STRUCTURAL FRAME & UNIBODY REPAIRS

Both major and minor collisions can cause structural damage to a vehicle. Though not impossible to repair, a vehicle that suffers structural damage can be difficult to fix. However, B&W Body Shop is confident in their ability to repair your vehicle.

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What Is Structural Damage?

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Structural damage refers to any damage made to a vehicle’s underlying structure or underpinnings. Back when all vehicles were constructed using body-on-frame construction, this also was called a “bent frame.” Today, pickup trucks and the few truck-based sport utility vehicles left on the market are the only models in which the body and a ladder-like frame are separate elements that are bonded together. Trucks retain this design for its inherent durability and the ability to support larger and more powerful engines.

Today’s cars and car-based crossover SUVs are based on what’s called “unibody” construction. Here, the body panels and the underlying chassis are built as a one-piece skeleton-like shell. This configuration reduces a model’s weight while maintaining its structural integrity. Shaving pounds from a vehicle is the easiest way to boost its fuel economy.