Does damage to the beam head count as damage to the main frame?

[Rosa]

It depends on the extent of the collision damage and the quality of the repairs after maintenance. If the damage is only to the front of the main frame and does not affect the shock absorber area, the impact is not significant. However, if the damage is severe and the repair quality is poor, the situation becomes uncertain. Here are some key points to note: 1. A car with damage to the beam head should not be driven further. Repairing the beam head classifies the car as an accident vehicle, specifically a major accident vehicle. The overall structure becomes unstable, posing significant danger. 2. The longitudinal beams absorb collision energy through crushing and bending deformation. The front longitudinal beam alone bears 60% of the total collision energy, while the rear longitudinal beam, though under less pressure than the front, still plays a major role in absorbing energy during rear-end collisions. Therefore, if the front or rear longitudinal beams are damaged in an accident, their protective role for the passenger compartment during future driving will be greatly diminished.