The long arm of car heal guarnatee doesn't stop at extended warranties or tire road hazard insurance. Marketing gurus have found all sorts of knick knacks to insure. Among the top are ding and dent protection plans. Ding and dent guarnatee is growing steadily, and addresses those unsightly shopping cart and parking lot dings.

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Dings and dents are fairly synonymous terms, although a ding is smaller than a dent. You'll observation a dent. You'll need to squint, or catch the car in the right angle or sunlight to see a ding. Some dings are smaller than eraser heads.

Like extended warranties or tire insurance, dent and ding protection plans promise to pay for damages in part or in full for a specific duration of time. These plans are primarily sold by new car dealerships and cost a few hundred dollars.

Ding and Dent Repair: Paintless Dent Repair

Ding and dent heal is called Pdr, short for Paintless Dent Repair. There are many fellowships that accomplish this service: Ding Doctor, Ding King, No Dents, Dent Wizard...the list goes on. Some are best then others, although finally it's up to the skill of the Pdr technician. Prices are similar.

How is it done?

Most Pdr techniques are non-intrusive. The Pdr technicians use specially designed tools and gadgets to slip behind the damaged panels and manipulate and massage the damaged metal back to its former form.

Does it work?

Actually, it's incredible! It works so well that in the majority of cases the dings and dents are thoroughly removed. They're invisible, gone, can't-believe-your-eyes fixed.

I saw a soccer-ball-sized dent removed from the rear fender of a 0,000 car. The dent also had a large crease, which makes repairs even harder. After thirty minutes there was no illustrated detection that a dent was ever there. The heal cost the client 0. former body shop estimates were hovering at 00.

Pdr positives

• Very low cost compared to former body shops
• Same day repairs--even while-you-wait service
• No paint work, sanding, or former bodywork required
• Original paint remains--helps support vehicles looks and value
• Body panels remain intact--maintaining structural integrity

Pdr negatives

• Pdr does not address scratches or paint chips that are often connected with dings (Many Pdr fellowships will address chips and scratches, but it's not Pdr technology)
• Many areas of body panels are not accessible, so Pdr is not an option
• Plastic bumpers or any plastic components can't be fixed with Pdr techniques. Since the bumper is the most tasteless area to get damaged, this is a vital downside of Pdr technology.
• Some damage can occur to door panels, paint, interiors, window glass and hardware, although damage of any kind is rare.

Do you need Pdr insurance?

God, no!

Should you get your dings fixed using Pdr techniques?

Hell, yes!

Let me explain...

Insuring against dings and dents does not make economic sense. Ding repairs midpoint nearby per ding. Some dings cost to 9 to repair. Two to four dings can run 0 to 0, depending on the size of the dent. guarnatee at this level is just not necessary. Moreover, it's a gamble you will lose.

To advantage from a 0, two-year plan, your car would need to support multiple "Pdr repairable" dings or dents. Despite your coverage, you may not even observation the dings, manufacture a claim impossible. Also, despite the remarkable Pdr techniques, they can't fix everything, especially the chips and scratches that so oftentimes accompany a ding--should dings even occur.

Yes, get your dings fixed with Pdr (if they're bothering you), but don't buy an guarnatee plan.

Protection plan economics 101

An narrative by Terence O'Hara in the Washington Post is a remarkable piece on the insanity of protection plans, and is applicable here. He writes:

The decision to buy an extended warranty...defies the recommendations of economists, buyer advocates and product capability experts, who all warn that the plans rarely advantage consumers and are nearly always a waste of money.

'[Extended warranties and protection plans] make no rational sense,' Harvard economist David Cutler said. 'The implied probability [of an issue] has to be substantially greater than the risk that you can't afford to fix it or replace it. If you're buying a 0 item, for the remarkable estimate of consumers that level of spending is not a risk you need to insure under any circumstances.'

...extended warranties play upon a basic human trait to avoid loss, even if it means sacrificing a potential time to come gain. In this case, the gain is all the other things of value that a buyer could buy with the money that was spent on a warranty

Fix your dings

Fix your dings and dents (if you want) as they come--maybe every spring. Fixing dings keeps your car looking pristine, and increases its value. But don't bother with a protection plan. Save your money.

Hold off on that paint job

Quality paintless dent heal is often a great substitute for those considering full paint jobs. Whenever possible, it's best to keep the former paint. Good Pdr combined with a professional information can restore vehicles to show room health for less than 0.

Go with the best

Since 1983 Dent Wizard has been pioneering Pdr technology. Their Pdr technicians feel unabridged and ongoing training. The rates are reasonable and the capability is excellent. always request a scholar Pdr technician, as there are various levels of abilities.

Check with local dealers

Dealerships in your area may offer Dent Wizard. Your car does not have to be of the same make as the dealership. In other words, you can bring your Chevy to a Ford dealer for Pdr work.

Myths

Do it yourself paintless dent heal is easy.

No it 's not. It requires training, skill, and experience. There are many who practice Pdr techniques who crack or flake the paint, or who generate ripples in the metal.

The Pdr products sold on Tv do the same thing.

No! Not even close. There's no good substitute for the art of Pdr.

Scratch and dent heal are the same thing.

No. A ding is a small dent, which can often be repaired via paintless dent heal procedures. A scratch is an actual break in the surface of the clear coat or paint, requiring former body shop techniques, or touch up paint.

It's easy to learn how to heal dents on cars.

Maybe for some, but it's a skill that few master. Dent Wizard offers a great training program. The administration and staff are top notch.

What's the best car dent removing protection plan?

Money in your bank account!

Paintless Dent Repair: Myths and Facts About Car Dent fix and insurance