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Does a car need inspection after bottoming out?

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DiKai

07/24/25 8:07pm

Car bottoming out requires inspection. The hazards of car bottoming out are as follows: Exhaust pipe rupture: The exhaust pipe is very fragile and located at the bottom of the vehicle. Hitting hard rocks or sharp objects can cause it to crack or even tear. The height and shape of obstacles vary, with some being higher or wider. Additionally, some drivers have the habit of not slowing down when crossing speed bumps, which can easily lead to exhaust pipe rupture. Control arm deformation: A car's tires are constrained by five angles in space, which affect steering control and torque transmission. When a car bottoms out, the control arm is highly likely to deform, significantly impacting the precise tire alignment parameters. This has an extremely negative effect on handling safety during high-speed turns. Therefore, it is best to go to a professional institution for four-wheel alignment parameter repairs after a bottoming out incident.

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