[SlowToady]

I wouldn't try and talk them into it if it's not there; not only would that be unethical, it would also be Insurance Fraud. Not my cup of tea.

That's why I'm curious if there is another way that panel gaps can change like that, due to an accident, that doesn't entail a tweaked frame.

Keep in mind that I ordered parts and dealt with customers at the body shop, therefore my knowledge on these matters, while deeper than some peoples, isn't as deep as many people here. Or any average bodyman.

Thanks guys.

Originally Posted by KevinP73

From your description of the incident and the pictures of the damage I can't see any way that the door gap issue is at all related to the lady bumping you from the rear. You may get lucky enough to have the insurance company re-align the door but I wouldn't try selling them on there being frame damage.
Just my opinion YMMV