Car did a 180 the on ice , hit the curb with side of rear tire?

Question

now my steering wheel is like 30 degrees ****** to drive the car straight... I know need to get it fixed but am I in any immediate danger if I wait a week to get paid?

Answer 1

Don't drive that car! You're putting yourself in danger, not to mention chewing your tires up.

Think about it this way...you lost control and did a 180, and that was BEFORE your alignment was messed up. With at least one wheel pulling in a different direction, it will be much easier to lose control now.

If it turns out to be an expensive repair (probably won't be cheap), check your insurance coverage, you may be able to claim it.
Good luck!!!

Answer 2

Yes, a simallar thing happened to me before. It needs to be re aligned. I wouldn't put it off for to long though. The longer you drive it like that the more screwed up it will become. There will be more stress on the tires and steering will be off but you are in no danger. Just take it easy and use it as little as possible untill you can get it fixed.

Answer 3

Well you aren't going on the freeway thats for sure... the stress will likely break the wheel and then you become a danger not only to yourself but to others too,

More important is the cost trade off...

If you keep driving it, you may make the problem worse,... and more expensive.

Right now you may have a bent axle.. your diriving may stress the center section (3d member) and those are not cheap to replace.

My vote... get it fixed or sideline it till you can aford to get it fixed.
its not worth the risk especially when you can rent a car for a week or so for under $200 if you shop.

good luck

g

Answer 4

This happened to a mate of mine and she had to have an alignment done and new tie rods. I am assuming you will need the same thing.

Answer 5

You can wait as long as you would like. In the meantime, I wouldn't drive it.