Choosing the Right Car Dent Repair Company

 

Does your vehicle look like it’s been driven through a hail storm? Those dents, dings, and other exterior damage can be successfully restored using the proper provider. Scuffs N Scratches is Liverpool based, reasonably priced, quick, and very effective at returning your car or truck to its previous glory. Our paintless dent repair system fixes dings and dents without causing other damage. The sheet metal is restored from behind, so there is absolutely no sign of the fix. It only takes 1 or 2 hours to perform the fix and we can do this work whilst you are doing something more interesting with your time.

 We provide an honest, reliable and professional service around Liverpool since 1996

 For a free quotation or advice call Joe on 07802 348096 or 0151 493 2600 or call in to our Unit at 60-61 Love Lane, Liverpool, L3 7DD or visit www.scuffsnscratches.co.uk

 

How to avoid buying a lemon

Many people watch out for local car deals that they find in the newspaper classified ads section, then go out and spend a small fortune without carrying out even the most basic of checks. It is very important to have some technical knowledge about cars before buying a used (or new!) car. This article will give you some of the most important things to look for before you decide to spend your hard earned cash on a piece of junk.

Key considerations

1. Take a good look at the vehicle exterior and look for any tell-tale signs of damaged paint or deeply embedded scratches. If the paint is new, ask when the car was painted last. Pay close attention and beware of ‘fixer uppers’.  This practice often distracts used car buyers from larger problems such as underlying rust that will rear it’s ugly head in the near future.
2. Check the back of the vehicle and bumper. Look at the wheel wells for signs of rust, dents or body filler, then search the rest of the vehicle for rust. Most importantly always remember to scan the underside of the vehicle for any hidden problems. Also look for dimples, dents, or scuffs in the paint job.
3. Inspect both sides of the car including beneath the vehicle for any signs of more major body repair. Look for inconsistencies.  For example check to see that edges of the hood and door panels line up correctly with the bumpers and other side panels. Check the frames are precisely aligned. Such inconsistencies may be clues to previous wrecks that can cost you big in repairs bills down the road.
4. Inspect all the tyres of the vehicle. Look for signs of irregular wear and tear like feathering, cupping, one edge wearing, center or both edges worn down. Also make sure that the wheels are not pointed inward which may indicate an alignment problem. Check to see if the vehicle is at the manufacturers recommended tyre pressure levels to ensure safety driving.
5. Open the door, check the interior for tears in upholstery, sun damage and general appearance. Make sure that all important things that you will need while driving work properly, e.g. headlights, sidelights, signals, rear brake lights, reverse lights, hazard warning lights, etc. Also check the basic car amenities like the radio, air conditioner, heater, windscreen wipers, odometer, fuel guage, and the interior lights.
6. Possibly the most important thing you should check, but one which many people ignore completely.  Check under the bonnet. Look at the engine’s overall cleanliness. Look for signs of wear and tear on components.  Make sure that the battery cables and connectors are not worn down and the battery itself is in good running condition. Inspect the engine for any signs of leaking oil around the valve cover and head gasket. Check all attached holes for signs of busting and wear and tear. Inspect underneath the vehicle to see is there any rusted out holes in the exhaust pipe manifold and muffler.
7. Check the oil (make sure the engine is cool). The oil level should be in between the two level marks. If you find it below the bottom level mark then this could indicate an oil leak, or the engine is in a critical need for oil. Also look to see whether it’s been changed recently by looking for a smooth texture and yellow-brown colour. You will definitely know that the vehicle needs an maintenance oil change if the oil comes out looking burnt dark black. Then place your hands on the dipstick and rub it against your thumb.  If you feel small particles in the oil the engine may be worn or damaged causing you costly repair problems.
8. Next test the car transmission for slippage.  Set the handbrake, depress the clutch pedal and shift through the gears to see if they easy fall in place while shifting. Also listen for any grinding sounds that may be coming from the transmission.
9. Start up the engine. It should practically start up immediately. Listen closely for accurate start up ability and listen out for any sound of engine knocking or any other irregularities sounds that you do not normally hear when starting up a car. Be sure to ask questions about any sounds you are not familiar with to the car salesman.  Also check to see that there or not any engine indicator lights that comes on after starting up the engine.
10. Take the car for a test drive. Check the brakes in normal driving traffic conditions. They shouldn’t squeal and should bring the car to a stop in a sufficiently short distance. Make sure you do not have to press the brake pedal all the way down to come at a complete stop. This is a good sign that the vehicle may have worn down brakes pads or even a serious brake problem.

One Golden Rule: is to ask to see a record of the vehicle maintenance and car report. Look to see that the car had regular oil changes and checkups (maintenance schedules will vary by model etc.). Also, inquire about additional work that may have been done on the vehicle and ask to see receipts.

FOR ANY CAR BODY REPAIRS, CAR DENT REPAIRS, ALLOY WHEEL REPAIRS, CAR BUMPER REPAIRS CALL JOE FOR ADVICE & QUOTATION ON 07802348096 OR 0151 4932600 OR VISIT www.scuffsnscratches.co.uk

SCUFFS ‘N’ SCRATCHES LTD 60-61 LOVE LANE, LIVERPOOL, L3 7DD

ALL WORK FULLY GUARANTEED

FOR HONEST, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1996

Car lover? Car dent? Read on…

Has time taken it’s toll on your vehicle? 

Is the bodywork beginning to look a little worse for wear? Are you sick and tired of looking at your car dents everyday? In that case maybe it is time to consider visiting your local car body repair shop for some car dent repair.  There are two main methods to repairing car dents, either totally removing the dents or by hiding them with the clever use of paint. Either method will make your car look as good as new.

Car repair shops help their customers  in repairing dents. They work out the kind of repair that your car needs. If there are slight dents,  it does not really need major repair.  If the car dent cannot be repaired because it is too large they can either remove the whole panel or that section of the car before attaching a newer portion, followed by painting.

At Scuffs N Scratches the customer is consulted at every stage of the process, with each option discussed before coming to an agreement as to the type of work to be carried out.  Whatever you decide, our friendly technicians will see to it that he achieves what you want. While waiting for the process to be completed, you can confidently sit around and relax or even better, go into Liverpool & shop (5 mins).

We guarantee you that they do their work efficiently at a very reasonable price.  Why not visit us now and free yourself and treat yourself to a dent-free vehicle.

FOR A FREE QUOTATION CALL JOE OF SCUFFS N SCRATCHES ON 07802 348096 OR 0151 4932600 OR VISIT www.scuffsnscratches.co.uk

HONEST, PROFESSIONAL & RELIABLE SERVICE SINCE 1996

Should I visit my dealership for car body repairs?

Many car dealerships will have a body shop but they are not part of the factory trained service technician group. They are just like other body shop out there.  They are perfectly capable of carrying out any work needed, but beware – there is a cost!

For a major repair, the canny customer we get a few estimates then ask a couple of questions to help decide which repair shop should carry out the work.  Two key questions to ask are:

• How long is the warranty?
• Does my insurance cover work carried out here?

Possibly the most important thing to remember is that most dealerships tend to use car body repair shops instead of their own staff as it tends to be easier (and cheaper) for them to have the car taken away.  In essence, by taking your car to the dealership you are actually getting the job done by the repair shop up the road and paying a premium to the dealership as a ‘handling fee’.

Why not cut out the middle man and contact the Liverpool’s leading auto-body repair shop direct?  At Scuffs N Scratches we have over 15 years experience carrying out repair work for Jaguar, Audi, BMW, Vauxhall, Ford and Toyota.  Save yourself some money and call us today.

FOR A FREE QUOTATION, CALL JOE ON 0151 493 2600 OR 07802 348096