Is it safe to drive with a bent rear axle?

No it is very unsafe and it will damage other component on the vehicle.

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Is it safe to drive with a bent rear axle?

Someone drove into my car recently. I was stationary and she was pulling out of a side road. She drove straight into my rear wheel, denting it and splitting the tyre. I have put the spare on, but a garage has told me that the rear axle is bent. I have to get two repair quotes for my insurance...

Like the other two said, no don't drive it. If you do, it will cause further damage to axle, gears, bearings and wheel. Depending on the state you live, under the insurance laws, this would be an undriveable vehicle and if you aren't at fault, the other carrier would owe you for a rental while yours was in the shop. Again, depends on the state. ( In Florida, it's the law)

I wouldn't drive the car any longer. You're just risking a total break and who knows, if you cause an accident with a known defect like that your insurance company will probably drop you. Don't get jammed up, do without the car for now. Get it fixed.

I'm no mechanic, but I'm pretty sure you need to have your car looked at by professionals. Any pressure on the axle is bound to mess up your tires, at the least. At worst, you could lose control of the car and have ana acident. Good luck.

I wouldn't assume it was safe to drive with any part not in the original shape it was in, it is pt on the car in a certain shape for a reason, really this is your life and saftey so don't trust it, get it fixed.

If it's only slightly bent, and you can compensate for the pull, it's not terribly dangerous, but it isn't recommended. If you have to do it for a few days, fine. But over the long haul, you're at a MINIMUM going to get uneven tire wear.

short-term you're probably OK but don't drive fast. don't ignore it, however. the dent could have compromised the structural integrity of the entire axle, and you don't want it to fail under normal stress. if the DEALER says it should be replaced, make sure it is and that the insurance will cover it before having the work don.

No.

Not safe and not legal.

If you had any accident with your car, then you would face prosecution for knowingly driving a dangerous vehicle. It would also invalidate your insurance - another offence.

Driving is safe, it's the crashing part that's dangerous.