Vehicles are highly likely to have a few scratches, or even a few minor hail damage dents. Any damaged areas need auto body repairs, and the last thing you want to do is neglect them, otherwise, you can bring consequences. If the damage grows worse, it’ll become costlier to fix since minor body damage makes your vehicle’s paint and paneling more susceptible to further deterioration. Other consequences of not getting the scratches and dents that seem small repaired is what we at Top Notch Auto Body & Mechanics would like to share today.
Rust is Likely to Form on Car
Rust can quickly develop, if in the event the scratch(es) or dent(s) in your vehicle have left any of the underlying metal exposed. It is especially true as there’s already a heightened risk of rust formation with all of the moisture. It spreads quickly once rust develops is something you need to keep in mind. It may migrate toward the internal working components of your ride depending on its location. As a result of neglecting auto body repairs, aside from its negative impact on your vehicle’s aesthetics, rust can also affect your vehicle’s performance if it spreads. Since winter can have a negative impact, it is important you provide preventative care as well.
Sun Exposure Causes Further Damage to Scratches & Dents on Car
The pigmentation beneath has no protection from the sun’s rays when the protective clear coat over top of your vehicle’s pigmented paint becomes damaged. Texas has intense sun rays during the summer as well as winters. The sun’s UV rays are still very strong, and they can still worsen existing paint damage. It will inevitably make the necessary auto body repair more expensive, continued sun exposure can cause scratched paint to fade and/or crack, over time. Those damaged areas will eventually develop rust if in the event you allow that damage to remain unrepaired.
Problems Do it Yourself Scratch & Dent Repair
There are many scratches repair kits available along with countless DIY videos online with do-it-yourself methods. This can decrease your vehicle’s resale value. Scratches and dents in the body of your vehicle will lower its resale value, though this should go without saying, but it’s worth a mention, nonetheless. Those won’t reduce the resale value considerably, if the damage is only minor, a small hail damage pockmark or two, superficial clear coat scratches, and so forth. They will decrease the value of your vehicle by approximately $1,200, if your vehicle requires scratch and dent repairs that would total $2,500, and you neglect those repairs, for example.
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No matter the extent of the dents and scratches of your vehicle, whether they be just minor or major issues in Dallas, TX, the experts of Top Notch Auto Body & Mechanics can make the necessary repairs. We can offer estimates for your damage and help you navigate through the insurance claims if you decide that is the route you want to take. With qualified experts, premium products, and advanced equipment, Top Notch Body Shop & Mechanics provides quality workmanship. Call us to schedule your next appointment today!
