Daughter tried a U-turn over a curb...

[78F350]

My youngest daughter (adult), tried to cut over a curbed median in her lowered VW New Beetle. It didn't go well. After the terrible bump and crunch, she kept driving. "Don't worry dad, I didn't drive it long. It stopped running about a minute after the oil light came on." ...I was speechless.

The base of the pan was still attached on one edge, but peeled right off for inspection:


I trailered it home. Figured there's nothing to lose cranking it for a moment. It is not seized, sounded smooth. I expect it won't last long if it runs, but an oil pan and gasket is under $50. Ordered one and said she can borrow my tools.