Don’t put a dent in your driving experience. If you have car dents, your qualified Mazda dealer is here to help.
Common Car Dents
The amount of repairs you’ll need is largely dependent on the type of dent and the extent of the damage it inflicts. Following are a few of the more frequent dent types seen in repair and service departments:
Minor Dings
A small dent that measures around half an inch or less in diameter is your best of the worst when it comes to dents. This degree of damage is typically caused by a small object like a rock striking your automobile. The damage in these cases does not extend past surface level.
Rounded Dents
These dents usually appear more pronounced. They often result from large hailstones or balls of any sort hitting your auto. While shallow, the dents have a most noticeable circular groove appearance.
Sharp Dents
If a smaller object with more heft and sharpness—like a piece of metal—hits your auto with some force, the damage may be more extensive. The car metal underneath the surface panels may be harmed due to the deeper and more pronounced dent caused by the impact.
Dents with Creases
Many cars receive dents from handles, keys, other autos, or other objects impacting and then dragging across the surface. These types of dents are capable of causing the most harm because damage can get below the panel’s surface. Also, the paint job is more likely to suffer and need some restoration.
Paintless Dent Removal
For more minor damage, the technique of paintless dent removal will often suffice. This process involves removing a dent from the car without the need to replace any body panels or add any paint to the vehicle. To accomplish this task, trained technicians use specialized tools to reshape and restore a faulty area by reaching it from the affected panel’s backside.
The process typically takes anywhere from 30 minutes to a few hours, depending on the number and degree of dents.
Extensive Repairs
A more serious dent or series of dents will likely necessitate a more detailed repair job involving fillers, chemicals, and re-painting. If the damage is very extensive, you may need to have one or more car panels replaced. You should check with your auto insurance company to see if you can get covered for your dent repairs.
Mazda Dealer Professionalism
Ignoring dents can be a costly mistake. If left unrepaired, a dent can lead to rusting and corrosion that seriously damages your auto’s overall value. By the same token, attempting a do-it-yourself fix could become equally detrimental. A qualified Mazda technician is your best bet for identifying what type of dent the car has experienced and what type of specific repairs are needed. Further, a large percentage of these repairs require specialty tools and a skilled set of hands. Botching the job could end up costing you even more in the long run.
Do you have an auto in need of repair? Visit Flood Mazda and let our high-rated expert service team take the dents out of your auto and your overall driving experience.
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