So, you have been involved in an accident and you’re wondering whether the frame of your vehicle has been damaged. A damaged frame is one of the most important things to take care of after an accident. Whether the frame is damage is largely dependent on the collision intensity. If the accident was minor, the damage can be superficial. But if the accident was serious, your vehicle will have larger damages. Frame damage is a serious issue that should be addressed as soon as possible. Here are signs that the frame of your vehicle is damaged. 

Visual Tilting or Leaning 

If your vehicle has a visual lean or tilt, the frame might be damaged. You can notice this by parking the vehicle at a flat surface. Step back and view your vehicle properly. This will enable you to determine whether the vehicle leans to the left or right slightly. Your vehicle’s frame is also damaged if the front and the rear wheels are not aligned. 

Stuck Doors 

Every part of a new vehicle fits together nicely and tightly. A damaged frame can cause gaps between doors. That means the doors won’t open or shut the way they should. Essentially, the doors of your vehicle should not stick, rub, or bump upon opening. 

Therefore, open the doors of your vehicle to see if they are bumping or rubbing upon opening. Check if some doors are not opening. If that’s the case, the frame of your vehicle is probably damaged. 

Misaligned Gaps 

Check the hood, doors, and trunk for unnoticeable gaps. Gaps may be necessary for a door to open properly. However, they should be fairly even. For instance, the gap on the hood should be the same on the passenger’s side and the driver’s side. If that’s not the case, the frame of your vehicle could also be damaged. 

The frame of your vehicle plays a crucial role in ensuring its structural integrity. As such, you should have it fixed as soon as possible if damaged in a collision. Check for these signs to determine if your vehicle’s frame has been damaged in a collision.