Can a Car That Has Been in a Major Accident Still Be Driven?

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CaydenRose
07/30/25 10:54am
It is not recommended to continue driving a car that has been in a major accident. Here is some relevant information about accident-damaged vehicles: 1. An accident-damaged vehicle refers to a vehicle that has suffered damage from non-natural wear and tear, resulting in a decline in mechanical performance and economic value. 2. Accident-damaged vehicles generally refer to those with structural damage. Additionally, flood-damaged cars and fire-damaged cars also fall under the category of "special accident vehicles." 3. Methods to identify an accident-damaged vehicle: vehicles that have been impacted, damaging the engine compartment or passenger compartment; vehicles with rear quarter panel damage exceeding one-third of its area; vehicles with welded, cut, reshaped, or deformed longitudinal beams; vehicles with welded, cut, reshaped, or deformed shock absorber mounts.
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