A car accident can be a jarring and stressful experience, and one of the first things that comes to mind after the initial shock wears off is the damage to your vehicle. No matter how careful you are on the road, accidents can happen, and it’s important to know the types of damage that can most commonly occur to your car. Whether a high-speed crash or a low-speed fender bender, here are three of the most common types of car damage after an accident — and how our comprehensive mobile dent repair can help.

1. Loose Bumper

One of the most frequent types of damage we see after an accident is a loose or detached bumper. This happens when the force of impact causes the bumper’s attachments to break or weaken, resulting in a wobbly bumper. Not only does this affect the appearance of your vehicle, but it can also be a significant safety hazard if not repaired properly.

After your accident, always check that the bumper is still firmly attached to your vehicle. If it feels even a little bit loose, it’s important to have a bumper repair professional assess the damage right away. Driving with a loose bumper is extremely dangerous, so investing in professional bumper repair or replacement is imperative if you’ve encountered this issue.

2. Body Dents

The single most common type of damage after an accident is body damage, including dents and dings. No matter the cause of the collision or the speed at which it happened, having some kind of dent in your vehicle at the point of impact is virtually guaranteed.

Most dents are only cosmetic, luckily, but even these superficial damages can greatly decrease the value and overall appearance of your vehicle. In some cases, depending on the severity and location of the dent, they can also pose a safety hazard and compromise the structural integrity of part of your car.

If you receive a dent, ding, or crack to your vehicle following an accident, dent repair is essential to protect its value. Luckily, dent repair is easy and affordable. At Bumper Buddies, our dent repair process takes only a few hours and costs just a fraction of the price of a traditional auto body shop. If your car damage hasn’t affected the paint job at all, you could also be eligible for paintless dent repair (PDR), which takes as little as one hour to complete.

3. Scratched Paint

Another common type of damage after a car accident is scratched paint. Whether it’s a small scratch from tapping a pole or a large scrape from a two-car collision, damaged paint can ruin the appearance of your vehicle and decrease its value instantly. Luckily, paint damage is quick and easy to repair compared to structural damage.

At Bumper Buddies, we can restore your car’s paint to its original state with our bumper paint and scratch repair services. Our expert technicians perform all bumper paint repairs with top-of-the-line, computer-matched PPG paints that are guaranteed to blend seamlessly into your car’s original paint job. We use your car’s VIN to find out the exact paint color required and blend it into the surrounding area so no one will ever be able to tell that your car was damaged. Best of all, we do it in just a few hours, at an affordable rate, and from the convenience of your own home or other preferred location.

If you’ve damaged your vehicle and are in need of any kind of auto body repair, including dent removal and bumper paint repair, call the experts at Bumper Buddies. We have a five-star rating that we’ve maintained for our 20 years in business, and we offer a three-year warranty on all of our repairs. If you’d like to receive a free quote for your dent repair today, give us a call today at 888-711-5074, text us at 949-799-1413, or contact us online.