What to do if a car gets a small dent?
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If a car gets a small dent and the paint is not damaged, you can remove the door trim and use a pry bar to push the dent out from the inside to restore it. Car dent repair involves restoring the dented part of the car's paint to its original condition. Dents that can be fully restored include sharp-angle and obtuse-angle dents, primarily those without paint damage. Hail dents can be perfectly repaired, while edges and AB pillars are harder to fix. Dent repair is based on optical, physical, and mechanical principles, using leverage to address dents of various sizes and depths caused by external factors, provided the car's paint is intact and the metal surface hasn't been overly stretched. It is a modern repair technique.
That day when I was driving out, I accidentally hit a pothole, causing the car to jolt violently. I immediately stopped and didn’t rush to drive out. I slowly turned the steering wheel to exit the pothole as smoothly as possible, avoiding slamming the accelerator to prevent tire blowouts or suspension damage. After getting out, I carefully inspected the tires for any flat spots, bubbles, or cracks, and checked the undercarriage for scratches or signs of oil leakage. If the tires looked fine, I drove a short distance slowly to test the car’s condition, listening for any unusual noises like suspension rattling, before deciding whether to drive home. I strongly recommend taking it to a professional repair shop for a lift inspection to ensure the rims and suspension system are intact. Always watch out for road potholes, especially during rain or at night—slowing down helps prevent accidents. Developing a habit of regular maintenance, such as checking tire pressure and wear, goes a long way in avoiding such issues.
