To What Extent Does the Rear Quarter Panel Need to Be Cut?
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Rear quarter panels need to be cut when they are severely damaged and cannot be restored through welding. In cases where the rear quarter panel is damaged, whether it is replaced entirely or only the rear section is cut and replaced, it will increase the vehicle's damage to some extent. Impact of Cutting the Rear Quarter Panel: Although cutting the rear quarter panel does not affect performance, it can impact the aesthetic appearance of the car's paint. If the metalworking process is not done properly, the paint may crack over time. Therefore, if the rear quarter panel only has scratches, some corrections can be made, followed by welding and repainting. Cutting the Rear Quarter Panel Counts as a Major Accident: Cutting the rear quarter panel qualifies the car as a major accident vehicle because if the rear quarter panel has been cut and replaced, it indicates that the car has been involved in an accident where standard metal repairs were insufficient. However, if only metal repairs were performed without cutting or welding, it does not count as an accident vehicle, indicating only minor scratches or scuffs.