Everything is going smoothly and all of a sudden BAM! You were just hit by another car. You get out, examine your car, and everything looks fine. You consider yourself lucky, you tell the other driver not to worry about it because there is no damage, and you continue on your drive. This is a very common, yet serious scenario. When involved in an accident, the first consideration is the health and welfare of those involved, and the vehicle seems like a distant second concern. At One Stop Collision Shop, we believe that there 3 most important reasons to get your car professionally examined for collision damage immediately following an accident.
1. Sometimes, everything looks fine to an untrained person, but upon further examination from a trained professional, serious problems are found. There could be an issue with your alignment, the frame, axle, and more. If left unaddressed, these problems could actually cause another accident.
2. If you do not have the vehicle inspected immediately following an accident, you might continue to put an inspection off until you completely forget about getting it checked. Remember, just because the car is drivable and appears fine, that doesn’t mean that you are out of the woods.
3. When you attempt to sell your car or turn the lease car into the lessor, the interested party will likely examine the vehicle, and if damage is noted, you will either lose a potential sale, or you will be responsible for fixing the leased vehicle. In most states, there is a timeline that must be adhered to for insurance claims.
While your health and well-being is paramount immediately following an auto accident, the condition of your vehicle is also of extreme importance because problems could be lurking with serious safety implications. If you’ve been in an accident, head to One Stop Collision Shop right away to ensure your care receives a complete and thorough inspection.
