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[-] Dr_Fetus_Jackson@lemmy.world 76 points 1 year ago

This is what's called a "diamond" in the vehicle's unibody frame structure. This car has likely been in a frontend accident that was bad enough to shift one rail back far enough that the entire chassis is out of square in a big way. The tires, bearings, suspension linkages and other parts are wearing way faster and it won't have a long life on the road. Shitty insurance policy, body shops, and ignorant (and broke) buyers keep these sleds on the road. I can almost guarantee that the airbags in that heap are blown and weren't replaced. This shiz shouldn't be allowed on the road.

[-] Ilovethebomb@lemm.ee 22 points 1 year ago

My guess is the owner knows damn well their vehicle isn't safe, but doesn't have much choice than to drive it.

[-] taladar@sh.itjust.works 5 points 1 year ago

Must be that freedom car-centric societies apparently offer according to drivers.

[-] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 11 points 1 year ago

Thanks for the explanation. I couldn't tell if it was some sort of optical illusion or if their shit was fucked up.

[-] Anticorp@lemmy.world 6 points 1 year ago

You're right, that should not be on the road.

I'm sure it's not allowed, they just haven't been caught yet.

this post was submitted on 24 Nov 2024
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