Program Eligibility

Structural Damage

Definitions

Vehicle Structure

The main load-bearing platform of a vehicle that gives strength, stability and design exclusivity and to which all other components of the vehicle are fastened. Three macro types:

• Unibody: A type of structure whereby the floor, roof, panels, etc., are bonded together into one unit, thereby eliminating the need for a separate conventional frame. Unibody structures are typically shorter, sturdy and have thinner wall thickness

• Unibody on Frame: A type of structure whereby a unitized structure is bolted to a conventional frame
• Conventional Frame: A type of structure consisting of two symmetrical rails (beams) connected by cross-members

Structural Damage

Damage to the structure or a specific structural component of the vehicle. Often referred to as frame damage, although it also applies to Unibody and Unibody on Frame structures in addition to Conventional Frame.

Certified Structural Repairs/Replacement

Repairs to a specifically identified structural component of a vehicle that has been certified to be within the Audi factory standards as found within ElsaPro.

Structural Alteration

An alteration to the vehicle’s structure, including a lengthened or shortened frame, a modified suspension or the installation or removal of after-market accessories.