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Minor damage? You can never be too sure…
No matter how careful we are as drivers, tight car parks, overgrown hedges, and loose stones present unavoidable risks to our cars’ paintwork. The best of us will have suffered an occasional scratch or dent to our car. While it’s a painful moment, minor damage can be all-too-easy to dismiss. Here are some reasons why you might regret leaving your car’s paintwork damaged over time, even if it’s only a little scratch.
1. Appearance
An immediate reason for many people to fix dents and scratches to their vehicle is how it looks. If you take pride in your car, you likely care whether it looks good, and dents and scratches to the paintwork certainly diminish its aesthetic value. This is especially important if you are looking to sell a vehicle, as the buyer’s first impression of it will be visual. That brings us to…
2. Resale Value
While dents, chips, and scratches to your paintwork usually do not affect how a car runs and can be fairly easy to fix, they can significantly decrease the value of your car if left unrepaired. External damage can be seen as a sign of neglectful ownership, and could lead a potential buyer to question what else might be wrong with the car. As such, it is best to ensure your car is looking its best before you put it on the market, as this is likely to raise the price by more value than you will need to invest.
3. Continued Paint Damage
Vehicle paintwork is made to withstand all sorts of weather, daily wear and tear, and regular washing. When a car’s paint is dented or scratched, these everyday factors have a greater impact, potentially causing the paint to peel or flake and exposing the sealant underneath the paint. If scratches or dents are severe enough, the sealant underneath the paint may also be damaged, creating an opportunity for the metal to rust.
4. Rust Problems
Car dents and scratches are more than just unsightly blemishes. Even minor surface damage can cause cracks which allow water to penetrate the sealant layer, and reach the unprotected metal of a vehicle. Exposure to water leads the metal to oxidise, resulting in rust. Rust is not only unappealing, but can eventually cause serious structural damage to the exterior of your car and adversely impact its safety.
5. Safety
Safety is the single-most important characteristic of a vehicle. Small dents and scratches in a car’s paintwork can result in structural damage which isn’t immediately visible. For example, modern bumper covers are often coated in plastic to minimise visible damage in low-speed collisions, but this means underlying damage can be worse than it looks. To avoid risking your safety and the safety of your passengers, get any damage to your car’s paintwork assessed and repaired by an experienced professional.
With all of this in mind, don’t let a minor dent or scratch in your car become a major problem. We highly recommend that you consult an experienced professional to evaluate the paintwork damage and recommend a suitable course of action to fix it. Often, you’d be surprised what expert technicians are capable of undoing!
From minor dings to deep scratches, smart repair technology allows you to restore your vehicle to a factory finish quickly, and at a fraction of the price offered by your average auto repair shop. Contact East Anglia Smart Repair today to find out what our team of expert technicians can do for you!
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