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How to Identify a Used Car That Has Been in an Accident

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LorenzoLee

07/30/25 10:44am

Methods to identify a used car that has been in an accident are as follows: 1. Check the screws on the hood: Under normal circumstances, whether there is an issue with the vehicle's engine or other components in the engine compartment, the hood does not need to be removed. If it has been removed, it likely indicates that the engine was replaced or repaired due to an accident. Therefore, to identify an accident car, check if there are any signs of paint damage or tampering around the screws on the hood. 2. Check the door screws: Under normal circumstances, car doors do not need to be removed unless the entire interior is being replaced or cleaned. If you find that the door screws have been tampered with, it's best to avoid that car. 3. Check the radiator screws: The radiator usually doesn't have issues. If the radiator has been replaced, it's almost certain that an accident caused it to break, necessitating a replacement. If you notice that the screws securing the radiator have been tampered with, there's a high probability that the car was involved in an accident.

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