Will replacing the front fender cause the car to depreciate?
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Replacing the front fender will cause the car to depreciate. Here is an introduction to the front fender: 1. Introduction: The fender is the outer body panel that covers the wheel, named for its resemblance to a bird's wing in shape and position on older car bodies. Based on the installation position, it is divided into the front fender and the rear fender, with the front fender installed at the front wheel. 2. Function: The fender's role is to prevent sand, stones, and mud kicked up by the wheels from splashing onto the bottom of the car body during driving. Therefore, the materials used must be resistant to weather aging and have good forming processability. Some cars' front fenders are made of a certain elastic plastic material.
My car had some minor scratches before, and the front fender was replaced. I was initially quite anxious about the car depreciating, but the mechanic told me that as long as it was professionally repaired with original parts and there was no structural damage, the depreciation would be minimal. Minor body repairs are quite common, and buyers usually understand and accept if they see complete and undamaged repair records. When I sold the car, I provided all the invoices and updated the Carfax report, and the car sold smoothly for close to its original price. Remember, the key lies in the severity of the accident—if it's just superficial damage, the impact is small; but if it's a major accident involving the frame, then it will really depreciate. Always drive carefully to avoid collisions, and fixing minor issues promptly can reduce worries.
