“Clipping” or “sectioning” refers to the practice of cutting off part of a car (sometimes as much as one-half) and welding on another section from a different car, instead of installing new parts or totaling the vehicle. If this is done without the knowledge and consent of the owner and the insurance company, it would be fraud.
This procedure must be done by a highly skilled technician. If it is not done properly, the result could be a vehicle that is devalued significantly and one that may be unsafe in a collision. Before considering this type of repair, make sure the mechanic has the proper training and certification.
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