Car accidents are nothing to brush off. Each one is uniquely shocking and comes with its own set of damage that your ride can't always drive away from. Even the most common fender bender can leave you with damages that you can't always see until you dig deeply enough. Depending on the type of accident you've been involved in, it's possible it caused structural damage.
This type of damage is very serious and can lead to a variety of issues for your ride down the road if it's not determined a total loss. Toyota of Clermont is here with the latest info on this type of accident damage and what you should do about it. Check it out!
First Thing's First: What's a Chassis?
Before we dive into the finer details of Clermont Toyota structural damage, we need to give you the deets on some of the parts involved. Namely, the chassis.
The chassis on your Clermont Toyota car is, essentially, what your entire car is built on top of. It holds the overall body shape and architecture of your ride and is the basis for your entire car's construction. There are 2 common types that cars can be divided into:
Body-on-Frame: The frame upon which your vehicle sits is a ladder-like hunk of welded metal that houses the wheels, suspension system, and exhaust system. Larger SUVs and pickup trucks typically use this type of chassis for its sturdiness and high payload when towing. The 4Runner and Tundra are good examples of this type of construction.
Unibody: As opposed to using a ladder-like piece and building on top of it, unibody chassis combine everything into 1 shape that other features and mechanical components are built into. Think of it like a shell that then has pieces attached to it. While it may not be as heavy and capable as a body-on-frame construction, unibody adds the benefits of fuel efficiency and better structural integrity. Good examples include models like the Clermont Corolla and RAV4.
What to do About Car Structural Damage
Typically, structural damage will happen to your Clermont Toyota vehicle in the event of an accident. This can be large or small and often depends on the impact and the force behind it. The chassis, especially a unibody one, can bend, fold, and crumble in several ways that will lead to major damage. Overall, the cost to repair these types of damages is high and will lead to your car insurance company declaring a total loss.
However, if your insurance company opts for repairs then you should make sure to watch out for issues in the future.
Need more tips on dealing with car structural damage? Visit Toyota of Clermont today at 16851 State Road 50!
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