Have you ever scratched your car? It's not a great feeling. Scratches are unsightly and also cost money to fix if you choose to visit a body shop. And sometimes it's not even your fault - we've all been victim to rogue shopping carts, errant birds, and highway debris damaging our paint at one point or another.
But should you really visit a body shop to have the paint fixed, or can you just ignore it and pretend like it's not there and get on with your life? Most people think scratches in the paint don't matter, but they actually can have more of an effect than you think. Our Charlotte body shop experts are breaking it down for you!
Why should you get those scratches on your car fixed at a body shop?
Reason #1: There could be more damage. So you bumped into something and scratched your car, and that's where the damage stops, right? Maybe not - believe it or not, there could be damage under the surface that you're just not seeing. This is especially true with the safety sensors and other tech found in many new cars, including our N Charlotte Toyotas. It's best to get everything checked thoroughly at a body shop to ensure no other repairs are needed.
Reason #2: Rust. When you scratch your car, it leaves the metal underneath exposed to the elements. This means moisture can easily reach it, and moisture mixed with metal leads to rust. Rust can quickly spread and cause bigger issues, leading to larger and more expensive repairs at a body shop.
Reason #3: Wrinkled paint. When you scratch your car, it leaves the edges of the paint around the scratch exposed to the elements (just like the metal underneath). Over time, this can lead to the surrounding paint wrinkling and even peeling. This means more time and money at a body shop to restore your car to like-new condition.
Reason #4: Money. Let's be real - scratches don't make for a good look. It makes your car look less-than-new, and no one wants to pay for a car covered in scratches and chips. Plus, it can also lead to the assumption that the car was not cared for and will have problems, which can deter buyers. Get the most money for your car by fixing scratches at our N Charlotte Toyota body shop.
Schedule your repairs at our Charlotte body shop!
Need auto repair for scratches or anything else? Call Toyota of N Charlotte's body shop today. We're open seven days a week at (704) 659-2040 and conveniently located just off I-77 at exit 23 in Huntersville.
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