How to tell if your car frame is bent

Body Shop Nampa provides frame and unibody repair in Nampa, Idaho. After a significant collision, hidden frame damage is one of the most important things to check — a bent frame affects safety, handling, and tire wear. Here are the warning signs.

UNEVEN GAPS

Look at the gaps between body panels — the doors, hood, and trunk. If the gaps are uneven or panels don't line up the way they used to, the frame may be out of alignment.

THE CAR PULLS OR DRIFTS

If your vehicle pulls to one side or the steering wheel is off-center when driving straight, it can be a sign of frame or structural damage rather than just an alignment issue.

UNUSUAL TIRE WEAR

A bent frame can cause tires to wear unevenly or wear out quickly. If you notice strange wear patterns after an accident, have the structure inspected.

STRANGE NOISES OR SHAKING

Creaking, squeaking, or shaking that wasn't there before a collision can point to structural damage. Bring it to Body Shop Nampa — we use computerized frame measuring to find damage you can't see and straighten it back to factory spec. Call (208) 703-7402.