Am I worrying over nothing?

[P4D]

Hi all,

I bought a Cupra 300 nearly a year ago - 2 previous owners, an ex-demo car, less than 40k on the clock. This is my 2nd Cupra, I had a 290 a year back.

I did a HPI check on the car before I bought it as I was buying it privately, and it came back all clear.

I noticed a few months ago the two panels on the side don't align (where the ridge is), they are out ever so slightly.

Is it possible it has been in a crash? I remember I found the first owner on FB by coincidence not long after I bought it, and explained I have his old Cupra and he blocked me, so I am worried he was sketchy (the guy I bought it off, 2nd owner, was nice as pie however and took really good care of it).

Appreciate any and all opinions, I get easily paranoid so just want to hear what others think regarding if this is normal or not.

Edited by P4D on Saturday 6th August 21:19

[CraigyMc]

If you're really bothered, buy a paint thickness meter and check.

[Xcore]

Scrap it immediately

[Bobupndown]

You've never had a Landrover then?

[Knoxville2410]

There's nothing wrong with it, you're paranoid.

[SmoothCriminal]

Probably just crappy Seat build quality

[Pit Pony]

You do know that a HPI check doesn't tell you anything about repairs done by an Insurance company is they choose NOT to write it off ?

I always laugh at car salesmen, when they tell me it's never been in an accident and theyve done a you check to prove it.

[m3jappa]

Im not an expert at all but i always lift the bonnet and check all the bolts that hold the wings/front end on. If its been in an accident then those bolts won't look factory iykwim.
Im sure its ok though.

[anonymous-user]

Looks like that wing is going to fall off at any minute!!!
Seriously, I dare say the factory probably has less tolerance on the gaps and alignment compared to the more expensive Audi brands.

[Percy Cushion]

Probably better never to drive it again just to be on the safe side. On a positive note, you'll save a small fortune in fuel.

[GregK2]

Go look at some Teslas to console yourself.

[stevensdrs]

Does it matter? Most cars will have had paint, many before they leave the showroom for the first time. I would say yours has had a wing replaced at some time. It really isn't worth worrying about.

[P4D]

Pit Pony said:

You do know that a HPI check doesn't tell you anything about repairs done by an Insurance company is they choose NOT to write it off ?

I always laugh at car salesmen, when they tell me it's never been in an accident and theyve done a you check to prove it.

Yeah, I do. I just put that in there to save anybody recommending I do one to see if there is any history I should know about i.e it being a Cat S.

[P4D]

Thanks to everyone for their input, I tend to overthink things so I always value different opinions

[Jon556]

I’d be more concerned your neighbours Renault Captur boot shut line doesn’t match up.

[ensignia]

Pit Pony said:

You do know that a HPI check doesn't tell you anything about repairs done by an Insurance company is they choose NOT to write it off ?

I always laugh at car salesmen, when they tell me it's never been in an accident and theyve done a you check to prove it.