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How to recognize a used car that has been in an accident

Model: (Various brands) Various
Part: Checks and maintenance

In this video we see how it is possible to recognize from visible signals from the components under the car, whether a car has been involved in major accidents or not. This can be of great help before making a purchase (always, of course, if the seller agrees to let you examine it: if they refuse, they certainly have something to hide). First, we check for oil leaks on the shock absorbers, then the fuel pipes, if they are damaged: it is very important to check the ribs of the underbody because if the car has had an accident it is impossible to bring them back to their original shape, then the various supports if they have been changed or if they are still the factory ones; we also check if the exhaust pipe has rust or shows signs of impacts or deformations.

Posted on 23 December 2024 by ScegliAuto

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