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    Bent frame, worth fixing?

    Hey everyone, as you may know from my previous posts, my car had been having some alignment issues even after replacing the control arms, struts, and tires. Now I'm fairly certain the car has frame damage. I've noticed that some gaps that I had always were normal, are in fact not normal. I'm having a guy check it out on Tuesday. He specializes in body work and frame repair. However, my question is, is it even worth fixing? The cost isn't too much of a concern because he'll do it for a good price and he does good work, but I don't want to waste money if it isn't going to make the car drive like it's supposed to. Have any of you ever had frame damage that you repaired? Did the car drive properly afterwards?

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    It depends on the severity of the damage and location. But generally done properly the car will handle as good as new when done.

    Typically frame work is not cheap as it is very labor intensive and requires specialized tooling.

    Ive repaired several of these cars after front end hits where the front rails have been out maybe an inch.. After repair they meet factory alignment specs and drive great.
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