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Is it safe to replace a crushed car roof?
A fallen tree limb crushed my car's roof. I could have it replaced, but is it safe? Would the car still maintain it's structural strength in case of accident. (It is a 2002 GM "W" Platform).
5 Answers
- GenericLv 41 decade agoFavorite Answer
absolutely. the roof is just another panel. its an outer skin with reinforcements on the sides, front, and back. you can replace the roof and the damaged reinforcements (and any interior damaged items) and the car will be as good as new.
Source(s): 12 years in insurance business. - tomd1980Lv 51 decade ago
Its a tough one to answer. Basically the impact of the tree limb may have sent a shockwave through the car and damaged it in other areas. I think it depends on how bad it hit it. If it was a small branch and left a bad dent it would be OK, but if it was a large limb and the whole roof caved in then the energy of the impact may have travelled down the pillars and into the rest of the car.
I would get a mechanic to look over it if it is serious as it is possible that the impact may have weakened the rest of the frame.
Source(s): Degree in Physics - 1 decade ago
Sure. It is definitely still safe. I would take it to a body shop and have them replace the roof. They will tell you if anything else needs to be done to maintain the safety value of the vehicle.
- Anonymous1 decade ago
Yes it is very safe as long as it is done by a professional shop that will not cut corners plus remember that by repairing this it will bring down the value of the vehicle when it is sold, this must be disclosed......
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- Anonymous1 decade ago
If it's done correctly, then yes. After all, roofs are welded in place while on the assembly line.
Source(s): 23+ years in auto claims