Car was T-boned, Drives Perfect, Is it a risk?

[norton44]

My 99 was tboned but the frame, alignment, tranny, and engine are fine. All there was some door damage but they still open. Am I at risk for future issues? Is there somewhere I can take it to to make sure im not going to have a dead car down the road?

 

[ExplorerDMB]

Hopefully a body/frame guy will chime in!

-Drew

 

[ProjectAviator]

Well the only issue I can see without seeing the vehicle is wind/water leaking.

Tim

 

[MONMIX]

Yeah Tim
Door fit and alignement COULD be an issue.

First the easy test is to open and close the doors. See if they POP or drop or are difficult to open and or close. The next test is to take a dollar bill. Standing out side the vehicle close the bill inside the door. Make sure it lays across the door seal, and not the latch. Pull gently on the bill. It should have some amount of resistance. If not the door is not sealing correctly.

If you have no mechanical issues and the vehicle has passed an alignment they the result of the hit will not leave you stranded. Worst case is wind noise or a water leak.