What Are the Hidden Dangers of a Rear-Ended Car?
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After repair, it may affect the sealing of the vehicle's rear door and the overall driving experience. A rear-ended car can have the following hidden dangers: 1. Minor rear-end collision: At most, only parts like the rear bumper are damaged, and after repair, it will not affect the vehicle's future use at all. 2. Severe rear-end collision: This can impact the overall smoothness of the vehicle. In such cases, even after repair, the car may not perform as well as before. You might feel the steering wheel is heavier, and the driving stability will be significantly worse than before, reducing driving safety. If the vehicle is severely rear-ended, causing body or frame deformation, it may develop various issues during later use, such as uneven tire wear, steering misalignment, or body shaking.
I've been repairing cars for over a decade and handled numerous rear-end collision cases. There are many hidden dangers - after being rear-ended, the rear crash beam and spare tire well may deform. Though it may not look serious, the structural integrity weakens, making it more dangerous in subsequent collisions. The suspension system is also prone to damage, such as shock absorber misalignment causing bumpy instability and severe shaking at high speeds. Loose wiring harness connectors may short-circuit and blow fuses, leading to flickering lighting issues. The most troublesome is frame misalignment causing abnormal noises, with trunk lids failing to seal properly allowing rainwater leakage and rust spread over time - these require prompt repairs. Door locks sometimes malfunction too, with stuck lock cylinders causing delays. Even after minor rear-end collisions, wheel alignment checks are necessary to ensure proper tire alignment for safe driving.
