My wife was involved in a rear end accident July 27th or there about.
The trunk, bumper, and rear panels over the rear wheels where also
affected. To say the least it was a pretty good rear end job. After
four weeks of rear tail light problems following my wife back to the
repair shop that warrantied there work, I noticed her rear tire was
bowed out (tweeked). I disputed this with a mercury inspector and the
shop owner and they were convinced that the tire was not tweeked as a
result of this accident because they could not see any knicks or
scratches on the control arms. Does anything need to rub up or hit the
control arms in order for them to become damaged? My thought that
impact alone and her car skidding from the impact could have done this.
Just my two cents anyone with this type of expertise would greatly be
appreciated. I meet with the adjusters supervisor on Wed. and I want to
come with a loaded gun 8).
KjunRaven - 22 Oct 2006 00:13 GMT
willy4x4s@aol.com wrote in news:1161377633.330562.278230
@e3g2000cwe.googlegroups.com:
> My wife was involved in a rear end accident July 27th or there about.
> The trunk, bumper, and rear panels over the rear wheels where also
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> appreciated. I meet with the adjusters supervisor on Wed. and I want to
> come with a loaded gun 8).
im assuming 'bowed out' and 'tweeked' equal 'excessive toe out or
in'.........no mention of vehicle make/model either so im assuming front
wheel drive with independent suspension.........ive seen hundreds of
control arm bending problems caused by the recovery drivers winching down
the vehicle by attaching hold down chains to the control arms. stupid, but
affordable mistake............