Small dents or dings are possibly the most common thing that most of us see on vehicles. And with busy schedules and other financial and other obligations, it is easy to neglect to get that small ding fixed. However, small dings can pose huge problems, and the following includes seven reasons for how these problems could be huge:
Rust
You may think that a little ding is insignificant, but it shouldn’t be taken lightly. A ding can be the start of rust growth on your vehicle. The dented car surface produces an imbalance because the surface was meant to protect the vehicle’s internal machinery from the weather. And since the dent is causing exposure to the internals, moisture seeps in and produces rust. And as a result, rust may kill the machinery if the situation is not resolved.
Compromised Safety
Most people don’t think a dent is a safety issue, but it could be. The impact that created the ding on your vehicle could also have shaken up the balance between the machinery in your car. If that is the case, this impact may also result in some internal problems. So, it is imperative to get your vehicle checked, just in case. Then, you know whether you can safely drive your vehicle.
Resale Value Reduced
This may be self-explanatory. Nevertheless, just know that if you are planning on getting a trade-in on your vehicle with a ding, your vehicle will not have a higher trade-in value. That is, it wouldn’t be as high as if the vehicle didn’t have a ding.
The Tendency to be More Careless
When your vehicle is new with no dent in it, you tend to be more careful with your driving. You may have more fear about your car getting any type of damage than if your vehicle already had a dent in it. When you have a ding on your car, you may subconsciously have less fear because your vehicle already has a ding anyway. And as a result, you may get more dings and not think much about it. However, the more dings, the more repairs that will be needed, and the lesser your trade-in value may be.
Harming of the Exterior
Many people think that a ding is only cosmetic. However, the smallest auto body damage can affect the paint and reduce the vehicle’s structural integrity. The paint removed from an area of the vehicle may happen. Sun exposure and moisture may also cause further issues with the car, and rust may develop in the area.
Other Problems Masked
The result of a collision or an impact usually includes dents. These impacts are usually the result of a slight fender bender or the falling of a tree branch or a piece of hail. Also, a low-speed collision can damage your car.
And as a result of these dents and dings, the problem could be hidden damage, i.e., far less visible damage. For example, if you back out of a parking spot and you bump something, the impact point could be the wheels ending up misaligned. And even if you don’t see this result, these issues may eventually adversely affect your car.
You may also think that a ding on your vehicle may not require immediate attention, but this couldn’t be further from the truth. Previous reasons show why it is critical to get your vehicle checked when you get a dent. This issue, if left unattended, will spread and worse, which will make it harder to resolve. It would take more money and time to repair your vehicle.