Can a car hauler cause this damage?

Where did the car come from? That looks like damage consistent with a forklift like the kind used at Copart and IAA salvage auctions or towing impound lots.

If the car didn't come from a salvage or tow yard, then it may indicate that the transporter missed the ramp on his truck and that is where the scrape and tear on the lower valance comes from. Not sure how the dent to the sub-frame assembly came from unless the ramp completely gave out underneath the car while loading or unloading it.

Does not look like securement related damage, the tear is not in a spot that anyone would attach a chain to. If it were a hole in the uni-body that tore out then I would say yes, tie-down related.

 

Looks like that thing was dragged out of the woods?

 

That's forklift damage and I think the ramp was dropped.

ADESA uses a forklift alot on salvage and other cars.

I don't haul cars but I can tell you that's not tie down damage.

 

This damage is old it has rust on it

 

Dumb question first. You sure it didn't have the damage before you bought it. Did you see it in person or have pictures of that area with out damage? I would call the auction and ask them if they know anything about it and how they move and load cars. Does the transporter have any pictures of when they got the car before loading? That's how I would start.

 

If the rust wasn't there he could have forgot to pull out the ramps and drove it right off ,you should get another estimate 2

 

Do a carfax report. Was that car totaled?

 

The rust is old, look to the left and you can see more, the damage is fresh.