When your car sustains body damage—be it a bumper scuff, a scratch, a minor dent, or alloy wheel damage—it can be challenging to determine whether to repair the damage or replace the affected part. To help you make an informed decision, we’ve outlined the advantages and disadvantages of both repairing car body damage and replacing the panels or alloy wheels.
Advantages of Repairing Car Body Damage
Cost Savings with SMART Repair
Choosing a localized car body repair can save you a substantial amount of money. SMART repair experts, such as Remote Paint Repairs, address only the damaged portion of the panel. On the other hand, opting for a panel replacement means incurring the cost of new parts and their installation, which can be quite expensive. A professional repair, like fixing a paintwork scratch, guarantees a high-quality finish without necessitating a full part replacement.
Time Efficiency in Repairing Paintwork
Save Time with SMART Repairs
A SMART bumper scuff or paintwork repair can save you a significant amount of time. With a repair from Remote Paint Repairs, there’s no need to wait for car parts to arrive and be installed. You can simply contact your local Remote Paint Repairs specialist for a free damage estimate, often provided within 24 hours. Remote Paint Repairs has a network of mobile specialists who can come to your location, whether it’s at home or work. For more extensive damage, they also have conveniently located Car Care Centres. Using a repair specialist not only saves time but also eliminates the hassle of locating and ordering car parts.
Remote Paint Repairs: Fully Guaranteed Services
Lifetime Guarantee on Repairs
At Remote Paint Repairs, we take pride in delivering exceptional service to our customers and ensuring your satisfaction with the work performed by our local specialists. That’s why we offer a lifetime repair guarantee on the majority of our services**. This guarantee provides you with complete peace of mind when booking a car body SMART repair.
Drawbacks of Replacing Car Panels
Higher Costs
Replacing car panels and bumpers is typically more expensive for several reasons. First, you will likely need to pay a professional to remove and refit the panel, bumper, or alloy wheel. Second, the cost of car parts themselves can be high, especially if they need to be shipped from overseas.
Potential Delays in Receiving Parts
Ordering car parts isn’t always straightforward. Parts can take weeks to arrive, especially if there are delays in shipping from overseas. Once the part has arrived, you will need to book an appointment to have it fitted, which can cause additional delays.
Inconvenience of Replacement
Replacing a car bumper can be inconvenient as you might be left without a vehicle while waiting for the new part to arrive and be installed. Not all body shops provide courtesy cars, so you could be without transportation for days or even weeks.
Expert Car Body Repair from Remote Paint Repairs
Remote Paint Repairs: Leaders in Minor Car Body Repair
Remote Paint Repairs is specialist in minor car body repairs. With years of experience, our repair experts have developed a stellar reputation for delivering high-quality SMART repairs. Our services include fixing paintwork scratches, bumper scuffs, dents, and alloy wheel damage. No matter the ding or dent, Remote Paint Repairs is here to assist!
