Will the car look the same as before after a severely damaged front end is repaired?

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IsabelaLynn
07/30/25 3:37am
A severely damaged front end will not look the same as before after repair. Restoration is just restoration and cannot completely return the car to its original condition. General concept of an accident vehicle: So-called accident vehicles refer to those that have undergone severe collisions, flooding, fires, etc. Even after repair, they still pose safety hazards. Such vehicles are collectively referred to as accident vehicles. Generally, the damage affects parts like the car beams and frames, requiring processes such as cutting and welding for restoration. Classification of major accident vehicles: Damage to one or more of the A/B/C pillars up to the body frame welding points, and subsequent repair or replacement; damage to the front or rear longitudinal beams, or signs of repair; replacement or re-welding and sealing traces on the rear panel or rear floor.
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