Being a vehicle owner means being concerned with the structural integrity of what you drive. No matter how much caution you exercise during your daily commute, some things are far beyond your control and can cause a blemish on another perfect day. We’re referring to when you go to the supermarket and, through no fault of yours, realize that a ding or dent is left behind on your vehicle from a shopping cart. What do you do next?
Well, this is a very unique situation. Unlike an accident that involves another automobile, it’s not always possible to determine who’s liable for the damage. More often than not, having the dents repaired falls squarely on your shoulders. In the past, getting a dent fixed meant taking your vehicle to a body shop and being without transportation for several days. The dent was then pounded out, sanded, and painted over, all with a color that did not match the original tone. This can have a negative effect on resale value and even void corrosion warranty coverage, depending on what brand you drive.
There’s a new way to handle these minor hiccups. We’d like to introduce you to Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) and how it’s revolutionizing body shop operations. Unlike conventional methods, PDR involves the removal of your vehicle’s exterior panels and tackling the dents from underneath. This results in dent repair that’s much quicker, and your car will be back on the road in a matter of hours, if not sooner. PDR also doesn’t need to be reported to insurance companies or placed on your vehicle history, which means your rates won’t increase, and your resale value won’t diminish.
Another advantage is that PDR leaves much less waste behind, making it a more environmentally conscious practice. Older methods of dent removal meant sanding, paint, and chemicals, all of which need to be added to the PDR process. With the removal of an exterior panel and a set of special tools in the hands of a technician, your vehicle and the environment will be adequately safeguarded.
If you’ve recently gotten acquainted with a shopping cart and need a dent removed, see us at the Redlands location of Dent Shop, located at 560 Nevada Street. We’ll apply paintless dent repair to your vehicle and quickly get you back on the road!