Lots of car owners see a tiny scratch or a small dent and figure that’s no big deal, so it’s not worth repairing the problem. But whether you’ve been in an accident or simply found something new since the last time you washed your car, it’s more important than you realize to get those scrapes and dents fixed. Collision Correction & Customs is here to tell you why.
The Problem Can Be Bigger than You Think
Small dents and scrapes can sometimes look as if they’re not all that serious. What you may not realize, though, is that sometimes those cosmetic issues are actually much deeper or more intense than they first appear. Part of what helps to absorb energy from a crash, even a small one, are parts like foam pieces underneath the body of the car. That foam may need to be replaced in order to keep your car as safe as possible. That means that there are issues beyond what appears on the surface to be just a small scrape or dent.
Fixing Damage Inhibits Rust Formation
Your car’s paint is much more than just decorative. It’s easy to get caught up in believing that the paint is just an aesthetic choice, though. What the paint primarily does is protect the metal body of your car from rust formation. When the paint layers are damaged, that means that rust is far more likely to form in those areas. Once it does, rust starts to eat away at the metal. Let that go for long enough, and the structural integrity of the car is at risk.
You Need to Protect Your Car’s Value
What does all this mean ultimately, though? If you don’t make these repairs to your car, you’re eventually affecting the value of the car. That might not matter today, but it can matter a lot even a couple of years from now. And in that couple of years, there can be a lot of damage from not repairing what was once a small scratch or dent that drop the value of your car by quite a lot. That’s a situation that is easily preventable with just a small repair now.
Have a few scratches and dents you need to be taken care of on your car? Call us today at Collision Correction & Customs in Fuquay-Varina, NC. We’ll help your car get back to looking its best as quickly as we possibly can.
