The Effects of Vehicular Dents and How They Can Be Repaired
Among all the things that could happen to your car, a small dent may be the least of your worries. We’re sure plenty of vehicle owners feel that way. Some people are simply fine with a car that can get them from point A to point B. While dents may not seem to be of any significant damage, you can never go wrong with getting a closer examination. After all, even the smallest dents may be hiding the most severe damages. The professionals at C & D Dent Guys are here to share our insight regarding just how much dents can negatively affect our vehicles.
Value of the Car Decreases
Mileage can decrease the value of your car and, unfortunately, so do dents. This is crucial to think about when you intend on selling your car in the near future or have a lease on it. Of course, the value of your car will depend on whoever is interested, but nonetheless, dents stand as a risk. In fact, dents devalue your car more than mileage does. It makes sense, some people don’t mind dents, but they’re definitely not a sight for sore eyes either.
Is your dent visible from five feet away? How about ten feet away? The visibility of the dent also plays a major role. If the dent is deep enough to have broken the coat of paint, that can only make matters worse. With these circumstances, it is crucial to consider having repairs done.
More Money for Overdue Dents
It is highly recommended to have dents when they are fresh, to take your car to the shop as soon as possible post-damage. By taking your car in immediately, you save yourself more time and money. Really small dents call for small repairs, which means the costs will most likely be agreeable.
When the damage is left unaddressed, the paint can worsen and the dent is at risk of expanding. If you wash your car or if your car sits in uncertain climate settings, a small scratch in the paint can turn into something much worse. One could say that the inevitable is being prolonged. The chances of a small scratch turning into a larger problem are highly likely. It is better that you approach the situation now before it worsens.
Hiding More Serious Damage
Dents can happen at any time or any place. They can happen as soon as you pull into a parking lot. They can happen if you’ve been in a car accident—which is exactly why dents should be examined immediately. You might have a small dent on your bumper as a result of a collision and might not think much of it. This is the tricky thing about car accidents. Dents can be a sign of a larger internal problem. Especially with dents on the bumper, the frame can bend and the tires may be unaligned. You may not be able to gather this information based on a dent in your bumper, but the underlying damage can pose a serious threat to your car’s internal structure. A fix that could take less than an hour could turn into a severe problem if it is left too long.
Rusting (On Top of Chipped Paint)
As we mentioned earlier, a small dent can turn into a bigger problem, internally or externally. A dent can cause the paint to chip slowly, exposing the metal of the car part. Once the metal part is exposed, rusting is only a matter of time. Damaged and bare metal is the breeding grounds for rust, an ideal environment for rust to collect. Rust can actually develop as soon as the paint chips off the body. If your car sits in extreme elements, such as heavy rain and sun exposure, it can encourage the formation of rust. With elements that your car is exposed to, your vehicle’s fate stands in more damage. Your vehicle’s molecular paint makeup is doomed if you fail to get your car treated appropriately.
Choose C & D Dent Guys As Your Go-To Car Shop
From small dents to damaged car parts, our professionals are capable and willing to do it all. We don’t want your vehicle to take a larger hit. Contact us today to learn more about how we can get your vehicle repaired and how we can help you prevent the potential for future damages.
