Locations 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 may 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 impact, 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 has been replaced, pay attention to the glass parameters in the lower left corner. If the car was manufactured in 2010, the last row usually has the number 0. If the car was manufactured in 2011, the last row is 1, cars manufactured in 2012 will have the number 2...
The new windshield will not have the "VIN" number that matches the year of manufacture and will look "wilder".
Under 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 edges of the underside of the hood are straight, even, and have no dents or dents. The edges on both sides are also symmetrical and do not warp when closed.
Also, the small holes in the bonnet bone are intact. If these circular marks are dented or deformed, the bonnet has definitely been modified.
Trunk
Many people who buy used cars often do not check the trunk, but this is the location that stores the history of the car having had a strong collision in the rear.
So, open the trunk and carefully observe every small detail, especially the corners to see if there are any dents or scuffs on both sides, and if the edge of the rear door is even and intact... If there are dents or scuffs, it means the car has been hit hard from behind.
Mudguard
Usually made of synthetic plastic, fenders and bumpers are prone to cracking when impacted. Therefore, if the fenders or bumpers have cracks or patches, it means the car has been in an accident.
If the bumper or fender has been replaced or has multiple coats of paint, the car has likely been refurbished after an accident.
Door Edges and Slots
Side collisions are also quite common. Therefore, these locations will "betray" the car's history of accidents or collisions.
When manufactured at the factory, the door gap and the edge of the car are a single, even piece. In cases where the car has been subjected to strong pressure, the door edge may be manually bent, resulting in a difference in the edge and the gap.
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 serious collision, these screws will have marks from being removed for repair.
