Can the lower sill of a car be repaired?
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The lower sill of a car can be repaired, but the effect is not ideal. Here is some relevant information about the lower sill of a car: 1. Location: The lower sill of a car is located at the door area and needs to be repaired if damaged. 2. Material: The lower sill is generally made of either plastic or steel. Currently, the most commonly used material in the market is steel plate, as it is very affordable. Another advantage of steel plate is its hardness, which effectively provides protection and has a long service life. During daily driving, tires can easily pick up a lot of mud and stones. Using steel material prevents these stones from causing damage. Even occasional undercarriage scraping mostly does not cause harm, and only severe scraping might result in minor deformation.
Last time I hit a pothole while driving, the chassis made a clunking noise, clearly indicating an issue with the undercarriage. I took it to the repair shop, and the mechanic said there was slight deformation in the chassis but it could be fixed. They first jacked up the car to assess the damaged area, then used welding and alignment to level the chassis. It took an afternoon to complete, costing only 800 yuan. After the repair, the car drove smoothly again, and it felt totally worth it. My advice is, if you encounter a similar issue, don’t hesitate—get it checked by a professional shop early. For regular maintenance, pay attention to keeping the chassis clean to avoid water accumulation and rust, which can reduce the chance of problems. In short, most chassis issues are repairable, but delaying repairs for too long may damage the suspension system and increase repair costs.
