Positions that show the old car has been in a strong collision
Thanks to "touch-up" technology, old cars that have been heavily crashed can easily be "magically" restored to almost their original state, but if you look closely you can still recognize them.
For various reasons, used cars are always attractive to customers. Buying a used car helps save costs compared to new cars, but buyers with little experience with cars can buy cars that have been in accidents. According to experts, buyers can recognize cars that have been in collisions or accidents by observing the following locations:
Windshield
Without strong force, the windshield will be very difficult to break or crack. Therefore, the car that needs the windshield replaced is most likely the car that has been in an accident or a strong collision.
To know if the windshield needs to be replaced, pay attention to the glass parameters in the lower left corner. If the car is manufactured in 2010, the last row usually has the number 0. If the car is manufactured in 2011, the last row is 1, cars manufactured in 2012 will have the number 2...
The replacement windshield will not have the "VIN" number that matches the year of manufacture and will look "wilder".
Underside of the hood
In the event of a collision, the top of the hood can easily be repainted. However, the underside of the hood is where the car's condition is most likely to be exposed.
If the car has never been in an accident, the underside of the hood should be straight and even, with no dents or dents. The sides should also be even and should not warp when closed.
Also, the small holes in the bonnet bone are intact. If these round holes are dented or deformed, the bonnet has definitely been modified.
Car trunk
Many used car buyers often do not check the trunk, but this is where the car's history of strong rear collisions is recorded.
So, open the trunk and carefully observe every small detail, especially the corners to see if there are any dents or scratches on both sides, and if the edge of the rear door is even and intact... If there are dents or scratches, it means the car has been hit hard from behind.
Mudguards
Usually made of plastic, fenders and bumpers are prone to cracking in collisions. Therefore, if the fenders or bumpers have cracks or patches, it means the car has been in a collision.
If the bumper or fender has been replaced or has multiple coats of paint, the car was likely refurbished after an accident.
Door edges and slots
Side collisions are also quite common. These locations will indicate that the car has been in an accident or collision.
When manufactured at the factory, the door jamb and the edge of the car are a single, even piece. In cases where the car has been subjected to strong pressure, the door jamb may be manually bent, resulting in uneven edges and door jamb.
The screws
A good way to tell if a car has been in an accident is to look at the screws. Open the hood, look at the front frame of the car and pay attention to each screw and detail.
If the car is in a major collision, these screws will have marks from being removed for repair.
