I have a VW PASSAT 2012 recently got a flat took it to the tire shop the Mechanic took off the old tire try to put on the new tire, but it would not fit. He said that my strut is

Hi, this is Bo, an auto expert on RepairPal's Car Genius team! Bent stuff, especially when it's not supposed to be bent, isn't good! It sounds like you may have hit something like a pothole or something in the road! My guess is the shop can mount the tire but it's not fitting properly in the wheel well. If you're unsure about the validity of the repair, ask to see pictures or for them to put the car in the air and show you. It never hurts to ask. If you have any other questions feel free to call us at 877-913-1554! We'll gladly find you a certified RepairPal shop in your area!