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I know what to look for on rear end damage, but I am not too familiar with finding front end damage.

For the rear.

Look on the longitudinal tube that runs along both sides of the engine. It should be completely flat with no identations or anything of the sort. I've seen two cars that were hit from behind and repaired but that longitudinal bar is still dented in.

Look carefully at the end of the drip rail if the paint is cracking there it is another sign to look closer.

Naturally door and engine lid gaps should be consistent.

Look under the car. There is a seam that runs along both sides of the car from front to back. Make sure it is not split or pulled apart at all. In all likelihood you will find that this seam has been smashed at one point from improper jacking, but that is different than accident damage. When you are under the car near the engine there are two eyelets for towing purposes. These should both be straight not bent or twisted.
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