Ignoring minor dents on your car may seem like you’re saving money, but it can actually cost you much more than you expected in the long term.
Minor dents can eventually turn into serious problems if left unattended, which is why you should seek professional repairs as soon as possible.
Signs you need dent repairs
There are a number of different signs which indicate you may need dent repairs, these range from visible dents to unusual sounds/handling issues whilst driving:
- Visible dents – Whilst it seems obvious, we find that many customers ignore smaller dents, brushing off the need for them to get damaged because they think it won’t affect how the car runs. Whilst this could be true, dents can have more structural issues than you realise, and even minor dents can snowball into bigger issues.
- Misaligned panels – If you notice panels around doors or the car bonnet are not quite aligned as they should be, there may be some hidden damage under the surface, which affects the vehicle’s structure.
- Cracked paint – Damaged paint around a small dent usually indicates that the metal has been warped a significant amount. This means that damage might be worse than it appears on the surface.
- Vibrations/unknown noises – Steering wheel vibrations or humming noises whilst driving may indicate a structural issue with your vehicle, which could be the result of what seemed like a minor dent or bump. This would need urgent body repair.
If the damage to your vehicle was the result of an accident, we’ll help you deal with any insurance claims, repairing your vehicle to the highest possible standard. If not, we’re still able to help at fair prices. Get in touch with us today.
What happens if you don’t repair dents quickly?
Whilst you’re not guaranteed to run into major issues if you don’t repair dents quickly, you always run the risk. Further down the line, you may experience problems such as rust and corrosion, higher repair costs,lowered resale value,insurance complications, paint degradation, and much more.
Common types of minor body damage
Dents aren’t the only type of minor body damage which need fast repairs, there are actually multiple different damage types which should be looked at as soon as possible:
- Dents/dings – Even just smaller dents caused by shopping trolleys or other car doors are worth getting looked at.
- Surface scratches and scuffs – These could also be caused by shopping trolleys or car doors, or bushes and keys.
- Bumper cracks – Plastic bumpers are prone to cracks even after minor bumps or curb impacts.
- Chipped paint – Typically caused by gravel or road debris hitting the car, especially on the hood and bumper. If left, these may lead to rust.
- Surface rust – Usually appears in small patches where paint has been chipped, but can spread into bigger issues.
All of the above issues begin as minor ones, but very regularly develop into bigger problems which can impact safety whilst driving. That’s why we’d suggest timely specialist repairs.
Why you should repair dents quickly
You should seek professional repairs for dents to your vehicle as soon as possible, even if they are only minor, because failure to do so means you run the risk of allowing small problems to turn into bigger ones.
As mentioned, failing to repair dents fast can lead to major structural issues such as rust and corrosion, or damage to the mechanisms inside your car. There is a chance that you might end up driving an unsafe vehicle without even realising it. So using an insurance approved body shop is the best way to find reliable repairs.
Vehicle repairs with ST Accident Repairs
As a BS 10125 Kitemark certified repairer, ST Accident Repairs can offer you the gold standard of body work. No issue is too big or too small for us, which is why we’re happy to help with your minor body damage before it snowballs into a major, more expensive issue.
Get in touch with us today to discuss your repairs.
