How to detect a restored car after an accident

Buying a used car can help users save money compared to a new car.

Buying a used car can help users save money compared to a new car, but there are many cases where buyers have to "regret" because they "mistakenly" bought a car that was restored after being in a serious accident.

To avoid buying restored cars, Mr. Pham Chi Kien, owner of an auto repair shop, said that when looking at used cars, buyers must have experience and check carefully to overcome the "tricks" that mechanics want to cover up.

By sight, buyers can see cracks on the fenders and front and rear bumpers of the car. No matter how sophisticated the craftsman's skills are, using paint to cover up patches on lightweight materials or synthetic plastics always leaves gaps.

The door slots on heavily impacted cars are often very difficult to restore to their original shape. Many places on the car body such as the edges, corners, interior panels, etc. and the wheel wells are also points used to determine whether the car has been in a serious accident or not.

The windshield is also a factor that shows whether the car has participated in "boxing" in the past or not. The edges of the window film are often very difficult to make smooth again like the original appearance.

If the car is not completely repainted, it is also lucky for the buyer, because then the newly painted areas often reveal color differences compared to the original paint.

In addition, for those who are experts in cars, the clamp marks on the frame will be an identifying point to confirm that the car has been in a serious accident. Because only then, the car needs to use a tractor and frame adjustment to restore its original state.

According to VNN