# Hidden damage? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** nissan, sentra, transmissions\ **Created:** [March 20, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355 "2010-03-20T16:35:12Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 5\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![brdnrd](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/b/c37758/32.png) [@brdnrd](https://community.cartalk.com/u/brdnrd)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 4:35pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355/1 "2010-03-20T16:35:12Z")
My car was rear-ended pretty hard in a parking lot and pushed over the parking stop while it was in park. There doesn’t seem to be any problem with the alignment but could the transmission or anything else) have been damaged? ---
**Author:** ![Docnick](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/ecae2f/32.png) [@Docnick](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Docnick)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 4:40pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355/2 "2010-03-20T16:40:14Z")
When this happens the oil drain plug or the oil pan is often damaged. This happened to a friend of mine and he lost all his oil and ruined the engine. You need to take it to a good mechanic have him inspect the undercarriage after explaining to him what happened. Also notify your insurance since this type of thing should be covered in your policy under “hit and run” damage. ---
**Author:** ![ok4450](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/o/e9bcb4/32.png) [@ok4450](https://community.cartalk.com/u/ok4450)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 5:07pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355/3 "2010-03-20T17:07:45Z")
Unless the car has been on the alignment rack and the suspension inspected very closely I would not rule out a problem. A car may appear to drive fine and yet may have some issues. Yes, it is possible to suffer transmission or axle damage from a hard hit. Whether your car is damaged or not I have no idea. The lower front around the A/C condenser should also be inspected for damage. (A/C leaks) ---
**Author:** ![missileman](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/missileman/32/1366_2.png) [@missileman](https://community.cartalk.com/u/missileman)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 5:29pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355/4 "2010-03-20T17:29:43Z")
Damage is very possible since the vehicle was pushed over a parking stop. Your vehicle needs to be inspected closely. ---
**Author:** ![jtsanders](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/c2a13f/32.png) [@jtsanders](https://community.cartalk.com/u/jtsanders)\ **Post date:** [March 20, 2010, 11:59pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/hidden-damage/46355/5 "2010-03-20T23:59:29Z")
Call your insurer immediately if you didn’t do it this afternoon. If you are covered and delay, it might cloud the issue.