How to Determine if a Car is a Salvage Vehicle?

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Methods to determine if a car is a salvage vehicle include: 1. Check if the edge sealant of the engine hood is smooth and feels soft to the touch. If the sealant is uneven or feels soft, it indicates the engine hood has been repaired; 2. Inspect the main body frame and subframe for weld marks; 3. Examine the small spiral box on the shock absorber to see if it has the original factory adhesive; 4. Check the material of the rivets on the radiator frame—original parts are made of iron. The definition of a salvage vehicle includes: 1. Vehicles that have suffered severe impacts damaging the engine compartment and cabin; 2. Vehicles with collision damage to the radiator support; 3. Vehicles where the rear quarter panel damage exceeds half of its area.