How Many Years Can a Repaired Accident Vehicle Be Driven?
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Based on the designed service life of over 20 years for automobiles, if an accident vehicle can be restored to its factory technical level, its service life can still be quite long. Even a new car that has been repaired after an accident can typically be used normally for 8-10 years without issues. Of course, for vehicles that cannot be restored to their original technical condition, it's difficult to determine how many years they can still be used, as safety hazards remain uncertain. If such a vehicle can still be used for 4-5 years, that would already be quite good. The impacts of repairing an accident vehicle: 1. Impact One: After a traffic accident, the vehicle suffers strong impact forces, resulting in varying degrees of damage. In severe cases, the entire body may be completely deformed. Although there are many auto repair shops, due to the low technical level of repair personnel and the use of outdated equipment during repairs, the repair results are often unsatisfactory, leading to a lack of safety and reliability in the repaired vehicle. 2. Impact Two: Even if an accident vehicle can be restored to its original appearance after repairs, its fatigue life cannot be fully recovered. Moreover, general accident vehicle repairs do not follow the manufacturer's specified repair methods, so the vehicle's strength will be further reduced. Therefore, whether an accident vehicle can be completely restored is crucial; those that cannot be fully restored are not recommended for purchase. 3. Impact Three: The depreciation issue of accident vehicles. For vehicles with higher original value, details like bumper replacements have a greater impact on the overall resale value. Conversely, for vehicles with lower initial value, certain defects are not magnified. Compared to critical damages like the anti-collision beam, chassis, or engine, replacing a bumper is almost negligible.
