Bodywork & Accident Repairs in Sittingbourne | Eastchurch Coachworks
Did you know that around 25% of road accidents that occur in Sittingbourne and the wider UK are rear-end collisions? It’s often due to people not leaving enough space between their vehicle and the next, or “tailgating” as it’s commonly referred to. And while rear-end collisions often seem innocuous, making you think that some rudimentary bodywork repairs will restore your vehicle to its previous condition, this isn’t always the case.
Sometimes, even after driving away fairly sure you’ve gotten off lightly, there’s damage that’s occurred which isn’t immediately noticeable. It may mean you will soon require accident repairs at an equipped workshop like Eastchurch Coachworks near Sittingbourne. In this latest blog, we’ve looked at a few of the most common issues following on from a rear end collision.
Unseen Damage & Rear End Collisions
Many vehicles are woefully unprotected when it comes to collisions; they might have flimsy bumpers which don’t actually really do much. A nasty collision can cause wheel alignment issues, suspension issues, or even prevent doors from properly closing or locking. If you’ve been in such a collision, it pays to visit a provider of bodywork repairs and accident repairs – like Eastchurch Coachworks near Sittingbourne – to ensure these problems aren’t about to cause you grief.
Alignment – It’s completely normal to occasionally require professional wheel alignment due to wear and tear; simply driving over a pothole once too often can impact camber, toe and other factors which dictate whether your vehicle will be a straight shooter. So after a bump, if your vehicle starts to pull to one side, you know it’s time to head to the professionals.
Boot Issues – There’s an array of different, smaller components located at the rear of your vehicle, challenged with the task of securing your car boot. After heavy contact with another vehicle, all sorts can go wrong with them. Sittingbourne motorists may find that their boot doesn’t stay locked, or intermittently opens while driving; not good problems to have, you’ll agree, and worth visiting us for accident repairs ASAP.
Electrics – There’s so much complex wiring in today’s marquees which runs all the way through the vehicle. Wiring can be dislodged or loosened and lead to knock on problems with lights, car battery, audio system and display. Should you notice any electrical problems following a collision, visit your local accident repairs workshop, Eastchurch Coachworks, for diagnostics and assistance.
Exhaust – Following a rear-end collision, it’s well worth inspecting your exhaust system to ensure it hasn’t been: a) knocked forward, b) loosened, c) totally detached from your car’s body. You don’t want to be half way through the morning commute to hear your exhaust dragging along the road! Sittingbourne motorists with exhaust issues can visit Eastchurch Coachworks in Sheerness for bodywork repairs to get it safely and securely re-attached and re-positioned.