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What Fender Repair Entails
It would be remiss not to point out that after an accident, even one at low speeds in a parking lot, the first thing to do is make sure everyone involved hasn’t suffered an injury or if so, take care of that first.
Then it’s time to evaluate the damage, trade insurance information, and determine how to proceed. Such a determination should include a call to Ray Laethem, a shop in Detroit capable of traditional fender repair using hammers and shaped templates to push a dent back into place, modern repairs using temporary anchor welds and a slide hammer to pull dents out, or in a worst-case scenario ordering a new fender and installing it according to manufacturer specifications.
What Fender Repair Entails
It would be remiss not to point out that after an accident, even one at low speeds in a parking lot, the first thing to do is make sure everyone involved hasn’t suffered an injury or if so, take care of that first.
Then it’s time to evaluate the damage, trade insurance information, and determine how to proceed. Such a determination should include a call to Ray Laethem, a shop in Detroit capable of traditional fender repair using hammers and shaped templates to push a dent back into place, modern repairs using temporary anchor welds and a slide hammer to pull dents out, or in a worst-case scenario ordering a new fender and installing it according to manufacturer specifications.
Why Fenders May Need to Be Repaired
As part of the vehicle’s body, fenders are integral to aerodynamics and achieving optimal performance. With that said, they don’t really affect how the engine runs, at least not from a direct perspective. There are other systems behind the fender which need to be inspected after an accident.
Hydraulic fluids, coolant lines, tires, and wheel alignment, or electric wires may be unseen damage after a fender has been compromised. Fenders aren’t only a cosmetic aspect of the vehicle, they serve a structural purpose as well.
What Happens if Your Damaged Fender Isn’t Repaired
Once any underlying damage behind the fender has been repaired, the fender itself might seem cosmetic yet still holds intrinsic value toward the worth of the vehicle. When it comes time to resell or trade-in the car, the price appropriated is going to be substantially modified in the buyer’s favor if the fenders are banged up.
The re-sell value will be much higher than the price of having the fenders repaired, and such a concept is with an assumption of out-of-pocket expenses toward the repairs. More likely is insurance will cover the costs of repairs and maintain the value of the vehicle while also keeping the car in a state of which you are proud to drive.
Finding an Authorized Mechanic For Certified Technicians
At Ray Laethem Collision Center, our technicians are professional and courteous. If you just want your car fixed, we’ll fix it. If you need an estimate first, we’ll provide a free estimate toward repair costs. If you have further interests, we’ll be happy to provide a detailed explanation of everything we do, how we do it, and why it’s what we think is best for your car based on our training and experience.
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