What Are the Standards for Major Accidents in Used Cars?
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The standard for major accidents in used cars is based on the "Technical Specification for Appraisal and Evaluation of Used Cars" issued by the National Standardization Committee, also known as the "National Standard," which serves as the evaluation basis to measure the extent of vehicle accidents and abnormalities. Below is an introduction to the identification of major accidents in used cars: 1. National Standard Regulations: Only when deformation, twisting, replacement, welding, or wrinkling occurs in the vehicle's ABC pillars, longitudinal beams, or shock absorber mounts can the vehicle be directly identified as an accident vehicle. Other situations should undergo comprehensive repair inspections and scoring to classify the vehicle's "technical condition" level. 2. Consumer Purchase Considerations: Vehicles with severe sheet metal repairs, cutting, splicing, or welding in any body structural parts (non-removable parts) such as the roof side rails, floor side rails, rear fenders, trunk, or side panels; vehicles whose airbags deployed or seat belts were replaced due to collisions; vehicles with major repairs to the engine or transmission; vehicles with fire damage exceeding 0.5 square meters that still pose safety hazards after repairs; and vehicles submerged in water exceeding one-third of the body height or with water entering the cabin should all be purchased with caution.
