With some basic precautions, you can reduce the risk of your vehicle suffering dings, dents, and scratches. But if your car does incur any such damage, then you should get the repairs done ASAP so that rust doesn’t get the opportunity to take hold and spread. At Friendly Auto Body & Towing, our local body shop provides expert scratch and dent repair in the greater Hartford, CT area.

Quick Tips for Protecting Your Vehicle’s Exterior

You’ll want to be selective when choosing materials to wash your vehicle. If you use any random rag, it could turn out to be abrasive and then scratch your paint. Rather, it’s best to only use microfiber washing mitts, which are non-abrasive and will do a good job of helping you to remove dirt/debris. Before waxing your car, you should make sure all debris is removed from the vehicle’s surface. Otherwise, that debris could get dragged around, potentially resulting in scratches. 

Another simple precaution is to keep a cleaning kit in your car, which will make it easy for you to promptly clean up messes from things such as tree sap and bird droppings. In particular, bird droppings need to be removed ASAP because they are very acidic and can easily lead to corrosion. 

It’s also a good idea to avoid parking spots that would put you closely sandwiched between two other vehicles. While it’s tempting to grab that open spot near the store’s entrance, this could leave you squeezed between other cars. Then, there’s the risk that someone will carelessly swing open their door right into the side or your vehicle, causing scratches and/or dents. By parking in a less crowded area further toward the back of the lot, there’s a lower likelihood of such damage.

Auto Body Repair in Hartford, CT

When you need auto body repair in Hartford and the surrounding area, contact Friendly Auto Body & Towing at (860) 325-3075. At our local body shop, we can expertly address any of your vehicle’s auto body needs. Feel free to give us a call today to schedule an appointment!