If serious damage has occurred or there is a need to restore significant sections of the body due to their malfunction, then in this case it will be necessary to weld entirely new body parts. Therefore, such work should be entrusted to a professional.
If the damage occurred due to a collision, it is necessary to perform a comprehensive inspection of the body shape. The car is designed in such a way that its shape and the rigidity of the entire structure can be affected by damage to even one of the parts. The inspection procedure can only be performed at a service station with special stands.
If the body shape is not restored, this will lead to the fact that, firstly, the car will not be able to be controlled properly, and secondly, uneven loads on the suspension, transmission and steering will lead to uneven wear or complete failure, especially of the tires.
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Repair of serious body damage (Mondeo 1 and 2)
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