5 Signs Your Vehicle Needs to Visit the Body Shop
It’s important for your vehicle to look good at all times. It allows you to have pride in what you drive and ensure that the value remains as high as possible. Visiting a body shop can be a great way to care for your vehicle. The question is, when is it time to visit a body shop? At Webb Chevrolet, people visit our body shop for countless reasons – and there are a few signs to tell you when you should be making an appointment.
You’ve Been in a Collision
Being in a collision with another vehicle, a fencepost, or any other object can be devastating. Once you ensure you’re okay, you need to consider what issues are present with your vehicle.
Depending on how severe the collision was, you may be experiencing:
• Cosmetic issues
• Frame damage
• Internal damage
Often, you don’t know how much needs to be worked on until an auto body shop technician has had a chance to look it over. At Webb, we’re here to help determine the extent of damages and provide you with an estimate. And if you’re going through insurance for the repairs, we can help with that, too.
There’s Weather Damage
Weather of all kinds can take its toll on the appearance of your vehicle. Some of it may be from a single weather occurrence, like a hailstorm. Other damage may be a result of long-term exposure to UV rays of the sun, excessive water and snow, and more.
You may have small dents from where hail dinged the frame of your vehicle. And you may have some damage to the paint and clear coat. With the help of a body shop, you can be sure that the appearance is restored. Then, it will be as if the weather never damaged your vehicle at all.
The Paint is Fading
The paint on your vehicle is important for a few reasons. First, it offers a nice aesthetic so you can love what you drive around in every day. Second, it is what protects the interior metal from being worn and rusted.
When your paint starts to fade, it can lead to the vehicle looking much older than it is. If you plan on selling it in the near future, you’ll get less for it because it’s not visually appealing. While there are various touch-up kits that you can buy for a DIY process, they may cause further damage – especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.
By going to a professional at a body shop, it’s easier to determine what is needed. You may need a touch-up in a few areas or a full repaint. Either way, you can be sure that it’s done right. And with a new coat of paint, it can end up looking brand new for many years to come.
There are Scratches/Dents
No matter how careful you are with your vehicle, scratches and dents are inevitable. Some can be buffed out if you notice them soon enough and they aren’t very deep. Others can be deeper and unsightly.
Scratches and dents can occur from:
• Shopping carts
• Kids playing near the car
• Using a key on your door lock
• Debris on the road
• Trees and other landscaping brushing along the car
At Webb Chevrolet, we have industrial tools along with the specific experience that can help with eliminating scratches and dents. We’ll get the surface looking smooth again so you can pretend as though nothing ever happened.
There are Broken Parts
Broken parts happen because of a small accident, trying to park in a narrow spot, and more. Any time you have a broken part on your vehicle, it can be a problem. In fact, it may even cause you safety issues because of not having the light or visibility that you need. Side mirrors, headlights, spoilers, and all sorts of other things can break or become damaged. Many of these issues are hard to repair if you’re not a professional.
Here’s the good news. Our body shop uses OEM parts to get you what you need so that your vehicle is back to normal – and safer for you to drive. We keep many parts in stock and have the ability to order other parts quickly.
Whatever the reason, visiting an auto body shop can restore the aesthetics of your vehicle while also improving safety, comfort, and performance. At Webb Chevrolet, we have body shop professionals who use authentic parts to get your vehicle looking as good as new.
Schedule your appointment today or call to learn more about what services we can help with.
You’ve Been in a Collision
Being in a collision with another vehicle, a fencepost, or any other object can be devastating. Once you ensure you’re okay, you need to consider what issues are present with your vehicle.
Depending on how severe the collision was, you may be experiencing:
• Cosmetic issues
• Frame damage
• Internal damage
Often, you don’t know how much needs to be worked on until an auto body shop technician has had a chance to look it over. At Webb, we’re here to help determine the extent of damages and provide you with an estimate. And if you’re going through insurance for the repairs, we can help with that, too.
There’s Weather Damage
Weather of all kinds can take its toll on the appearance of your vehicle. Some of it may be from a single weather occurrence, like a hailstorm. Other damage may be a result of long-term exposure to UV rays of the sun, excessive water and snow, and more.
You may have small dents from where hail dinged the frame of your vehicle. And you may have some damage to the paint and clear coat. With the help of a body shop, you can be sure that the appearance is restored. Then, it will be as if the weather never damaged your vehicle at all.
The Paint is Fading
The paint on your vehicle is important for a few reasons. First, it offers a nice aesthetic so you can love what you drive around in every day. Second, it is what protects the interior metal from being worn and rusted.
When your paint starts to fade, it can lead to the vehicle looking much older than it is. If you plan on selling it in the near future, you’ll get less for it because it’s not visually appealing. While there are various touch-up kits that you can buy for a DIY process, they may cause further damage – especially if you don’t know what you’re doing.
By going to a professional at a body shop, it’s easier to determine what is needed. You may need a touch-up in a few areas or a full repaint. Either way, you can be sure that it’s done right. And with a new coat of paint, it can end up looking brand new for many years to come.
There are Scratches/Dents
No matter how careful you are with your vehicle, scratches and dents are inevitable. Some can be buffed out if you notice them soon enough and they aren’t very deep. Others can be deeper and unsightly.
Scratches and dents can occur from:
• Shopping carts
• Kids playing near the car
• Using a key on your door lock
• Debris on the road
• Trees and other landscaping brushing along the car
At Webb Chevrolet, we have industrial tools along with the specific experience that can help with eliminating scratches and dents. We’ll get the surface looking smooth again so you can pretend as though nothing ever happened.
There are Broken Parts
Broken parts happen because of a small accident, trying to park in a narrow spot, and more. Any time you have a broken part on your vehicle, it can be a problem. In fact, it may even cause you safety issues because of not having the light or visibility that you need. Side mirrors, headlights, spoilers, and all sorts of other things can break or become damaged. Many of these issues are hard to repair if you’re not a professional.
Here’s the good news. Our body shop uses OEM parts to get you what you need so that your vehicle is back to normal – and safer for you to drive. We keep many parts in stock and have the ability to order other parts quickly.
Whatever the reason, visiting an auto body shop can restore the aesthetics of your vehicle while also improving safety, comfort, and performance. At Webb Chevrolet, we have body shop professionals who use authentic parts to get your vehicle looking as good as new.
Schedule your appointment today or call to learn more about what services we can help with.