What do u think could b wrong ?

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Asked by Taylor Oct 15, 2020 at 07:41 AM about the 2007 Cadillac CTS 3.6L Sport RWD

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

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ok so long story short I believe tires were still wet
had jus left car wash made a left on my street and
car kept turning which hit a parked car and my car
goin up curve a little so now front right passenger
bends out at the bottom and tired are going .shop
said it is the left control arm and cradle bent I have
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101,775

Unless your tires were bald, I doubt their being wet caused your accident. More likely you had worn steering components like a bad tie rod that cause a loss of steering.

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155,535

Or the pavement was wet and you hit the gas a little too hard. Jim

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Yes thats what happened but im askin what do u think I need to fix to make my car drive right again bc the front passenger side went up the curb and I think bent that why tire is bending out. The control arm isn't bent but the front cradle u can see is uneven

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157,625

Don't drive it if a tire is sticking out.

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How is driving school goin to fix my car im askin should I replace my front cradle

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40,260

Have a local mechanic put it on the lift to see what parts are bent and need replacing. Find one that has an alignment machine as well, sometimes it's hard to see what is actually bent.

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157,625

Driving school will prevent another occurrence. As suggested get it inspected.

101,775

Replacing an engine cradle or sub frame is not a job for casual DIYer. That is a huge job and should be left to a pro.

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155,535

Yes, as others have recommended, have it inspected by a reputable service facility. I would suggest a local body shop. If you have full coverage insurance they'll pay for the damage, less your deductible. I'm sure the owner of the parked car has already filed a claim against your insurance. Hope that helps! Jim

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