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What are the differences between car code 1 2 and 3?

Car Code 1

* This is the most serious car code and indicates that the vehicle is unsafe to drive.

* It may be issued for a variety of reasons, including:

* Major damage to the vehicle's frame or structure

* Faulty brakes

* Steering problems

* Tire problems

* Suspension problems

* Engine problems

* A vehicle with a Car Code 1 must be towed to a repair shop and cannot be driven until the repairs have been made.

Car Code 2

* This is a less serious car code than Code 1, but it still indicates that the vehicle has some safety issues that need to be addressed.

* It may be issued for a variety of reasons, including:

* Minor damage to the vehicle's frame or structure

* Minor brake problems

* Steering problems

* Tire problems

* Suspension problems

* Engine problems

* A vehicle with a Car Code 2 can be driven, but it must be repaired within a certain amount of time.

Car Code 3

* This is the least serious car code and indicates that the vehicle has some minor safety issues that do not need to be addressed immediately.

* It may be issued for a variety of reasons, including:

* Minor cosmetic damage

* Minor electrical problems

* Minor interior problems

* A vehicle with a Car Code 3 can be driven without restriction.