Auto dents and the decreasing of your vehicle's value:

     


     Protecting the value of your vehicle is insanely important, especially if you ever intend on selling or trading in your vehicle. Not only that, but protecting the body of your vehicle also prevents further damage and can save you hundreds to thousands of dollars in repairs down the road. When you encounter a small dent or ding on your car, it might seem easier to put it off and deal with the damage as long as you can. The problem that can arise with doing this is that even the smallest scratch or damage to the paint that can accompany a dent can cause rust and other issues later on. 

    Getting repairs done right away or as soon as possible with your vehicle is obviously important. So, what exactly does it cost you if you don't? Let's go over just how much value you can lose on your vehicle with even the smallest dents or scratches.

    A vehicle that is scratched or dented can lose up to 30% of its value due to exterior damage alone. That amount of a value decrease can lead to a significant loss for you when you are ready to trade in or sell your car. The reason that these dents can affect the trade-in value on your vehicle can be due to the dealer viewing these dents as "neglect" or seeing the vehicle as "not well taken care of." While fixing a small dent might cost you $100 or more, the decreased value amount can be hundreds or thousands of dollars depending on the damage done and the dealer that assesses the vehicle for trade-in value. A great rule of thumb is to fix any dent that you can spot or see from 10 feet away or anything that you can easily see when looking around the vehicle, as well as any paint damage or scratch to the paint, as it can progressively get worse over time.

    Repairing the damage to your car is great for the aesthetic appeal, resale value and overall condition. At our auto body shop in Wildwood, Florida, we repair minor collision, dents, dings, scratches and paint damage every day. Our company (Axe-A-Dent) has been in the Florida auto industry for over 7 years, with over 40 years of auto repair experience. We have won a number of local awards and are proud to have a great reputation as the best Auto Repair in Sumter County and Lake County, Florida. We offer free estimates Monday-Friday at our auto body shop and each of our estimates are detailed with labor and repair cost, material cost and include all fees and tax. We are proud to be Veteran owned and operated and offer Military discounts to all who have served. 

   If you have dents, dings, scratches or damage to your vehicle, come by and see us for a free estimate today and get scheduled in for repairs. Our auto body shop in Wildwood, Florida is fully equipped with top of the line tools and materials and our auto repair technicians have years of experience in the field. We focus on quality over quantity, meaning we never have cars sitting in our lot waiting to be worked on. We won't keep your car any longer than it takes to do the repair. This is something that sets us apart from other shops in our local area and we are proud to stand by work that is the very best. 

    For more information on what we offer at Axe-A-Dent, visit our website here or give us a call today at 352-455-5994. Stop by and visit us at our shop, located at 2838 CR 523, Unit D04, Wildwood, Florida. 

        

    

    

    

Location: Wildwood, FL, USA

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