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When people think about dent repair at a collision shop, they often only think about fixing dents caused by serious accidents with other vehicles. In fact, many — if not most — automotive dents are the result of single-vehicle events. Here are some of the most common dents.

3 Dents Not Caused By Collision With Other Vehicles

1. Garage Contact

Dent repairPeople tend to get careless when performing repetitive tasks. One example of this is pulling into or out of the garage every day. If you allow yourself to get sloppy, you could clip the side mirror with the garage door track or bump into the far wall before stopping completely. Moreover, if you're not careful when climbing out of the vehicle, you could dent the door against your workbench or ding the fender of the other car in your two-car garage.

2. Road Debris

Whether it's a piece of gravel falling off the back of an aggregate truck or a chunk of concrete kicked up by another vehicle on the highway, road debris accounts for a lot of dent repair business. This type of hazard could leave a small chip in the windshield or a serious dent in the hood or fender.

3. Telephone & Light Poles

Whether placed on the side of the road or in a parking lot, metal and wooden poles present a hazard for drivers. They could dent your front bumper if you misjudge a parking job or ding your swinging door if you're not careful when exiting the vehicle. Take care whenever a pole is nearby; even though it cannot move, it could still cause you to seek dent repair from an auto body shop.


To have any sized ding repaired, contact Bob Hastings Collision, the premier auto body shop in East Rochester, NY. They've been serving the Upstate New York area since 1972 and offer unmatched customer service and bodywork. In addition to dent repair, they also specialize in car detailing and automotive paint scratch repair. Visit their website to view directions and business hours, or call (585) 383-8150 to schedule an appointment.

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