What is the Depreciation of a Car After Body Repair and Painting?

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Generally, if a car has been in a major accident where the frame or main pillars were damaged and repaired, the depreciation can range from 10% to 30%. For minor body repairs and painting, there is usually little to no depreciation. Introduction to Auto Body Repair: Auto body repair refers to the process where there is visible deformation in the car. Based on the extent of the deformation, repair technicians use methods such as cutting, stretching, or grinding to correct the car's body. Then, they apply putty to reshape the body, restoring the damaged part as closely as possible to its original condition. A car is mainly composed of structural components and outer panels. Structural components primarily include the four beams and six pillars, and damage to these areas usually results from significant accidents or collisions. Generally, most modern cars use aluminum alloy bodies, which require specialized aluminum powder and curing powder for filling and repair. However, these materials are relatively costly. To save costs, many repair shops may use ordinary putty powder for filling. Although the visual appearance may be the same after painting, the performance may degrade over time, and the repaired area could deform again.