07/01/2026
Here’s useful vocabulary list used for vehicle damage
Damage – Physical harm to the vehicle
• Impact – Forceful contact causing damage
• Collision – Vehicle hitting another object/vehicle
• Accident – Unplanned incident causing damage
• Wear and tear – Gradual damage from normal use
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🔧 Body & Exterior Damage
• Dent – Small inward bend on the body
• Scratch – Light surface mark on paint
• Scuff – Abrasion caused by rubbing
• Crack – Split or fracture (plastic, glass)
• Chip – Small broken piece of paint or glass
• Rust – Corrosion of metal
• Peeling paint – Paint coming off the surface
• Bent – Out of original shape
• Misaligned – Parts not properly positioned
• Broken – Completely damaged or split
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🪟 Glass & Lighting Damage
• Shattered windshield – Glass broken into pieces
• Cracked windshield – Visible fracture lines
• Chipped glass – Small missing piece
• Foggy headlamp – Cloudy headlight cover
• Broken tail lamp – Rear light damaged
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🛞 Wheel, Tire & Suspension Damage
• Punctured tire – Air leakage due to hole
• Flat tire – No air pressure
• Blowout – Sudden tire burst
• Worn tread – Reduced tire grip
• Bent rim – Wheel rim damaged
• Alignment issue – Wheels not correctly aligned
• Suspension damage – Shock/strut problems
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⚙️ Mechanical & Internal Damage
• Engine knock – Abnormal engine noise
• Oil leak – Fluid escaping from engine
• Coolant leak – Radiator fluid leakage
• Transmission failure – Gear system damage
• Brake fade – Reduced braking efficiency
• Electrical fault – Wiring or electronic issuer
