Body Repairs: Inspection

Every accident produces individual variations in damage. Each repair is influenced by the extent of the damage and the facilities and equipment available for its rectification.

Most accident damage can be visually inspected and the approximate extent of damage assessed. Sometimes deformation will extend beyond the directly damaged area, and the severity of this must be accurately established so that steps can be taken to restore critical body components to their original dimensions. An initial check can be carried out by means of drop checks or, preferably, trammels.

Crash repair/alignment equipment is available which will accurately check for body twist.