What are non-structural repairs?

• A. Repairs to exterior panels that do not affect the vehicle's frame or structure.
• B. Repairs to interior trim and upholstery.
• C. Repairs to electrical wiring only.
• D. Repairs to the engine and chassis.

Answer: (A)

In collision repair, non-structural repairs are those that don’t affect the vehicle’s frame or overall structural integrity. The focus is on cosmetic or exterior body components that can be repaired or replaced without changing how the vehicle bears load or how its chassis is aligned.

The correct choice describes repairs to exterior panels that do not impact the frame or structure. This covers things like dent repair, panel replacement, and repainting of exterior parts where the structural framework remains untouched. These tasks restore appearance and fit without altering safety-critical geometry.

Interiors and upholstery are not exterior panels, so they fall into non-structural work in a broader sense but aren’t the type of non-structural repair emphasized here. Repairs to the engine and chassis involve the core structural and mechanical system of the vehicle, which are structural repairs. Electrical wiring could be part of non-structural work, but the option focuses on exterior panels, not wiring, so it doesn’t fit the described category.