
Rear-end collisions are one of the most common kinds of car accidents,
and they can cause a variety of problems for your vehicle. Keep reading
to learn some of the most common types of damage that land cars in the
auto body shop after a collision.
Fender Damage
One of the most likely types of damage that cars sustain in rear-end collisions
affects the fenders. Also, the taillights and rear bumper are likely to
suffer some damage, as well. Luckily, one of the primary purposes of fenders
and bumpers is to protect the rest of the vehicle in the event of a collision,
so these parts are designed to absorb the impact.
Body Damage
Unfortunately, your rear bumper won’t always be able to protect the
rest of your car from damage during an accident. For this reason, damage
to the body in the form of scratches, dents, and crumpled trunks are also
common types of damage caused by rear-end collisions.
Frame Damage
When a vehicle gets hit from behind, this event has the potential to damage
the backbone of the car: Its metal frame. If your vehicle’s frame
has been bent or damaged, then you may be able to spot unusual angles
or creases in the frame itself. Also, if you’re driving and the
car veers in a direction on its own, then this can indicate that there
is a problem with the frame. However, it is not always obvious when a
car’s frame has suffered damage. For this reason, if you were recently
in a rear-end collision, then consider bringing your vehicle to a local
collision repair shop for computerized frame straightening.
Transmission Damage
For some vehicles, transmission damage can occur during a rear-end collision.
If your transmission has been damaged in a rear-end collision, then you
may notice that your transmission shifts abruptly or slips.
From dent repair to frame straightening, the team at B&L Automotive
Repairs, Inc. can provide you with professional car repair to help get
you back on the road. Please call (773) 463-1622 to make your appointment with our
certified collision center in Chicago.