It would depend on the actual damage, but unless there are physical dents on the roof or if it has a sunroof it's unlikely there is any internal damage. Now if you have a sunroof run it a few times just to be sure it works okay, if it does then it should be okay as well. The dent on the hood shouldn't cause any issues unless it damaged the wipers or washer nozzles, again just operate them and if they are okay they should be fine. As to the dent, it would depend on how deep it is and where as most newer vehicles don't have a lot of space under the hood. As long as it isn't hitting or rubbing it shouldn't be an issue to run the car until it is repaired. Have you talked to the insurance company yet? If not I would as that might be covered if the tree was on private property and it may fall under your employers insurance.
Good luck with it.
Repair wise it might be a dent that could easily be pushed out from underneath, but it depends on where it hit. If it worries you that it might be touching an easy way to tell would be to look at where the dent is, then at where that spot is over the engine bay. Now dust that area with some baby powder, you want just a light dusting, then close the hood. Now apply just a bit of pressure to the hood to make it seem like air is pushing it down. Now open the hood and look at the sound deadener under it. If you see a lot of powder transfer you might want to get the dent repaired soon. If you see none then it will be okay until you decide what to do.
Thursday, September 23rd, 2021 AT 11:49 AM
