Even the safest drivers and most cautious parkers will likely end up with small dings or dents on their cars. It’s because this type of damage occurs most often from car doors, small rocks or debris on the road, shopping carts, hail, and fender benders.
While minor dings may be unavoidable, fixing them yourself is not. Trying to repair them yourself often leads to more damage – and more expense for you in the long run. In this blog post, we’ll go over a few reasons why small dent removal should never be attempted on your own, the potential consequences, and why it’s best to leave paintless dent repair to the experts.
5 Reasons Why You Should Never Try Paintless Dent Removal Yourself
DIY Repair
If you’re thinking: I’ll just pick up a PDR repair kit and pop the dent out myself. How hard could it be? Fixing car dents is nowhere near as easy as it is to get them. DIY kits may not have the right tools you need and cannot guarantee that they will work on your specific car or dent. If the initial dent didn’t damage the paint job, you could do so by trying to use store-bought suction tools to pop the dent out. This leaves you exposed to rust damage or a repair that’s far more expensive than the original dent would have been. Unless you have the proper training and best tools, you’re more than likely to cause further damage to your car and end up paying more for the additional repairs.
Experience
A certified paintless dent repair technician’s role combines the artistry of a blacksmith with the precision of a surgeon. PDR techs spend years in apprenticeships and continue to refine their skills on the job every day. That kind of experience is unmatched and cannot be replicated by the common person. Being able to fix the car’s root damage so that the repair lasts and is restored to its original appearance takes someone who understands this process like the back of their hand.
Car Value Depreciation
PDR done professionally preserves the value of your car and ensures that it looks as good as new. Trying to sell a car that has the signs of a shoddy dent removal attempt will cost you exponentially more than what you would pay for a professional paintless dent repair service.
Void Warranty
Perhaps the most important reason why you should never attempt small dent repairs yourself is that DIY repairs void your car’s paint warranty and the manufacturer’s warranty. Unlike paintless dent repair, traditional dent repairs may involve removing parts of your car structure, like the roof. Once it’s removed, this could also null your car’s warranty.
Insurance
If you have comprehensive coverage on your insurance policy, expenses from hail damage repair should be taken care of. Almost all paintless dent repair is covered by insurance companies. There may even be no out-of-pocket expenses for you at all!
Why BodyGuard PDR
While PDR is overwhelmingly considered the quickest, most cost-effective, and most convenient method of small dent removal, it is always advised to go with the most trusted and experienced technicians. BodyGuard’s team specializes in PDR and has over 125 years of combined experience with 20,000+ repaired cars. Our business operates on our core values of honesty, integrity, transparency, and trust, and we believe in always putting our customers first. It is what has earned us our remarkable reputation. Trust BodyGuard PDR for excellent service and outstanding results for all of your paintless dent removal needs. If you have any questions or would like to get in touch, contact us today!