Minor body damage can lead to bigger problems down the line, but many people still decide to ignore minor problems to their vehicle’s body. At JD’s Auto Repair, we want to tell you exactly why minor bodywork issues should never be ignored!
Why Do People Ignore Minor Bodywork Repairs?
Many people ignore minor bodywork repairs but understanding why we do this is an important part of helping get people out of this bad habit. Here are some of the major reasons why people ignore minor bodywork repairs:
- Thinking the issue won’t get worse
- Not noticing the issue or problem until it develops
- Assuming the problem will cost too much
- Too busy to take the vehicle to the auto repair shop
If these reasonings sound familiar, read on to find out why you should never ignore minor bodywork issues.
Types of Issues That Get Ignored
Certain issues are regularly ignored by vehicle owners. We wanted to address these here and tell you why they should never be overlooked.
Scratches and paintwork damage – Your vehicle’s paintwork protects the body from corrosion and rust that can get under the paintwork and create major structural problems for the vehicle body. If you have any scratches or scrapes that reach under the paintwork and expose the metal layer, you should always get it attended to.
Bumps and dents – We all have small accidents every now and again, and if you’ve bumped your vehicle and have a visible dent, you should always get it looked at by an expert. This is because vehicle bodies are specifically designed to be structurally sound. They have been designed to crumple safely if you’re in a wreck. So, if your vehicle’s body is compromised, it’s likely to be less safe, putting your and any passengers’ lives at risk.
Bad alignment – If your vehicle veers off to one side when it shouldn’t, you may have poor alignment. Most people feel like they can compensate for this slight misalignment by turning the steering wheel slightly. However, poorly aligned wheels will only get worse over time. If you keep putting it off, you are more likely to be in a wreck or crash as you won’t have total control of your vehicle. Misalignment also wears your tires down unevenly, meaning you’ll be at risk of having a serious blowout at high speed.
Headlight damage– Headlights should always be changed or repaired if they are cracked or damaged. Your headlights are specifically designed to bend the light onto the road and away from the eyes of oncoming drivers. If they are damaged, the light bending could be affected, causing oncoming drivers or yourself to have poor vision at night.
Get Minor Body Damage Repaired With Jd’s Auto Repair
Getting minor body damage repaired at the first sign of a problem will likely save you money in the long run. Most importantly, it could save lives. If you have minor damage to your vehicle, bring it down to JD’s Auto Repair. Some jobs can be fixed on the spot, so you won’t be stuck without a vehicle. Give us a call at (215) 938-9270 to see how we can help you.
