A bumper is one of the most commonly damaged parts of a vehicle. It’s also one of those few parts of your vehicle that you can’t see when you’re driving your car, because of which it often gets a fair share of dents and dings. Apart from the obvious reason that a dent on a bumper is easily visible – you should also consider getting a dent removal with PDR because a dent can have several effects on your car that you might not know.

Here’s why you should get a dent removed from your car’s bumper as quickly as possible.

• Rust

Why would anyone want to look at an ugly dent that tarnishes the beautiful look of your car? Even when you aren’t looking at it, there’s always that tiny voice in the back of your mind constantly nagging you to get a repair. Ignore it as long as you want; the problem gets serious when you start to see how the dent can damage the paint on your vehicle. 

The cracks caused by the impact allow water to seep under the dent. When this water touches the unprotected metal of the car, the body starts to oxidize, and rust beings to form. The worst part is, while a dent might not expand, rust will!

• Long-Term Damage

Another problem with a dent on the bumper is that you’re going to need a lot more than just a paintless dent repair if you ignore it for a long time. If there are scratches on the car, your car will need paint, and if you aren’t able to find someone experienced – the process of the repair would be prolonged. 

Weather conditions and occasional wear and tear can make the problem get bigger. 

• Lesser Resale Price

Let’s suppose you ignored your bumper dent to the point you’re thinking of reselling your car. Now, the dent has expanded, rust has formed, and even if you get a repair, the overall process will drastically reduce the value of your car. Not only are you paying a lot more for a process that could’ve been a small repair, but you’re also losing money off the price of your car. 

That is why – not only should you get PDR on your car’s bumper – you should also get it quickly!

But why PDR?

The Advantages of PDR

• It’s Quick!

You don’t have to wait for a week to get your back because the PDR process is a lot quicker than a traditional auto body repair, depending on the damage your car has sustained. Since PDR is simpler, certified technicians at Appearance 1st Automotive can get done with it quickly. 

• It Prolongs the Life of Your Car

PDR also won’t damage the protective coating your car has when it is shipped from the factory. This way, your car can stay safe from paint cracks and dents for a longer period of time. This also means that your car won’t lose value with a small repair! 

Contact us today for a free estimate to get that bumper dent fixed!