Can I drive around with a damaged car?

Question

I was in a car crash and the door is crushed in the side and it doesn't open there is nothing wrong with the car it is driveable. Cosmetically it looks like crap.

Answer 1

I have seen plenty of cars with damage to the body in different places, but a door may be another thing, as there is always the possibility of it flying open when you would rather it didn't.

Answer 2

In the UK cars have to be of sufficient roadworthy-ness, to be able to pass and MOT (ministry of transport) test.
Cars have to pass this test annually, and if a car fails an MOT it is an offence to drive it. It covers lights, washers, brakes, tyres, exhausts, but also some bodywork/structural points. So if the car is really badly damaged (and you are in the UK), you probably shouldn't drive it.
Plus, wherever you are, you don't want to drive an unsafe car, for your sake and others.

Answer 3

since the driver's door doesn't open then you NEED to get that fixed. if you were ever in an emergency and had to get out quickly and it didn't open you'd be up crap creek without a paddle. atleast get the door fixed so it works even if it's still dented. Function rather than looks..

Answer 4

Assuming it is going in for repairs, it can be driven until then. If it were ruled off the road you would have been told. If you aren't getting an insurance repair, you will be limited in how long you can drive it, probably 30 to 60 days.

Answer 5

as long as it's only cosmetic or minor damage. anything more, you'd get pulled over and handed a fix it ticket. At least here in California it's like that.

Answer 6

What kind of damage???