Can a car continue to be driven if the frame is damaged?
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A car with a damaged frame can continue to be driven mainly depending on the extent of collision damage and the quality of post-repair maintenance. If the damage is limited to the front of the frame and does not affect the shock absorber area, the car can be repaired and driven afterward. However, if the damage is severe and the repair quality is poor, it is not recommended to continue driving. The frame serves as the car's foundation, typically consisting of two longitudinal beams and several crossbeams, supported by the suspension system, front axle, and rear axle on the wheels. Under normal circumstances, a car's frame does not deform. Deformation usually occurs only in vehicles involved in accidents. The frame is designed with sufficient strength and stiffness to bear the car's load and impacts transmitted from the wheels. The car's frame is supported on the wheels by the suspension system's front and rear axles, carrying almost all the weight of the vehicle and its cargo. The frame is primarily composed of longitudinal and crossbeams, specifically categorized into side-beam and longitudinal-beam types. The material used for the frame is mostly high-strength steel plates, connected via riveting to form a rigid structure, ensuring it has enough strength and stiffness to withstand the car's load and impacts from the wheels.
