Will the Model 3 chassis be damaged if it gets hit?

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DiColton
07/24/25 10:49pm
The car is fine, so there's no need to worry. Here is some relevant information: 1. Solution: When designing a car, the chassis is built with a certain level of impact resistance. Drive the car to a repair shop and have the chassis thoroughly inspected. If the pipes are undamaged and only the steel plate has been scratched, applying some paint to prevent rust will suffice. 2. Precautions: Generally, the chassis of a car leaving the factory has some anti-impact treatment. However, severe impacts may cause damage to the front bumper, suspension, and exhaust pipe. The most concerning issue is bottoming out, which can damage the fuel tank, engine oil pan, and brake system oil lines.
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