Car stopped moving after accident, should I repair, or let it go...?
5

Asked by Assterisk Apr 17, 2011 at 03:05 PM about the 1996 BMW 3 Series 328i Convertible RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I was recently in an accident on the X-way and clipped the wall with the front end.
I bent my driver side lower control arm to the point where the tire was just
touching the back of the well. I was able to get off the X-way, but after about a
mile, the car wouldnt move anymore. I could hear the gears moving in the trans,
but it wouldnt move any longer. I know the R&R for the control arm wont be that
bad, but if I killed my trans somehow, I may want to give up as that would
probably be too expensive, and I dont want to pay for the control arm if it will just
be a waste of money on a car that wont move... Is it possible to kill the trans from
a collision like that, or with the tire touching the inner well did the traction control
system just shut it all down?

1 Answer
5,055

Momba21 answered 13 years ago

Most people think that a simple control arm replacement would be an easy fix, but more often the subframe, knuckle, strut and/or strut tower is also damaged. I would check to see is rear wheels will move manually. Sounds alot worse than you think.

2 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

Shortcuts

Search BMW 3 Series Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Robert Charlson
    Reputation
    3,950
  • #2
    apbimmer98
    Reputation
    3,100
  • #3
    Abu Luca
    Reputation
    2,980
View All

Find great deals from top-rated dealers

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used BMW 5 Series
20 Great Deals out of 344 listings starting at $4,500
Used BMW M3
3 Great Deals out of 83 listings starting at $15,995
Used Mercedes-Benz C-Class
102 Great Deals out of 1,544 listings starting at $3,500
Used Ford Mustang
55 Great Deals out of 1,343 listings starting at $4,995
Used Mercedes-Benz E-Class
27 Great Deals out of 476 listings starting at $5,700
Used Honda Accord
56 Great Deals out of 996 listings starting at $2,000
Used Audi S4
7 Great Deals out of 89 listings starting at $8,900

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.