When you cannot control the damage done to your car’s body, it can be extremely irritating. So what are you supposed to do when your new car has a new scratch? Here’s what to do.
Assess the Damage
Light damage on the exterior of the vehicle (or body, as it’s commonly referred to) needs to be assessed right away. Locate the origin of the damage if possible. In some cases, damage is caused by nearby vehicles and drivers without them realising it at the time. Light damage can be caused by the smallest bumps. Drivers might not realise that they’ve struck your vehicle with theirs, and might still be nearby. Any indications of paint that does not belong to your vehicle (because it is a different colour) might be able to be matched to a nearby vehicle.
If you have found the source of the damage, write down the make and model of the car belonging to the other driver and take a picture of the other vehicle’s license plate, and do the same for yours. You might even be able to find corresponding damage on the other vehicle. Take pictures of both your vehicle and the other driver’s in order to set up an insurance claim if needed. If the damage is minor and can be fixed with a cloth and some cleaning fluid, be polite and recognise this was an accident, and fix it yourself.
Go to a Professional for Damage You Can’t Fix
Try looking for Macclesfield car body repairs to find a professional that can fix damage that you cannot. Professional car mechanics often have tools and parts that other people do not have. They can repair your car and get rid of those dents and scratches.
Accidents happen. It’s part of life, and sometimes a car mechanic is needed to return your car to its former glory. When you cannot fix it yourself, see a professional to get rid of the stress of the exterior damage you hate looking at.
