Do Car Dents Get Worse Over Time?
Life is full of chaos! When you get in an accident or some random object chooses to make its way to your vehicle and causes a dent, who has time to deal with the issue? It’s only a small dent after all. Any issue related to your vehicle should be put on the back burner, right?
Unfortunately, no! Write down the following somewhere and place it somewhere you can see it every day: a stitch in time saves nine. In other words, the sooner you get something fixed, the less hassle it will be! This is especially true when it comes to dents.
Why Dents Get Worse Over Time
As with an article of clothing with a small hole, a hole that will eventually grow, a dent has the same effect. The dent may be small today but with each passing day, it grows larger. Eventually, you will have a dent that’s doubled in size. Not only will be become bigger in size but it can have other negative ramifications.
A Small Dent Today, a Large Dent (Plus More!) Tomorrow
In addition to doubling in size, a dent left unfixed will cause other visible damage. Think of it as an open wound. If left untreated, you risk the possibility of infection. Exposure in the form of a dent allows for oxygen and moisture to cause more damage to the material. You’ll notice rust and other visible damage. The longer you wait to have the once-small dent fixed, the weaker this area of material will become.
Other Areas of Your Car Will Be Impacted
It may not seem like something as trivial as a dent could cause so much damage but don’t be fooled. As Shakespeare wrote, “Though she be but little, she is fierce.” So keep in mind, even the slightest dent can have a dramatic impact. From preventing your doors from properly closing to bending the metal of other areas of your vehicle out of shape. There are a variety of ways your car can be negatively impacted by a dent. Don’t wait to see what they are!
Looking to Sell Your Car, Not With That Dent
If you’re planning on selling your car anytime soon, you’ll definitely want to get any dents or dings fixed. Even if you think that lowering the cost of the vehicle by a couple of hundred dollars will catch the eyes of potential buyers, don’t be so confident. Buyers are looking for pristine, dent-free vehicles. Any sign of damage will tell the buyer that there are underlying issues with the vehicle.
Don’t Delay! Get Your Dent(s) Fixed Today.
Now that you know untreated dents can cause worse damage as time passes, it’s time to act. Contact C&D Dent Guys to have your dents fixed with ease! You’ll quickly forget the dent ever existed.
