Unfortunately, accidents aren’t as predictable as one wants them to be. After all, with so many factors that could lead up to it, it’s highly unlikely for every single one of them to be taken into consideration. Unless the current solutions undergo improvement, only then can society be one step closer to attaining an accident-free life.

Since numerous automobile models are getting released, the increase in vehicles on the road is one of the factors to be considered why car accidents are happening everywhere. Because even while driving a model fresh from the market, there’s no telling if it might stumble into an accident. But regardless of whether the car is new or old, the outcome remains the same: a damaged car and an injured driver and passengers. And although it would be helpful to have an attorney assist you in your car accident claim, you’re still left with a damaged car.

As everyone may know, quality cars are designed to receive the most damage instead of the driver. With that logic, those with lower quality vehicles tend to fail in that regard, which leads to severe injuries and even death.

Therefore, if you ever find yourself involved in a car accident, make sure to inspect the following parts first before driving it somewhere:

• Frame

You can say that this is the ‘exoskeleton’ of your car and its main function is to withstand any force it encounters. And because of this, you might see dents and scratches on its bumper due to the accident because it’s the primary part of the car that receives the most impact. 

Furthermore, the body lines and door gaps are easy to spot as well when they’re dented out of shape, therefore making them an eyesore for many drivers who are extremely particular with their cars. But depending on its severity, that’s nothing a paintless dent repair can fix.

• Hood 

Along with the car frame, the hood might also sustain damage, especially if the impact happened to the vehicle’s front. And while it’s as much as an ugly sight as a dented frame, having a damaged hood could be extremely dangerous when it remains unchecked. 

Since it’s designed to remain secure to protect its internal systems, it’ll remain in place despite the air pressure it’s dealt with. So, it’s likely to cause another accident if the hood totally gets loose, thus the need to have it repaired immediately should be a priority. And while you could still go now and use your car on the road, you might want to have someone replace your hood while you’re at it.

• Battery

It should go without saying that having your car system damaged in any way should be your top priority. Because although a dent on a car door is really obvious, the same can’t be said about your car’s inner workings. And since the battery powers most functions in your car, it’s safe to say that you can’t just disregard it after an accident, especially if you don’t want to risk yourself getting stranded in the middle of a long drive. It’s advisable that you go to a battery check center to have your car battery tested after an accident for safety and maintenance reasons.

• Lights

While they’re connected to the car battery, you must check on the headlights and tail lights separately to make sure they’re all working. After all, these lights are important to prevent another potential car accident on the road. Besides that, having a broken or missing light is illegal in most states. Therefore, to avoid being pulled over and issued a car ticket, ensure that you double-check that all your appropriate lights are working after an accident.

• Leaks

The same as the car battery, leaks are found inside the vehicle, making it hard to be visible instantly. That said, after an accident, make sure to inspect the car thoroughly inside out, don’t forget that these leaking fluids are fundamental in running your car. There might be a chance that the leaks will appear after some time, so, for safety’s sake, check it regularly even a week after the car accident. 

• Mirrors

Although not as crucial as car batteries or leaks, having damaged side mirrors can easily affect the way you drive. Of course, there’s always the rearview mirror, which some might claim to be much easier to use than side mirrors. However, if you’re missing both side mirrors, you could get pulled over once again for driving violations since you’re risking yourself and others’ safety on the road. Accordingly, if your side mirrors were damaged in a car accident, it’s necessary to replace them immediately.

• Wheels

While car engines and fluids run the systems, the car itself won’t run if its wheels are damaged. After all, wheels have a standard shape to guarantee you a smooth ride. So, if they got dented during the accident, it’s assumed that your tires might get worn out faster, it would be advisable to replace the damaged tires as soon as possible, because it may be a cause of another accident if it blows up while on the road.

Conclusion:

Being involved in a car accident won’t leave you unscathed. And with how valuable these cars are in people’s everyday lives, it would be difficult to let them go even after an accident when it’s still functioning and just needs proper repairs and maintenance. But for security and safety reasons, you must inspect your vehicle inside out before driving it again, if it’s possible having it completely examined by a professional mechanic is beneficial.