How Many Claims Qualify a Car as an Accident Vehicle?
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A vehicle is considered an accident vehicle if it meets any of the following criteria: 1. The vehicle has been impacted, damaging the engine compartment. 2. The rear quarter panel has been damaged by impact exceeding one-third of its area. 3. The longitudinal beams have undergone welding, cutting, reshaping, or deformation. 4. The shock absorber mounts have undergone welding, cutting, reshaping, or deformation. 5. The A, B, or C pillars have undergone welding, cutting, reshaping, or deformation. 6. The vehicle's airbags have deployed due to impact. 7. Non-removable parts have severe welding, cutting, reshaping, or deformation. 8. The vehicle body has been submerged in water exceeding half of its height, or water has entered the cabin. 9. The vehicle body has been burned over an area exceeding 0.5 square meters, and repairs still leave potential safety hazards.