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How To Check If A Car Has Been In An Accident before Purchasing it

Carmart TeamBy Carmart TeamMarch 20, 2025No Comments6 Mins Read
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Imagine locating the ideal second-hand vehicle. It has everything, is the ideal model for the proper year, and comes with all the features you desire both inside and out. Also, the price is exactly what you want. Although the car is sound technically, there are problems with it that make purchasing it risky. The vendor was compelled to sell the car as a result of numerous serious collisions.

Some accidents don’t cause major physical damage, like a broken door or missing panels. The price of these damaged vehicles is frequently drastically reduced, so you’re paying significantly less for the same make and model. However, there is a danger involved since occasionally the automobile can be in such horrible shape that it would cost you as much to get it back on the road as you spent for the car.

It’s nearly impossible to fully understand the history of a used car before purchasing it. They experience a wide variety of new things every day, and as the years and miles pass, the likelihood of inadvertent harm increases. Because of this, it’s more crucial than ever to know how to identify if a car has been in an accident.

There are still a few important signals to watch out for in addition to a car inspection, which can tell you nearly everything you need to know and notice all of these signs for you at a much deeper and more exact level.

  1. Colour Inconsistencies

The biggest and frequently simplest indicator that an automobile has been in an accident is if its colours are inconsistent. Different tones, designs, or colours combined might be significant indicators that the car has damage that has been covered up or repaired. That doesn’t bode well.

Without a doubt, a vehicle check is the best technique to discover new colour discrepancies. Inspectors have the resources to thoroughly examine this. To be sure you can tell if you attempt it yourself, make sure the automobile is in a well-lit area with sufficient natural light. Here, be thorough.

  1. Strange Parts

Another obvious sign that the car has been damaged, and in some cases, how badly, is the condition or even the type of parts that are used to repair or replace them. This is in addition to the possibility that the colour of the car may not be consistent throughout.

Check the bumpers, mirrors, and doors first because they are probably the easiest places to identify if a car has been in an accident. However, in actuality, it can occur anywhere, including below the car’s surface. Checking for misaligned or out-of-place parts, such as those that produce gaps, is a fantastic idea at this time as well. 

  1. Cosmetic problems

The general appearance of the car is the indicator that needs no explanation in our guide to determining if a car has been in an accident. The largest problem areas you’ll probably find, besides the ones mentioned above, are things like scrapes and dents. If they haven’t been checked out or detected yet, these could even result in a write-off.

Again, if you’re going to investigate something on your own, you must be really thorough. Unnatural lighting is sometimes used to display cars inside dealerships, and as a result, dents are frequently harder to see.

  1. Strange Welding

The very last indicator of whether a car has been in an accident comes from a comprehensive inspection. Make sure you’re once again in a well-lit area and in a place where you can focus. After all, this is where we examine the car’s internals.

The best approach is to get both beneath the hood and underneath the car if you can. If there is any visible welding that seems off (or completely out of place), repairs may have been made to try to correct the situation. This might have been done at home before the sale by a mechanic or even a novice.

The advantages of purchasing a used vehicle with an accident history

Perhaps a used car that has been in an accident isn’t for you if you’re the type of used car shopper who shudders at the mention of the term “accident.” But when buying a used car, keeping an open mind can be useful.

According to several study reports, many of the vehicles on the road nowadays have some type of damage. This indicates that there are a lot of vehicles on the road that have engaged in an altercation at some point. Additionally, certain automobiles also had airbag deployment.

You can save money by purchasing a used car that has been in an accident, but you should anticipate paying less for a used car.

A car that has been in an accident is typically valued at 60% less than comparable models that have never been in an accident. Even though you’ll be saving money, there are still risks involved. Additionally, if you’re thinking about purchasing a used vehicle that has been in an accident, Take it in for a pre-purchase check to verify the vehicle’s repair status, that the person who performed the repairs did a decent job, and whether any extra work is required. Keep in mind that dealers frequently fail to reveal damage or even if it is written off.

The main deterrents against purchasing a used vehicle with an accident history

The main justification for staying away from used vehicles with accident histories because some accidents result in permanent harm. Even if the additional damage is fixed, it may cause further issues in the future. The quality of repairs is not always ideal. Repairing a car after an accident is challenging. Some shops focus more on getting the cars “fixed” as quickly as possible than on giving the cars their clients have brought them the time and attention they need.

Conclusion

When it comes to identifying problems with vehicles, this is only the beginning. Accidents actually do come in all different sizes and forms, and if you don’t know much about automobiles or aren’t an expert who knows what to look for, it’s a lot simpler than you may think to end up purchasing something that has been in an accident in the past.

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These are the absolute minimums you should look out for the next time you’re looking to buy. As always, the safest way to try and navigate the situation is with a vehicle inspection from a service like ourselves, but these are the minimums you need to look out for.

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