Common Myths About Car Repairs
Jason Barker • December 1, 2023
There is a lot of contradicting evidence floating around in the car repair industry, and not knowing which to believe can be overwhelming. In this article, we cover some of the most common car repair myths:
- Dealerships always provide better service – Dealerships may have an automatic stream of work provided to them, meaning they are not reliant on customer service or quality repairs to bring in work. Also, many service managers within dealerships are under constant pressure to hit financial targets. Unfortunately, this may result in a less than satisfactory experience.
- You have to take your car wherever your insurance company specifies for repair – If you contact your insurance company after an accident, they are likely to tell you that you have to take your vehicle to one of their insurance-approved repair centres. This is incorrect, it is your right to take your vehicle to any repair centre of your choosing. We encourage our customers to do their due diligence when choosing a car repair centre, for example, it would be wise to visit independent review sites such as Google when making a decision.
- Minor bumps and scrapes are the cheapest to fix – On the face of it, a small bump or scrape can seem to be minimal damage which would be cheap to fix. However, in modern vehicles especially, there may be hidden damage to a vehicle’s Advanced Driver Assistance System (ADAS) components. These components aid drivers with parking, obstacle avoidance and other manoeuvres.
Another example of small repair might be a small scuff to an alloy wheel. Although an alloy wheel repair is fairly inexpensive, when a wheel has been impacted, a wheel alignment is often necessary. Once a wheel alignment has been carried out, vehicles equipped with ADAS may need recalibration of any radars or cameras.
Therefore, a small scrape might not always be what it seems.
Does Buying a Used Car from a Business That Also Carries Out Accident Repairs Mean It Has Been Accident Damaged?
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CARS of Grimsby now offers quality used cars and vans for sale, backed by years of trusted vehicle repair experience and customer care.
Here at Select Vehicle Sales by CARS of Grimsby, we pride ourselves on the service received by our customers. Each vehicle we sell meets our quality standards; each customer journey is seamless and stress-free.
Most people buying a used car look at the mileage, service history and overall condition. We look much deeper. Years of repairing accident damaged vehicles has trained our eyes to spot things that many people would never notice. Subtle differences in paint finish, panel gaps, replacement panels, poor welding or signs of previous structural repairs can all reveal a vehicle's past, even when that damage has never appeared on an insurance database or history check.
When you work with vehicles every day, you quickly learn what separates a great used car from a poor one.
For many years, CARS of Grimsby has supported motorists with trusted accident repair and vehicle care services. As a family owned and run business, we have always believed that great service comes down to doing the job to the best of our ability, communicating honestly and treating every customer as an individual. Those values have helped us build strong relationships with motorists, insurers and businesses, and they remain just as important to us today. Now, we are preparing to begin an exciting new chapter. Decades of Accident Repair Experience in Grimsby CARS of Grimsby is best known as an established and multi-award-winning accident repair centre, helping customers get back on the road following everything from minor bumps to more significant damage. That work has given our team a detailed and thorough understanding of vehicles and their condition. When you spend years repairing bodywork, checking panel alignment and assessing previous damage, you learn to notice the details that may not always be obvious at first glance. You also learn how important quality, safety and honesty are to motorists. Our team has developed this knowledge through experience, ongoing training and working with a wide range of vehicles over many years. It is experience we are proud of, and it will remain at the heart of the next chapter of CARS of Grimsby.
Had an accident and not sure what happens next? You’re not alone.
At CARS of Grimsby, our friendly team are on hand to offer honest advice and guidance throughout the insurance claims process. We’ll help you understand your options, and explain what you do (and don’t) have to do after an accident.
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