Dealing With Collision Repairs After An Accident Has Caused Mechanical Problems

The damage to your car after an accident can cause severe problems. Sometimes, these issues can cause your car to not run at all, and it may need to be repaired. The damage may be to cooling systems, the suspension, and other mechanical components. The following guide will help you deal with the repairs that need to be done after an accident has caused mechanical issues:

Removing Auto Body Trim Pieces

The trim pieces on the exterior of your car are probably damaged. These are often in the way when mechanical damage needs to be assessed. Some of the auto body trim pieces that may need to be removed when doing auto body repairs include:

• Grill and plastic trim pieces
• Front spoiler and bumper cover
• Light housings and mirrors

The bumper covers, grills, and other trim pieces are often too damaged to be repaired. Therefore, most of these parts will need to be replaced when you have your car repaired.

Damage to the Cooling System

The first parts of a car that is typically damaged in a front-end collision are the radiator and cooling system. This causes you to not be able to drive your car after an accident. This is because all the coolant in the radiator is lost. Therefore, the radiator and cooling system will need extensive repairs. You may need a new radiator, hoses and other parts.  

Brake and Suspension Damage

The suspension and brakes of your car can also be affected during an accident. This can be due to the frame moving or other issues. All the brake lines and components need to be checked when repairs are done. In addition, the suspension is going to need an alignment, and any parts that show signs of wear or damage will need to be replaced.

Repairing the Auto Body Damage

The auto body damage to your car is another issue that you are going to have to deal with. This involves replacing the trim parts that were removed, as well as pulling out any dents. When it is time to do the painting, you want to make sure that only the damaged areas are painted. This will allow the original paint to be buffed with the new coat to make repairs unnoticeable.

Issues with mechanical damage can sometimes be less visible, but they can lead to serious problems. Contact an auto collision repair service for help dealing with these problems after an accident.