Does parking the car tilted with one side higher than the other have any impact?

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Braylen
07/30/25 7:15am
Parking the car tilted with one side higher than the other for a short period will not cause adverse effects on the vehicle. However, prolonged parking in a tilted position can lead to the following issues: Frame deformation: Long-term tilted parking causes the entire body to lean, resulting in uneven force distribution and deformation. Over time, this can lead to irreversible deformation of the frame, and in severe cases, it may even affect the normal opening and closing of car doors. The body frame is the most difficult to restore from aging symptoms. Performance and lifespan degradation: When parked on an inclined surface, apart from the shock absorbers not being in operation, the suspension springs and anti-roll bars remain under tension. Long-term tilted parking causes uneven fatigue levels in the springs on both sides, leading to degradation in the performance and lifespan of the suspension springs and anti-roll bars in the car's suspension system. Tire damage: The car tires bear all the vehicle's weight. Long-term tilted parking causes uneven force distribution on the tires, leading to deformation or uneven wear. Over time, this can result in tire damage.
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