Four Reasons You Shouldn't Delay Fixing a Dented Car Door
Posted on: 23 February 2017
If the door of your car has been dented during a minor on-road collision or simply due to someone else's negligence, you might be tempted to avoid the expense and hassle of having it repaired. However, there are plenty of reasons why you should, and here are just four.
1. Decreased Efficiency and Performance
Your car will have been designed for strong aerodynamic performance. People tend to think that it's only the front of the car that makes a difference, but any dents along the body can make an impact. A dent in the door is likely to be quite large, and it won't allow the vehicle to move as smoothly through the air as it should. This will result in a drop in both performance and efficiency.
2. Potential for Rust
One of the reasons that it can be so easy to ignore a dent is that it might not seem like things will get any worse. However, even the smallest of dents can lead to rusting, and the risk will increase as the size of the dent increases. The problem is that a dent will often crack the paint of your car. When that happens, moisture and corrosive elements can affect the metal below, which will weaken its structural integrity and gradually work its way further into the chassis.
3. Problems Entering and Exiting
One of the most obvious problems that can occur when the door of a vehicle is damaged is an issue opening that door. After all, the initial impact might have damaged the internal parts, and the dent can make it harder for the mechanism to work properly. This can be quite embarrassing as well as inconvenient.
4. Reduced Safety
Finally, and most importantly, a dented car door presents a significant safety hazard. This is partly due to the fact that the door might not be easy to open when you need to leave the vehicle for your own safety, but there are other safety problems associated with a dented car door. You might not realise it, but your car will have been designed with support networks and crumple zones that aim to protect you and your passengers in the event of a collision; they move intelligently when met with collision energy to direct it away from the passenger compartment. The entire chassis is part of this safety network, including the doors. If they are dented, the entire network could be compromised.
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