.
Discuss the damage with the shop.
Before you schedule
Questions worth answering clearly.
Does every collision require frame work?
No. The need for structural measurement or repair depends on the impact, damage location, vehicle design, symptoms, and inspection findings.