The result of common abuse that vehicle’s bumpers endure often comes from minor dings and dents. While you may want to wait on fixing them to save money or time, repairing minor damage to your bumper immediately can keep your vehicle safer in the long run. These repairs contribute to keeping the vehicle looking good and maintain the value if you decide to sell or trade-in. The importance of inspecting and repairing the minor damage that develops on the bumper immediately is something we at Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic would like to do today.
Purpose of Bumpers in Cars or Other Vehicles
The bumpers of the vehicle is critical to absorb the force of an impact of a collision. A dent, tear or small scratch can weaken the structural integrity when the safety of the bumper can be compromised. The bumper is likely to fail to protect you when the force of the vehicle collides in the event of a collision that follows the initial bumper damage that corrupted the bar or inner foam. By a collision repair specialist or if the damage is too deep to be replaced, your bumper may need to be replaced with small dents can be fixed.
How Much Does Minor Damage Devalue a Car?
Should you plan to sell or trade-in your vehicle in the future, even small dents in your bumper can be a red flag and lower the value of your vehicle. A visible dent could tell potential buyers that your vehicle has been in an accident or that the vehicle wasn’t well taken care can result in getting less than your asking price. When trading in your vehicle at a dealership, dents can lower the trade-in value towards your newer vehicle as well.
Is it Worth Going through Insurance for Bumper Damage?
It may seem like a good idea to hold off on filing an insurance claim for minor damage to your bumper to save money, however, your insurance company may inspect and find the old bumper damage. Should they determine that the previous damage structurally compromised the bumper’s integrity, the insurance company can then charge more for unnecessary repairs or even deny the claim altogether. If the insurance covers collision insurance, you may be able to file a claim and have your bumper damage covered by your policy. Be sure to check with your insurance agent and ask what would happen to your policy in the event you were to make a damaged bumper claim. They may cover minor damage without increasing insurance rates.
Repair or Replace Bumper?
The smallest dent to a front or rear bumper is a probable cause of concern. When the initial minor damage is ignored, these small tears or dents worsen and become a much larger problem. If the bumper needs to be repaired or replaced, having the bumper damage inspected can better determine.
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We will help you decide of the bumper requires a replacement of the repairs are efficient, so call Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanic today to schedule your bumper inspection.
