Whether you were involved in a car accident or a foul baseball hit your car, your auto body may have a dent as a result. While many drivers are tempted to ignore these flaws, investing in professional dent removal provides essential benefits. 

3 Perks of Dent Repair

1. Prevent Functional Problems

While some dents don’t affect the drivability of your vehicle, others can cause issues. For instance, if you have a significant dent on the bonnet, door, or trunk of your car, it can bend the metal panels enough to make it difficult to open or close those moving parts. Even if the part does move, its hinges may experience stress that can wear them down over time, making that section liable to fall off.

To avoid problems, have the dent pulled out and the panel’s alignment corrected. 

2. Avoid Rust

When the auto body is suddenly bent, it can pop off a small amount of paint along the newly formed ridge, which exposes the metal to water damage and oxidation. Rust can then form and eat away at the body of the car. Prompt dent removal helps prevent rust formation, protecting the structural integrity of your car. 

3. Improve Your Car’s Resale Value 

Visible dents reflect poorly on the car’s maintenance, which can lower the value of the vehicle when you decide to sell. While a buyer can look up the VIN of a car to check its accident record, a dent may indicate it was in an unreported incident, which may make a buyer think twice.

By investing in dent removal before you trade in or sell the vehicle, you can avoid unnecessary delays and price negotiations. 

If you want to repair your car’s dents, turn to C & H Body & Fender in Honolulu, HI. For more than 30 years, this team of certified professionals has provided everything from bodywork and dent removal to new paint for all makes and models of cars. Learn more about their services by visiting their website, or give them a call at (808) 841-3618 to schedule an estimate.