- Accurate determination of the extent of damage enables correct repair planning.
- All types of body repairs must be carried out in strict accordance with the instructions in the Body Repair Manual.
- When carrying out body repairs, the stability and strength characteristics of the body must be taken into account. The body has a well-defined deformation characteristic, which should not be disturbed during repairs.
- For example, crumple zones absorb a large proportion of the energy in a collision. If any non-professional methods or techniques are used to repair these areas, the safety of the vehicle may be affected.
Hidden Damage
Along with looking for external signs such as peeling paint, be sure to check for hidden body damage or deformation that is not visible from the outside.
To obtain an accurate assessment of damage to hidden body parts, it is often necessary to remove large attached parts such as bumpers and inner fenders.
Gap size
The size of the gaps offers another diagnostic option through visual inspection. If there are any changes or misalignment of the edges, this usually indicates that the dimensions of the problematic spare part are incorrect.
Resizing gaps
| Pos. | spare part no | Name |
| 1 | - | Too wide gap |
| 2 | - | Too little clearance |
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