Frame Structural Damage
 

Brand new here...I am looking at a used HHR Panel Wagon. The report says structural damage. The dealership seems like an honest one from what I can find. The dealer says it "the structural was called by auction for a 1-2 inch dent in the undercarriage". He did send a picture and said he personally feels like it is a jack imprint. see the picture and let me know what you think? Potential issues down the road or not really a big deal? Should I ask for money off the asking price? Currently it is set right at market value. Thanks! Hoping to pick this one up!
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Dent to frame.

Welcome to the site, looks like just a flesh, wound! But It’s a situation of drive it, and in person visual inspection.

Check the Carfax to see if it was involved in an accident.

Thanks!

No accidents shown on the report...

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For me, I don’t see it as a problem, as I said I’d have to see it and if possible drive it.

Why would it be market value if it is sold as structural damage? I would under bid by a lot. That is like saying "for parts only, your gamble".

I can attest that I caused the very same "damage" to SISU.
I tried to jack the car up from that point.
I now use another location and have not had any issues with what I did
EXCEPT the self talk of D---A--.

Thanks for the advice...I will let you know how I make out.

belated...
I have the same one and there are 2 others like it.
Obtained in various skirmishes with roadside boulders.
Fortunately, there is no body skew and no distortion of important geometric parameters, although mine look scarier.