How to Save Money on Auto Body Shop Repairs?

Whether it’s a major door dent, a small fender bender or a full-blown accident, damage to your car is not just ugly, it can also be costly to repair, plus, higher insurance premiums. Which is why the auto body shop folks at Cosmetic Auto Masters offer these DIY tips that could help you save money when it comes to auto-body repairs.

Check labor rates.

Most body shops will have different labor rates, however, body repairs will often be less expensive, however, this is not always set in stone. So make sure you check the rates of the shops that you are considering and then check your bill once your car is finished, to make sure that you have been charged the right rate for the kind of work you had done.

Ask if paintless dent repair is doable.

Some minor repairs can often be done with paintless dent repair, or PDR for short, this is a cheaper alternative to traditional auto-body repairs. With this, technicians are able to repair dents without having to sand, body filler or paint. Because of the cost savings, some insurance companies will either offer discounts or just waive the deductible.

Repairing minor scratches yourself.

It can be quite easy to repair simple scratches and chips yourself. You will need to find out what your car’s paint code is, this is often listed on the door jamb, and then match it with the color code of your touch-up paint. You will need to use ultra-fine 2000 grit sandpaper and soapy water in order to remove the scratch. And then use the touch-up paint and follow this up with rubbing compound once it has dried to blend the finish with the surrounding bodywork.

Well, that is all we have time for today readers. We hope that you enjoyed reading our blog. For people that live in Charlotte, NC and are looking for an auto body shop, call us today at (704) 418-4802.