Repair of serious body damage (BMW 3 Series E46)

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 carry out a comprehensive check of the body shape. This procedure can only be performed at BMW dealers, where there are special stands. If the body shape is not restored, this will lead to the fact that, firstly, the car will not be controlled correctly, and secondly, uneven loads on the suspension, transmission and steering will lead to uneven wear or complete failure. In this case, tire wear may also become excessive.

(The original text can be read on the website BMWMan)