Is My Car Safe to Drive Post-Crash?
Posted Jul 18, 2023, 11:13 PM UTC
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Depends if you’re going to keep getting into wrecks
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Probably wasn’t his fault for the looks of the picture lmao
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I figure it wasn’t, he says he was hit in the description. I originally wrote wrecking into things and changed it. I had 3 not at fault accident in 6 months, I feel his pain
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Right rear wheel appears pushed in from the pic, imma say no not safe.
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Please stop driving it! Definitely very unsafe for you and anyone else on the road. The rim could be bent and there are chunks missing, suspension may be damaged and could fail and that tire could go at any moment.
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Got it, thank you for the warning
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I agree. The cosmetic damage is no biggie, but when the wheel alignment is off like that, it makes me wonder what kind of suspension damage lurks beneath. With damage like that, there could be cracked or bent pieces that could give way at any moment, causing an accident. I personally wouldn’t drive on it.
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I'd say yes but only to get a inspection done.
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Meh, looks like superficial damage to me. I wouldn't be doing a long road trip with it though. Doesn't your insurance company give you a rental?
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If it tracks straight and you don't mind the scorn of others, drive away.
Does it wobble, shake or drift to one side? If the answer is
Yes-probably not No-perfectly safe
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Might want to inspect the alignment...
Gotcha, thanks. Since I have no technical knowledge, I’d interpret that as “might want to get the car looked at”
The suspension components have adjustments to make sure the tires wear correctly and the car drives in a straight line (no pulling to left or right)
Take it to a shop that has an alignment rack (not all do) and ask them to check the alignment as well as a general inspection.
It should be safe to drive.