New car sensors are so fragile, a tap messes them up and adds hours

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But come on, how often does a "love tap" actually happen? Most people go years without even a door ding. Seems like the tech is working as intended, freaking out over rare hits because that's literally its job. My old car's bumper was cracked for a decade and it drove fine, but that doesn't mean it was better. The sensors are just telling you something got bumped, which is true.

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drew8387mo ago

Honestly, these new sensors act like they're made of sugar glass or something. A tiny tap and the car freaks out like it's been in a wreck. The fix probably costs more than my first car did. Makes you wonder if the tech is too smart for its own good. Ngl, it's like the car has a nervous breakdown over a love tap.

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tessa6957mo ago

You might try getting the sensors recalibrated before replacing them. I had a similar issue where a light bump set off warnings, but a recalibration fixed it for way less money. It's worth asking your mechanic about it next time you're in.

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