Can a broken front axle damage your car?
This truly depends on how much more damage has been done to your car besides the broken front axle. Front drive axles do break occasionally through no fault of the driver, and when they do, they rarely damage any other parts of the car unless you are traveling at a pretty good clip.
When do you know your car axle is broken?
If you notice vibrating when accelerating, or noises when going in turns then, there is every tendency that your axle is becoming damaged. Damaged axle may occur when the car shocks are become worn out. You can get a broken axle if the shocks are hitting potholes continuously on the road and damage the vehicle in the process.
How much does it cost to fix a broken axle?
While I know that a broken axle by itself is a 100$–300$ part; it all depends on how it broke. A unibody vehicle has the front axles (and engine, and transmission) attached to a sub-frame; and if that sub-frame gets bent, warped or broken (along with the axle), then that is a very expensive fix indeed.
What happens if the front axle of a unibody breaks?
A unibody vehicle has the front axles (and engine, and transmission) attached to a sub-frame; and if that sub-frame gets bent, warped or broken (along with the axle), then that is a very expensive fix indeed. For an older vehicle; such an expense may not be justified by whatever statistical formula your insurance adjuster is using.
This truly depends on how much more damage has been done to your car besides the broken front axle. Front drive axles do break occasionally through no fault of the driver, and when they do, they rarely damage any other parts of the car unless you are traveling at a pretty good clip.
While I know that a broken axle by itself is a 100$–300$ part; it all depends on how it broke. A unibody vehicle has the front axles (and engine, and transmission) attached to a sub-frame; and if that sub-frame gets bent, warped or broken (along with the axle), then that is a very expensive fix indeed.
If you notice vibrating when accelerating, or noises when going in turns then, there is every tendency that your axle is becoming damaged. Damaged axle may occur when the car shocks are become worn out. You can get a broken axle if the shocks are hitting potholes continuously on the road and damage the vehicle in the process.
What can cause a tire to fall off while driving?
In addition to loose or broken lug nuts, there are other ways a tire could fall off while you are driving. When an axle breaks, it can fly off and take the entire wheel and tire assembly with it. If the bearing fails, or there is a problem with the axle/spindle nut and the hub comes loose, the hub and wheel can fly off.