To many people, getting dents repairs are about whether a door can't open or if there's a lot of loud rattling. Smaller dents may not get the attention of casual drivers who aren't absolute car enthusiasts, but these dents can still be a big problem over time. Before ignoring any kind of dent, here are a few things that could go wrong at different levels of damage.

Large Dents and the Potential to Tear

Your vehicle is designed to move forward as efficiently as possible. It almost cuts through the air--a task that becomes harder at higher speeds because of how air acts as a resistant force as you accelerate.

If you've ever put your hand outside of the window while driving, you'll know exactly the force in play. When a vehicle has a dent, the planned, efficient shape that your automobile manufacturer created changes and its like having parachutes or bowls catching the air that should be passing around the vehicle with no problem. This slows down your vehicles and changes the forward motion.

With larger dents, you need to be concerned about more parts tearing off. A panel or strip can be pulled away more and more over time, leading to more drastic air resistance issues and possibly being ripped off.

You may need that part that falls off. Even if its a small issue that can be attended to issue, would you want to be responsible for an accident that happened as the rip and tear startles someone, crashes into a windshield, or punctures a tire? Cut down on the surprises and get the larger dents taken care of.

Small Dents and Air Resistance

Small fender benders may not seem like much of a problem, but they still affect the aerodynamic profile or intended shape of the vehicle, meaning that there's still some change in the vehicle's air resistance efficiency.

In addition to the loss of efficiency and gas mileage, these dents can create a rusting and material loss problem. Over time, dented and creased parts can rust and create even larger pieces of damage. It'll cost even more money to repair, since you may need to replace entire fenders, bumpers, or panels if the damage rusts through.

A paintless dent removal professional can help you if you get to the problem as soon as possible. The cost of a quick, early repair is much easier to manage than replacing entire components, so contact a dent repair and auto body professional when you get the chance.

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