While driving home from work, a piece of plywood flew off a truck and got stuck under my car. It seems to have torn something under there. I have a lot of driving planned this week, so I wanted to ask if anyone thinks this could be an issue before my appointment next week. There’s no leaking, and no warning lights have come on.
Nah, my car is in way worse shape than that.
Rowan said:
Nah, my car is in way worse shape than that.
Same here. Mine literally lost a piece years ago. You’re probably fine.
It’s likely just the heat shield. You should be fine.
Hollis said:
It’s likely just the heat shield. You should be fine.
Thanks, that’s a relief!
Forgot to mention—it’s a 2020 Mazda 3.
I saw something similar under my 2019 Mazda 2 this summer. Drove it on two long trips after that with no problems.
You’re fine. Mazdas are tough—they can handle this kind of thing 
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