It is not always possible to tell whether a car has been in an accident or not by doing a “visual assessment”. Only a specialist, after careful diagnosis, will be able to accurately determine whether a car has been in a traffic accident and how it will affect its operation. However, there are some signs that should concern the buyer.
Oku.AzVadim Strelbitsky, head of the mechanical repair department at one of the car repair companies, told Rossiyskaya Gazeta about this.
“These signs include, for example, gaps between body panels. If they are uneven or excessively large, this may be due to poor-quality repairs after an accident. I recommend paying special attention to body defects during repairs. “Various dents, scratches on the body and cracks can indicate an accident,” the expert said.
“Uneven body color should also be a cause for concern: for example, if different panels have different shades or traces of repainting, this is a sign of repairs after an accident. I also recommend paying special attention to the condition of the bodywork. Interior if there are signs of impact or damage (for example, tearing of safety cushions, deformation of panels or tearing of the roof), which may indicate an accident,” Strelbitsky said.
