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Driving in italics (files.catbox.moe)
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[-] Dr_Fetus_Jackson@lemmy.world 61 points 15 hours 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 14 points 11 hours ago

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

[-] grasshopper_mouse@lemmy.world 7 points 14 hours 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 3 points 12 hours ago

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

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