Should the car be lifted after hitting the undercarriage?

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It is necessary to lift and inspect the undercarriage after an impact to avoid greater damage. Impact on exhaust system components: If components like the exhaust pipe or catalytic converter are hit, only the exhaust system parts will be damaged. Suspension arm deformation: If the suspension arm is deformed by impact, the vehicle's wheel alignment parameters will be disrupted, potentially causing steering deviation or severe friction noises. Impact on undercarriage reinforcement components: This may scratch the protective coating, and if not treated promptly, can lead to severe undercarriage corrosion. Impact on oil pan components: It's essential to check whether the engine or transmission oil pan is deformed or leaking due to the impact.