Hello,
My 2020 CX-5 was hit by another vehicle while parked on the street. The body doesn't look affected but the car hit my wheel with enough force to move my car forward a couple feet and slant the vehicle diagonally into the curb. The left wheel was impacted causing both wheels to over extend clockwise horizontally (about 70-80 degree angle) and the left side mirror was smashed and is not responding. I have not attempted to drive the car (clearly not safe) but when I attempted to turn the steering wheel or move the car slightly forward or back there was a loud metal on metal clacking sound and pressure exhaust sound.
My question is - (and I know this is limited information) can this kind of impact cause frame damage and/or long term suspension/alignment/safety issues? I'm going to have the car inspected for insurance purposes and want to get some understanding of what the potential damage to the vehicle could be. Would this most likely be determined as totaled or repairable? My main concern is long term safety issues even after being repaired as a result of this. I just bought this car new!
Thanks
My 2020 CX-5 was hit by another vehicle while parked on the street. The body doesn't look affected but the car hit my wheel with enough force to move my car forward a couple feet and slant the vehicle diagonally into the curb. The left wheel was impacted causing both wheels to over extend clockwise horizontally (about 70-80 degree angle) and the left side mirror was smashed and is not responding. I have not attempted to drive the car (clearly not safe) but when I attempted to turn the steering wheel or move the car slightly forward or back there was a loud metal on metal clacking sound and pressure exhaust sound.
My question is - (and I know this is limited information) can this kind of impact cause frame damage and/or long term suspension/alignment/safety issues? I'm going to have the car inspected for insurance purposes and want to get some understanding of what the potential damage to the vehicle could be. Would this most likely be determined as totaled or repairable? My main concern is long term safety issues even after being repaired as a result of this. I just bought this car new!
Thanks