Is it necessary to repair car scratches immediately?

[DeJohnny]

It is not necessary to repair car scratches immediately. Here are the solutions if you cannot find the person who scratched your car: 1. Check for cameras: Look around to see if there are any surveillance cameras that might have captured information about the person who scratched your car. 2. Review the dashcam: If your car is equipped with a dashcam, check the footage to identify the person responsible. 3. Seek compensation from the service area: If your car does not have a dashcam, check if the parking service area can provide corresponding compensation. 4. Insurance claim: If the service area cannot provide compensation, you can report the incident to your insurance company. If you have insurance, you may receive a certain degree of compensation.

[SanBrynlee]

I usually drive to work and often encounter minor scratches when parking, which I feel don't need immediate repair. Minor scratches usually only damage the surface paint and don't affect driving safety. Rushing to a 4S shop would mean waiting in line for half a day, costing both money and effort. It's better to handle them during the next maintenance or car wash to save time and money. However, if the scratch is deep and exposes the metal, rust prevention is necessary to avoid spreading and damaging the car body. I suggest cleaning the scratch first to assess its severity before deciding on the next steps. For commuters like me, minor bumps and scrapes are inevitable in urban driving, so it's more practical to accumulate a few small issues before repairing them.

[LaReid]

My family car often picks up and drops off kids, and when it gets scratched, I first check the severity. Minor scratches don't need immediate repair; if the functionality is fine, it's better to wait—saving money is key. However, if the scratch is on areas like headlights or sharp door edges where there's a risk of cuts, it needs to be addressed. Usually, I just cover it up with a touch-up pen or film myself—no need to wait until rust sets in to regret it. When selling the car, appearance also affects depreciation, so I regularly assess the condition.

[Miles]

Minor scratches are no big deal; no need to panic and rush to fix them. Most surface marks don't reach the metal, so you can keep driving as usual. Rushing to the shop just wastes money and disrupts your life. Unless the scratch is deep enough to expose the metal or affects headlight visibility and safety, there's no need to act. With decades of driving experience, I know how to weigh the pros and cons. It's more cost-effective to wait until you've accumulated three to five minor scratches before polishing them all at once.