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My 2000 Insight was broadsided on the passenger side by a 1993 Oldsmobile Cutlass. Passenger side a mess, but they said it is fixable and no one seriously hurt. My question is, what about the batteries? Has anyone had experience. Should I ask the body shop to pull up the plate and take a look at them, or should I go to my dealer and have them checked? Perhaps it is not necessary at all to check them since they are on the opposite side?
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Unless the battery compartment was compressed or damaged in some way, I would guess that the batteries are probably OK. But that's just me guessing, without knowing the extent of damage to your poor little Insight.

I would say that body shop employees are not qualified to do an inspection on the battery pack. Nor would I ask them to do it, because of the safety concerns.

If it seems like it should be looked at, call a local Honda dealer and explain what happened and see if they have someone qualified.

Regards,
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