Car Rammed Onto The Curb In Reverse, Transmission Damage?

[SeanD]

Hi guys,

Yesterday, my car was rear-ended in a parking lot (while it was parked and engine off) when the manual transmission was in reverse. As a result, the car was pushed up onto the curb (even though the handbrake was up and the gear was engaged, thats how hard he hit me). it was thrown about 4 feet sideways (back end) and about 3 feet forward (over the curb). It was towed by insurance but no appraisal til Monday. Even so, it would be a case of body damage and I don't know if they will inspect for mechanical damage.

Assuming it's not a write-off, do you think there can be damage to the transmission cos it was pushed forward while gear engaged in reverse? (handbrake was also on). The car (Honda accord) still started when the towing guys were taking it away...didn't notice any clutch slipping or anything like that at the time.

Any ideas? Thanks guys

[Mani]

Better than average that your transmission is okay. If it operates like it was pre-accident, I wouldn't worry about it.

[gunat]

How high was the curb- i'd be more concerned about suspension/drivetrain damage than the transmission itself...

[charitha19]

exactly ... would be more worried about the suspesnions and other knick knacks..