6 Steps to Fair Auto Collision Service for Women Around Wichita
“HANDS DOWN THE BEST COMPANY IN THE BUSINESS. As a female I try to have my husband do all my car stuff, you know the bad raps that have been in place for ages: this company treated me fairly, Jeff was so nice and accommodating, his staff was just as pleasant. They were respectful and so sweet…”
Women Rate Collision Center of Andover 5-Stars!
That was a review Collision Center of Andover received – posted to our Facebook page. It was written by a recent customer named Pearl who came to us after someone backed into her vehicle and caused a lot of damage.
Pearl is like half of our auto body shop customers in the simple fact that she is a woman.
It shouldn’t surprise anyone to know that women make up about half of the customers going to auto repair shops for vehicle repair in the United S. Yes, there is a stereotype that guys take care of all the car work and decisions. But that’s just simply not the way things are anymore.
Bad Car Repair Shops for Women?
Most women take care of their own automotive needs, including which car to buy and deciding where to get their vehicle serviced. For a long time, auto repair shops have gotten a bad reputation for being unfair to women.
Unfortunately, shady car shops still exist. Women may still find they are overpaying for service or paying for unnecessary service by mechanics who think they can get away with it.
In a 2013 survey, 77% of car owners believe mechanics are more likely to sell women unnecessary repairs. And 66% believed women were charged more than men were for the same services. It’s no wonder that many women hate going to the auto repair shop more than the dentist!
Women Are a Driving Force – Literally!
While women may have not been driving as much as men for most of the last century, today women have more than made up for lost time.
Check out these current stats:
More women have driver’s licenses than men do
Women spend more time on the road
Women spend more than $200 billion dollars buying & servicing their vehicles
3 in 4 women do research on pricing and repairs before going to an auto shop
41% have refused a service because they didn’t think it was necessary
How To Ensure Getting Fair Car Repair Work
Any person looking to have a mechanic do work on their vehicle, whether you are male or female, can take proactive steps to make sure you are getting the proper service and price.
Find areputable auto repair company with trained mechanics and autobody technicians with a proven track record of quality work. Ask friends and family who they have used and been happy with. Many of our customers have come to us because of referrals from our many satisfied customers!
Look for aneat and orderly facility. Here at Collision Center of Andover, we are proud to boast a well-organized state-of-the-art auto body shop.
Do basic research on the service you need. You can check out our wide range of helpful guides available on our site, including such issues as:
Get a second opinion. If you can drive your vehicle to another facility and/or have the time to shop around, see if another mechanic would recommend different work or charge a different price. Collision Center of Andover provides a convenient way for you to request an estimate for repair work online.
Ask questions. Don’t be afraid to ask questions to the people in the shop – from the customer service person at the front desk to the mechanic servicing your vehicle, be proactive in relaying any of your questions or concerns. Throughout the service of a vehicle, our team is often giving customers ongoing updates of the work and any updates to their vehicle’s repair.
Keep records of your vehicle along with any receipts for work done. If you run into any problems, these documents can help determine what is needed or if you were improperly charged.
Collision Center’s Commitment to Fair Vehicle Service to Women
In the nearly 2 decades of providing professional auto services to the entire Wichita area, we have been committed to providing fair, quality service to all our customers – both men and women! Count on us for female friendly auto repair.
Our team of qualified autobody technicians provides expert service with friendly customer care – suggesting ONLY the work that is needed. We will never recommend work that is not necessary.
We are one of the few Wichita area auto repair shops officially recognized by the collision repair industry as a Gold Class i-Card facility. We also guarantee the quality of our workmanship by providing a limited lifetime warranty on our work.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here is the rest of the glowing review from Pearl:
“They were very communicative about the process and where they were and what insurance was saying. They got my car in as soon as they could. It was done in the time frame they said it was, there was a minor kink and they immediately fixed it and were so nice about the whole thing. The paint is 10000000% matched and absolute perfection. I cried happy tears to have my car back and if not for the paper trail, you would’ve never known someone backed into my car. I’ll go here over any other shop. Thank you for being so good to me and my sweet baby, still very happy with my car!”
Give Collision Center of Andover a call for the autobody service or repair your vehicle needs. We are conveniently located just a few minutes away from east Wichita off Kellogg. We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill. Give us a call at (316) 733-9310 or send us a message online.
When to Fix Car Scratches Yourself vs. Taking it to the Autobody
There’s nothing worse to find on a shiny, new car than a deep scratch. A once-perfect vehicle now marred by some unfortunate incident. It’s a minor problem that some might want to ignore, but for a lot of us, it’s one that bothers us every time we see it. The good news is that a scratch on your vehicle’s paint job, even a deep scratch, is easily fixable. And there is good reason to fix it soon, too. So how do you remove deep scratches from a car?
Collision Center of Andover is the Wichita area’s I-CAR Gold Class certified team of auto body technicians and our guys know everything about vehicle scratches and the best way to get them out.
When a Car Scratch is More than “Just a Scratch”
First, let’s discuss why this is more than just a surface problem. While the scratch on your vehicle’s finish may appear minor and will go unnoticed to most other people, it may be more than a cosmetic problem. A scratch in your paint could lead to future problems. A deep scratch, especially, can pierce your paint job and result in serious damage.
Once your car’s topcoat is penetrated, the next layers of your base paint layer and even the metal body can become exposed. That’s when rust becomes a problem. It can take just a day or two for rust to develop when a vehicle’s bare metal is exposed. Once you have rust, you have a bigger problem. And one that will need to be resolved by a professional technician, like our qualified auto body team.
Can I Remove a Deep Scratch from my Vehicle Myself?
There are some instances when people can buff out scratches on their own vehicle. If the scratch is not too deep and it hasn’t penetrated the lower paint job, you may be able to remove minor scratches yourself.
How do I know if I can buff out a scratch myself?
Good rule of thumb: If you can catch the scratch with your fingernail, then it won’t buff out.
It’ll take a bit of work and quite a few products and tools, but if you want to avoid a visit to an auto body shop, there are steps you can take to handle it yourself. However, be aware that this is rarely the best option. We’ll get into why that is in just a bit.
If you want to try to fix your car scratches yourself, here are some of the things you will need:
DIY: Repair Needs to Remove Deep Scratches from Car:
Polishing compound
Buffing pads
Microfiber cloth
Glazing putty (if you need to fill any cracks or significant scratches)
Spreader tool for the glazing putty
Paint leveler
Touch-up paint
Car wax
Along with these products, you may find you need to work on your technique to fully get the paint job looking like new. It can be difficult to perfectly get out scratches if you’ve never done this before.
When To Go to an Auto Body Shop for Paint Scratches?
Be aware that trying to get out scratches yourself is rarely the best option. You won’t save any time, as typically this is a quick job for any quality auto body shop to handle, nor is it an expensive repair.
Simply put, getting out scratches is one of the easiest repairs we make every day. Our team of experienced auto body technicians are experts at this and can get it done quickly with perfect results.
Bringing your vehicle to a shop like Collision Center of Andover will not only save you a lot of time and hassle trying to figure out this job yourself, but also it won’t cost you as much as you think. In fact, we charge very little or nothing to our customers for buffing out annoying scratches!
If you have deep scratches or a lot of scratches, sometimes the solution will be beyond your ability. The entire panel may need to be repainted, which is another service we provide. We offer a full range of auto body services including the much preferred paintless dent repair service. You can count on our team of experienced techs to accurately assess exactly what sort of repair will get your car back to looking like new as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need to Remove Deep Scratches from a Car? Call Collision Center of Andover
We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
Cost & Considerations for Repairing a Dented Fender
When it comes to collision repair, a dented fender is a relatively common problem. Whether it is a minor fender bender or something more serious from a vehicle collision, a car’s fender can take a beating. A front fender is especially in a position to face more if its share of bumps and scratches. But if it does get damaged, does a dented fender always need to be replaced?
At Collision Center of Andover, we have handled thousands of dented fenders from drivers from Wichita to El Dorado and everywhere in between. We have seen all different types of damage can find a solution to getting the dent out and restoring the vehicle to look like new again. But while we can repair or replace any type of damaged fender, whether it needs to be replaced is a different question.
When a Fender Does Not Need to Get Replaced
Some dented fenders have such minor damage that it does not need to be repaired or replaced. It will still do the job the fender was built to do. However, you will probably be less than happy driving around with a dented vehicle. Sometimes a fender repair is essentially a cosmetic fix to get a vehicle looking good again.
Another time when a fender may not need to get replaced is when the damage is not very severe. A minor fender bender happens to a lot of us. When the dent or other damage is minor, it can usually need a simple repair. A fender repair can be different depending on what the damage is and who you go to.
Here at Collision Center of Andover, we are the Wichita area PDR experts. PDR stands for Paintless Dent Repair. It is a repair technique that allows us to get out bumps from your vehicle without needing any sort of painting or repainting. The results are not just quick, but they are amazing. Check out this page for a video to see PDR in action inside our state-of-the-art autobody body shop.
When a Fender Needs to Get Replaced
If the damage to the fender is significant enough, it should get replaced. While that may sound like you are in for a timely and expensive repair, think again.
Fender replacement is almost always cheaper than replacing a door, for example. And depending on parts availability, replacing a fender can even be quicker than a fender repair.
When you find yourself with a dented fender, it is important to keep in mind that what you see may not be the only damage your vehicle has. A collision can cause damage to parts of your car that may not be easily noticeable. You may be tempted to ignore a little dent, but you should not. What seems like only a minor fender bender can also have hidden damages.
Determining whether your dented fender needs to be repaired or replaced may not be obvious to the owner. That is why our expert technicians at Collision Center of Andover will do a thorough job to inspect the damage. Then we work with the customer to explain their options including cost and expected repair time. We will arm you with the information to make the right decision on what is best for your vehicle and your budget.
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Fender?
Replacing a fender takes a lot less time than you probably think! Depending on parts availability, a fender replacement can even be quicker than a fender repair. An older or specialty vehicle may require a longer wait time. This can also be true when factory parts are no longer made for a vehicle.
When you have any collision damage including a dented fender, you can always bring it to the I-CAR Cold Class certified auto body technicians at Collision Center of Andover.
Our skilled team of auto body technicians provides quick repair and replacement of dented fenders. We can provide service to any type of vehicle. We work with you and your insurance company to get you the proper service that will get your vehicle back on the road and look like new again.
We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need a dented fender fixed? Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Our Collision Center of Andover state-of-the-art autobody shop is in Butler County, mere minutes outside of Wichita. We are the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
Your vehicle’s bumpers are important in a collision. They absorb the contact of the crash. But that also means they are a part on your vehicle that may see the most damage. When you have any collision damage including a dented plastic bumper, you can always bring it to the I-CAR Cold Class certified auto body technicians at Collision Center of Andover.
Plastic Bumper: Repair or Replace?
There are different kinds of bumpers on vehicles today. That includes steel, metal, chrome, and fiberglass. However, most vehicle bumpers are plastic with an aluminum or steel reinforcement bar. In the early days of motor vehicles, bumpers were a hard material intended mostly for decoration. The first plastic bumpers appeared on the 1968 Pontiac GTO.
If you have a dent or crack in your plastic car bumper, can you remove dents without replacing the part? Can it be repaired? The better question to ask might be: Should it be repaired?
Here in our auto body shop, we have seen all sorts of damage done to bumpers. While these damaged plastic car bumpers can be repaired, for most of them, they shouldn’t be repaired. And there is one main reason why.
It is more expensive.
Most often, replacing a damaged plastic front bumper is actually going to cost less than getting it repaired. It does depend on a few factors. Where the damage is, how bad it is, and how much the paint was affected all need to be considered in determining whether a repair is the adequate fix.
Plastic Bumper Repair: Shortcuts Don’t Work
This is important for vehicle owners to understand because some repair shops may take shortcuts.
Here at our auto body shop, we see the consequences of other repair shops trying to avoid a complete bumper replacement when it was needed. Often it is a car dealership trying to make a quick repair on a dented plastic car bumper. They will blend the paint for spot refinishing work. When this happens, you may see your car returned looking as good as new, but it often doesn’t last.
This bumper repair shortcut often only lasts for 6 months! Not soon after, the paint will likely start peeling.
If you spot fix the dents and scratches in a bumper, you are not going panel edge to panel edge. This shortcut is what will lead to eventual paint peeling. And it will be more likely to fade.
If you see any cracks in your bumper, that is a clear sign it needs to be completely replaced. A crack weakens the structural integrity of the bumper. For it to handle the job of absorbing an impact from a collision, you want to be sure it is structurally sound. Any cracking means the bumper needs to be replaced.
How Long will a Car Bumper Replacement Take?
The downside of getting a plastic car bumper replaced instead of only needing a repair is the potential wait for a new bumper. An older or specialty vehicle may require a longer wait time for this repair work to be completed. Factory parts that are no longer being made for a vehicle can also delay the repair.
Collision Center of Andover provides quick repair and replacement to vehicle bumpers. Our skilled technicians can provide service to any type of vehicle and on any material of bumper. We will work with you and your insurance company to ensure you get the proper service that will not only get your vehicle back to looking like new again, but with a collision repair that will last. We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need your car bumper fixed? Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Collision Center of Andover is conveniently located in Butler County, just minutes outside of Wichita. Our team of expert auto body technicians can handle everything from fixing plastic bumper covers, paintless dent repair to full collision repair. We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
When a Badly Damaged Vehicle Door Can Still Be Fixed
You find yourself with a dent in your vehicle you can’t ignore. It may even be so bad you are struggling even to open your car door. Obviously, you need the dented door fixed, but does that mean fixing the existing door or does a dented car door need to be replaced?
Fortunately, the answer most of the time is to get the existing dented door fixed. Just about every sort of dent or damage to a door can be repaired, and often quicker and cheaper than you might expect.
Collision Center of Andover provides quick repair to dented car doors restoring vehicles to their original condition.
A lot of things can go wrong with car doors, including:
Door handles getting jammed
Door handles breaking off
Door window stuck down (or up)
Lock mechanism not functioning
When the problem involves electrical issues, a repair may take longer. But when it comes to a dent – even a huge one – getting your door fixed will probably not be quite a headache.
Need your dented door repaired? Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Do Not Wait to Repair a Dented Car Door
There are a lot of reasons why you should get a dented door fixed right away. For one, to cut down on the annoyance of any difficulties you’re having with operating the door. Plus, you probably aren’t feeling very proud to be driving around with such an eyesore on your otherwise beautiful vehicle.
Waiting to get a dented car door fixed is often going to make the problem worse. The dent could get bigger and uglier over time. Not only that, it makes your vehicle prone to having rust problems. The possible easy and affordable repairs that were needed when it first happened will no longer fix the problem. So, it will save you money in the long run to get that repair handled right away.
There is always an issue with safety with nearly any vehicle damage. If your vehicle has large size dents, there is a chance it has other underlying structural problems that cannot be easily seen. When a car is brought in to Collision Center of Andover with signs that more issues could be possible, we do a thorough inspection to ensure we uncovered all the problems so you aren’t left with potential dangers that could pop up. You can read about the 7 ways a small car accident can cause big problems.
Reasons When Does a Dented Door Needs to be Replaced
When might a replacement be better than a repair? When it financially makes sense. You could have a door dented so severely that the cost to completely repair it and restore it to its original shape costs more than just replacing it overall.
For more than 15 years, Collision Center of Andover has solved dented door problems for car owners in Andover, Wichita, and surrounding towns. We work closely with insurance companies to help make sure you get the financial help that you deserve.
Solution for Small (and sometimes Big) Dents in A Door
Small dents are not a problem for our auto body shop techs. Our skilled team employs the modern technique of Paintless Dent Repair to quickly and easily get out little dents that often come from dings in a parking lot or a Kansas hailstorm. Paintless Dent Repair can get out a variety of dents and may be all that your vehicle needs to get you back on the road again in a car that looks like new.
Prices range from $500-$1500 depending on how much damage is done. The cost can vary partly by whether the car door needs to be repainted or if it can be fixed by Paintless Dent Repair service.
You may be in good shape to just need Paintless Dent Repair service if:
The dent isn’t causing the paint damage
The dent isn’t located on the edge of a body panel
The vehicle wasn’t made before 1990
Does a Dented Car Door Have to be Repainted?
Sometimes a dented car door will need to be repainted. If the damage is minor, like a few scratches or dents, likely, you won’t need the door repainted. In many instances, Collision Center of Andover can provide paintless dent repair services to restore your car to look like new again.
Finding a Female Friendly Car Repair Shop
/0 Comments/in General /by Saw19726 Steps to Fair Auto Collision Service for Women Around Wichita
As a female I try to have my husband do all my car stuff, you know the bad raps that have been in place for ages: this company treated me fairly, Jeff was so nice and accommodating, his staff was just as pleasant. They were respectful and so sweet…”
Women Rate Collision Center of Andover 5-Stars!
That was a review Collision Center of Andover received – posted to our Facebook page. It was written by a recent customer named Pearl who came to us after someone backed into her vehicle and caused a lot of damage.
Pearl is like half of our auto body shop customers in the simple fact that she is a woman.
It shouldn’t surprise anyone to know that women make up about half of the customers going to auto repair shops for vehicle repair in the United S. Yes, there is a stereotype that guys take care of all the car work and decisions. But that’s just simply not the way things are anymore.
Bad Car Repair Shops for Women?
Most women take care of their own automotive needs, including which car to buy and deciding where to get their vehicle serviced. For a long time, auto repair shops have gotten a bad reputation for being unfair to women.
Unfortunately, shady car shops still exist. Women may still find they are overpaying for service or paying for unnecessary service by mechanics who think they can get away with it.
In a 2013 survey, 77% of car owners believe mechanics are more likely to sell women unnecessary repairs. And 66% believed women were charged more than men were for the same services. It’s no wonder that many women hate going to the auto repair shop more than the dentist!
Women Are a Driving Force – Literally!
While women may have not been driving as much as men for most of the last century, today women have more than made up for lost time.
Check out these current stats:
Today, more women are taking care of their own vehicles and protecting themselves from a scam.In a 2020 Survey among 2000 female drivers:
How To Ensure Getting Fair Car Repair Work
Any person looking to have a mechanic do work on their vehicle, whether you are male or female, can take proactive steps to make sure you are getting the proper service and price.
Collision Center’s Commitment to Fair Vehicle Service to Women
Collision Center of Andover has been in business since 2006.
In the nearly 2 decades of providing professional auto services to the entire Wichita area, we have been committed to providing fair, quality service to all our customers – both men and women! Count on us for female friendly auto repair.
Our team of qualified autobody technicians provides expert service with friendly customer care – suggesting ONLY the work that is needed. We will never recommend work that is not necessary.
We are one of the few Wichita area auto repair shops officially recognized by the collision repair industry as a Gold Class i-Card facility. We also guarantee the quality of our workmanship by providing a limited lifetime warranty on our work.
But don’t just take our word for it. Here is the rest of the glowing review from Pearl:
“They were very communicative about the process and where they were and what insurance was saying. They got my car in as soon as they could. It was done in the time frame they said it was, there was a minor kink and they immediately fixed it and were so nice about the whole thing.
The paint is 10000000% matched and absolute perfection.
I cried happy tears to have my car back and if not for the paper trail, you would’ve never known someone backed into my car.
I’ll go here over any other shop. Thank you for being so good to me and my sweet baby, still very happy with my car!”
You can find more customer reviews and testimonials for our expert car service here.
Give Collision Center of Andover a call for the autobody service or repair your vehicle needs. We are conveniently located just a few minutes away from east Wichita off Kellogg. We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill. Give us a call at (316) 733-9310 or send us a message online.
How to Remove Deep Scratches from a Car
/0 Comments/in General /by Saw1972When to Fix Car Scratches Yourself vs. Taking it to the Autobody
There’s nothing worse to find on a shiny, new car than a deep scratch. A once-perfect vehicle now marred by some unfortunate incident. It’s a minor problem that some might want to ignore, but for a lot of us, it’s one that bothers us every time we see it. The good news is that a scratch on your vehicle’s paint job, even a deep scratch, is easily fixable. And there is good reason to fix it soon, too. So how do you remove deep scratches from a car?
Collision Center of Andover is the Wichita area’s I-CAR Gold Class certified team of auto body technicians and our guys know everything about vehicle scratches and the best way to get them out.
When a Car Scratch is More than “Just a Scratch”
First, let’s discuss why this is more than just a surface problem. While the scratch on your vehicle’s finish may appear minor and will go unnoticed to most other people, it may be more than a cosmetic problem. A scratch in your paint could lead to future problems. A deep scratch, especially, can pierce your paint job and result in serious damage.
Once your car’s topcoat is penetrated, the next layers of your base paint layer and even the metal body can become exposed. That’s when rust becomes a problem. It can take just a day or two for rust to develop when a vehicle’s bare metal is exposed. Once you have rust, you have a bigger problem. And one that will need to be resolved by a professional technician, like our qualified auto body team.
Can I Remove a Deep Scratch from my Vehicle Myself?
There are some instances when people can buff out scratches on their own vehicle. If the scratch is not too deep and it hasn’t penetrated the lower paint job, you may be able to remove minor scratches yourself.
How do I know if I can buff out a scratch myself?
Good rule of thumb: If you can catch the scratch with your fingernail, then it won’t buff out.
It’ll take a bit of work and quite a few products and tools, but if you want to avoid a visit to an auto body shop, there are steps you can take to handle it yourself. However, be aware that this is rarely the best option. We’ll get into why that is in just a bit.
If you want to try to fix your car scratches yourself, here are some of the things you will need:
DIY: Repair Needs to Remove Deep Scratches from Car:
Along with these products, you may find you need to work on your technique to fully get the paint job looking like new. It can be difficult to perfectly get out scratches if you’ve never done this before.
When To Go to an Auto Body Shop for Paint Scratches?
Be aware that trying to get out scratches yourself is rarely the best option. You won’t save any time, as typically this is a quick job for any quality auto body shop to handle, nor is it an expensive repair.
Simply put, getting out scratches is one of the easiest repairs we make every day. Our team of experienced auto body technicians are experts at this and can get it done quickly with perfect results.
Bringing your vehicle to a shop like Collision Center of Andover will not only save you a lot of time and hassle trying to figure out this job yourself, but also it won’t cost you as much as you think. In fact, we charge very little or nothing to our customers for buffing out annoying scratches!
If you have deep scratches or a lot of scratches, sometimes the solution will be beyond your ability. The entire panel may need to be repainted, which is another service we provide. We offer a full range of auto body services including the much preferred paintless dent repair service. You can count on our team of experienced techs to accurately assess exactly what sort of repair will get your car back to looking like new as quickly and efficiently as possible.
We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need to Remove Deep Scratches from a Car? Call Collision Center of Andover
316-733-9310
Collision Center of Andover is conveniently located just minutes outside of Wichita. Our team of expert auto body technicians can handle everything from fixing deep scratches, paintless dent repair to full collision repair. Watch a stunning video of how we knock out dents quickly with the PDR method!
We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
Does a Dented Fender Need to be Replaced?
/0 Comments/in General /by Saw1972Cost & Considerations for Repairing a Dented Fender
When it comes to collision repair, a dented fender is a relatively common problem. Whether it is a minor fender bender or something more serious from a vehicle collision, a car’s fender can take a beating. A front fender is especially in a position to face more if its share of bumps and scratches. But if it does get damaged, does a dented fender always need to be replaced?
At Collision Center of Andover, we have handled thousands of dented fenders from drivers from Wichita to El Dorado and everywhere in between. We have seen all different types of damage can find a solution to getting the dent out and restoring the vehicle to look like new again. But while we can repair or replace any type of damaged fender, whether it needs to be replaced is a different question.
When a Fender Does Not Need to Get Replaced
Some dented fenders have such minor damage that it does not need to be repaired or replaced. It will still do the job the fender was built to do. However, you will probably be less than happy driving around with a dented vehicle. Sometimes a fender repair is essentially a cosmetic fix to get a vehicle looking good again.
Another time when a fender may not need to get replaced is when the damage is not very severe. A minor fender bender happens to a lot of us. When the dent or other damage is minor, it can usually need a simple repair. A fender repair can be different depending on what the damage is and who you go to.
Here at Collision Center of Andover, we are the Wichita area PDR experts. PDR stands for Paintless Dent Repair. It is a repair technique that allows us to get out bumps from your vehicle without needing any sort of painting or repainting. The results are not just quick, but they are amazing. Check out this page for a video to see PDR in action inside our state-of-the-art autobody body shop.
When a Fender Needs to Get Replaced
If the damage to the fender is significant enough, it should get replaced. While that may sound like you are in for a timely and expensive repair, think again.
Fender replacement is almost always cheaper than replacing a door, for example. And depending on parts availability, replacing a fender can even be quicker than a fender repair.
When you find yourself with a dented fender, it is important to keep in mind that what you see may not be the only damage your vehicle has. A collision can cause damage to parts of your car that may not be easily noticeable. You may be tempted to ignore a little dent, but you should not. What seems like only a minor fender bender can also have hidden damages.
Determining whether your dented fender needs to be repaired or replaced may not be obvious to the owner. That is why our expert technicians at Collision Center of Andover will do a thorough job to inspect the damage. Then we work with the customer to explain their options including cost and expected repair time. We will arm you with the information to make the right decision on what is best for your vehicle and your budget.
How Long Does It Take to Replace a Fender?
Replacing a fender takes a lot less time than you probably think! Depending on parts availability, a fender replacement can even be quicker than a fender repair. An older or specialty vehicle may require a longer wait time. This can also be true when factory parts are no longer made for a vehicle.
Other factors such as weather and supply chain issues affect how long this work will take. Read this article for the 9 biggest factors that impact how long any sort of vehicle collision repair can take.
Wichita Area Car Fender Service You Can Count On
Our skilled team of auto body technicians provides quick repair and replacement of dented fenders. We can provide service to any type of vehicle. We work with you and your insurance company to get you the proper service that will get your vehicle back on the road and look like new again.
We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need a dented fender fixed? Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Our Collision Center of Andover state-of-the-art autobody shop is in Butler County, mere minutes outside of Wichita. We are the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
Can Plastic Bumpers Be Repaired?
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Your vehicle’s bumpers are important in a collision. They absorb the contact of the crash. But that also means they are a part on your vehicle that may see the most damage. When you have any collision damage including a dented plastic bumper, you can always bring it to the I-CAR Cold Class certified auto body technicians at Collision Center of Andover.
Plastic Bumper: Repair or Replace?
There are different kinds of bumpers on vehicles today. That includes steel, metal, chrome, and fiberglass. However, most vehicle bumpers are plastic with an aluminum or steel reinforcement bar. In the early days of motor vehicles, bumpers were a hard material intended mostly for decoration. The first plastic bumpers appeared on the 1968 Pontiac GTO.
If you have a dent or crack in your plastic car bumper, can you remove dents without replacing the part? Can it be repaired? The better question to ask might be: Should it be repaired?
Here in our auto body shop, we have seen all sorts of damage done to bumpers. While these damaged plastic car bumpers can be repaired, for most of them, they shouldn’t be repaired. And there is one main reason why.
It is more expensive.
Most often, replacing a damaged plastic front bumper is actually going to cost less than getting it repaired. It does depend on a few factors. Where the damage is, how bad it is, and how much the paint was affected all need to be considered in determining whether a repair is the adequate fix.
Plastic Bumper Repair: Shortcuts Don’t Work
This is important for vehicle owners to understand because some repair shops may take shortcuts.
Here at our auto body shop, we see the consequences of other repair shops trying to avoid a complete bumper replacement when it was needed. Often it is a car dealership trying to make a quick repair on a dented plastic car bumper. They will blend the paint for spot refinishing work. When this happens, you may see your car returned looking as good as new, but it often doesn’t last.
This bumper repair shortcut often only lasts for 6 months! Not soon after, the paint will likely start peeling.
If you spot fix the dents and scratches in a bumper, you are not going panel edge to panel edge. This shortcut is what will lead to eventual paint peeling. And it will be more likely to fade.
If you see any cracks in your bumper, that is a clear sign it needs to be completely replaced. A crack weakens the structural integrity of the bumper. For it to handle the job of absorbing an impact from a collision, you want to be sure it is structurally sound. Any cracking means the bumper needs to be replaced.
How Long will a Car Bumper Replacement Take?
The downside of getting a plastic car bumper replaced instead of only needing a repair is the potential wait for a new bumper. An older or specialty vehicle may require a longer wait time for this repair work to be completed. Factory parts that are no longer being made for a vehicle can also delay the repair.
Outside of finding the replacement bumper needed, other factors such as the weather and supply chain issues affect how long this work will take. Read this article for the 9 biggest factors that impact how long any sort of vehicle collision repair can take.
Wichita Area Car Bumper Service You Can Count On
Collision Center of Andover provides quick repair and replacement to vehicle bumpers. Our skilled technicians can provide service to any type of vehicle and on any material of bumper. We will work with you and your insurance company to ensure you get the proper service that will not only get your vehicle back to looking like new again, but with a collision repair that will last. We stand behind that promise with a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship.
Need your car bumper fixed? Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Collision Center of Andover is conveniently located in Butler County, just minutes outside of Wichita. Our team of expert auto body technicians can handle everything from fixing plastic bumper covers, paintless dent repair to full collision repair. We are proud to be the preferred auto body collision repair shop for customers in the Wichita area and beyond, including El Dorado, Benton, Augusta, and Rose Hill.
Does a Dented Car Door Need to be Replaced?
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You find yourself with a dent in your vehicle you can’t ignore. It may even be so bad you are struggling even to open your car door. Obviously, you need the dented door fixed, but does that mean fixing the existing door or does a dented car door need to be replaced?
Collision Center of Andover provides quick repair to dented car doors restoring vehicles to their original condition.
A lot of things can go wrong with car doors, including:
When the problem involves electrical issues, a repair may take longer. But when it comes to a dent – even a huge one – getting your door fixed will probably not be quite a headache.
Need your dented door repaired?
Call Collision Center of Andover at 316-733-9310.
Do Not Wait to Repair a Dented Car Door
There are a lot of reasons why you should get a dented door fixed right away. For one, to cut down on the annoyance of any difficulties you’re having with operating the door. Plus, you probably aren’t feeling very proud to be driving around with such an eyesore on your otherwise beautiful vehicle.
Waiting to get a dented car door fixed is often going to make the problem worse. The dent could get bigger and uglier over time. Not only that, it makes your vehicle prone to having rust problems. The possible easy and affordable repairs that were needed when it first happened will no longer fix the problem. So, it will save you money in the long run to get that repair handled right away.
There is always an issue with safety with nearly any vehicle damage. If your vehicle has large size dents, there is a chance it has other underlying structural problems that cannot be easily seen. When a car is brought in to Collision Center of Andover with signs that more issues could be possible, we do a thorough inspection to ensure we uncovered all the problems so you aren’t left with potential dangers that could pop up. You can read about the 7 ways a small car accident can cause big problems.
Reasons When Does a Dented Door Needs to be Replaced
When might a replacement be better than a repair? When it financially makes sense. You could have a door dented so severely that the cost to completely repair it and restore it to its original shape costs more than just replacing it overall.
For more than 15 years, Collision Center of Andover has solved dented door problems for car owners in Andover, Wichita, and surrounding towns. We work closely with insurance companies to help make sure you get the financial help that you deserve.
Solution for Small (and sometimes Big) Dents in A Door
Small dents are not a problem for our auto body shop techs. Our skilled team employs the modern technique of Paintless Dent Repair to quickly and easily get out little dents that often come from dings in a parking lot or a Kansas hailstorm. Paintless Dent Repair can get out a variety of dents and may be all that your vehicle needs to get you back on the road again in a car that looks like new.
You may be in good shape to just need Paintless Dent Repair service if:
Does a Dented Car Door Have to be Repainted?
Sometimes a dented car door will need to be repainted. If the damage is minor, like a few scratches or dents, likely, you won’t need the door repainted. In many instances, Collision Center of Andover can provide paintless dent repair services to restore your car to look like new again.
You will not be surprised by an outrageous car repair bill. With Collision Center of Andover, we make sure to talk over the work and expected costs you can expect. We provide auto body repair free estimates to the entire Wichita area.
Need your dented door repaired? Call Collision Center of Andover repair shop at 316-733-9310.