{"id":1098,"date":"2018-09-05T11:51:49","date_gmt":"2018-09-05T16:51:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/?p=1098"},"modified":"2018-09-05T11:51:49","modified_gmt":"2018-09-05T16:51:49","slug":"4-hidden-problems-caused-by-rear-end-collisions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.carwise.com\/blog\/2018\/09\/05\/4-hidden-problems-caused-by-rear-end-collisions\/","title":{"rendered":"4 Hidden Problems Caused by Rear-End Collisions"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever had your car rear-ended while stopped at an intersection, or know someone who has?&nbsp; Is so, take heart in the fact you\u2019re not alone.&nbsp; According to the National Transportation Safety Board (NTSB), of the over 6 million traffic accidents each year in the U.S., <em>40%<\/em> involve rear-end collisions.&nbsp; Most are not serious, and the resulting damage to the rear-ended vehicle is usually superficial, like a broken tail light or cracked bumper.&nbsp; But unfortunately, even minor rear-end fender benders can cause more serious, underlying problems to your car that may not show up for a while- ones that could place your safety, and that of your passengers, in jeopardy.&nbsp; With that said, here are 4 common hidden complications caused by rear-end collisions.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Trunk Malfunctions <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>There are several trunk-related glitches that can arise after a rear-end accident, even when your car looks fine, such as:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Lid pops open unexpectedly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>You could be driving briskly down the highway one day and the trunk lid flies open, obstructing your rearview mirror\u2019s field-of-vision.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Doesn\u2019t stay locked<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This isn\u2019t good when your car\u2019s left unattended for several hours in a strange area where there might be potential thieves around.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Water Seepage<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Rear-end collisions can compromise the trunk lid\u2019s seal, allowing potentially-harmful moisture to enter the compartment.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Opening difficulties<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>It\u2019s no fun if you\u2019re standing in the pouring rain and can\u2019t get the trunk to open with your key fob or the trunk release inside the vehicle.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Unrepaired trunk malfunctions can also reduce your car\u2019s resale value, so after an accident promptly take it to a reliable body shop to have the problem diagnosed and fixed.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Misaligned Wheels<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When your wheels are out-of-alignment, you\u2019ll notice these driving abnormalities:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Car tracks unevenly down the road<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This makes driving down winding roads trickier.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Steering wheel seems wobbly<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Could interfere with your ability to swerve, if needed.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Unusual vibrations<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This causes reduced ride comfort for you and your passengers.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>In addition to not being safe, a vehicle that\u2019s misaligned causes premature, uneven tire wear<\/p>\n<p>requiring costly replacements.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Electrical Problems <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Even a low-impact collision can loosen wires that comprise the various electrical systems that keep your car operating.&nbsp; Over time, loose wire connections can affect your vehicle\u2019s:<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sound system speakers<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>No driver likes to be without their tunes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Brake and tail lights<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Drivers behind your car won\u2019t see your tail lights when you\u2019re coming to a stop or traveling in front of them during poor visibility conditions.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>An unexpectedly-dead battery<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>This could leave you stranded alongside the road.<\/p>\n<p>All these potential unseen electrical problems are good reasons to have the wiring checked out at a collision repair shop whenever your car gets rear-ended.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Frame Bending <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>Your car\u2019s bumpers are plastic that\u2019s been painted to match the rest of your vehicle.&nbsp; When the bumper gets dented or cracked during an accident, that means the impact\u2019s force may have reached the frame beneath.&nbsp; Even minor accidents can slightly bend your frame.&nbsp; Unaddressed frame damage can lead to future safety problems like:<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>Warning system sensor misalignment<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>Bent frames can cause cameras and sensors that make up your onboard driver warning and safety systems to be out of alignment, including your air bags.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Reduced frame strength<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p>In the event of a subsequent, high-impact collision, a previously-weakened frame could give way and not protect you as it was designed to.<\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Whenever your car has sustained any type of damage from a rear-end impact, get the frame inspected promptly at an auto body shop in your area.<\/p>\n<h2><strong>Don\u2019t Take Chances After a Rear-End Collision <\/strong><\/h2>\n<p>When your car has been involved in any type of rear-end collision, even when the damage seems superficial, don\u2019t take chances with hidden problems that can jeopardize your safety later.&nbsp; Instead, bring it to a dependable auto body shop to have the damage inspected, inside and out.&nbsp; Body shop technicians have the training, experience and equipment to locate and repair underlying issues and get you back on the road promptly and safely again.&nbsp; Most collision repair shops work directly with insurance companies so you don\u2019t have to, and warranty their work to ensure your peace-of-mind for countless miles after the repairs are done.&nbsp; To search your zip code now for a better auto body shop in your area, visit: <a href=\"http:\/\/www.carwise.com\">www.carwise.com<\/a>. <strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"","protected":false},"author":2,"featured_media":1099,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4,5],"tags":[51,127,222],"class_list":["post-1098","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-auto-body-shop-consumer-tips","category-auto-body-shop-owner-tips","tag-auto-collision-tips","tag-collision-repair-2","tag-rear-end-collisions"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v28.1 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>4 Hidden Problems Caused by Rear-End Collisions - Auto Body Shop Blog - Carwise.com<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Rear end collisions can result in more problems than you thought. 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