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Should I remove scratches on my car?

You know the feeling. It's one thing you can hardly avoid as a car owner. Scratches and scrapes on your car. Whether you have a few or many scratches, whether they are deep or superficial, it's actually a good idea to do something about them, as they can develop into even greater damage. At the same time, there is also a benefit if you later need to sell your car or return it from leasing. Read more about what you can do to remove scratches on your car below.
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My car has been scratched - What to do?

As a car owner, avoiding scratches or scrapes on your car is almost unavoidable. When you park in tight parking spaces, you run the risk of others accidentally scratching your car when walking past it or getting into their own car.

Objects like keys, rivets on bags, or zippers on jackets can easily leave small scratches on your car.

Shopping carts are also one of the biggest culprits when it comes to scratching your car. They can easily hit the car while you're packing your groceries. Paint scratches can also occur while driving, where pebbles from the road can hit the car and create a stone chip in the paint.

Repairing scratches on your car is necessary

It's pretty important that you get the scratches on your car repaired quickly after they occur. Of course, it's more important if the scratch is deep rather than superficial.

Deep scratches in the paint can cause more damage than you might think. If the scratch is deep in the paint, it can easily rust and develop into more damage than if you just had it repaired right away.

That's why it's important that you always make sure you get your car scratches repaired.

How would you assess the extent of the scratch?

The scratches you can get on your car can vary quite a lot. When repairing paint damage, it's important that you assess the depth and extent of the scratch, as this will determine the type of repair needed to remove it.

Small superficial scratches on your car don't need a major repair. They can easily be polished away for a great result.

However, if you have a deeper scratch or paint chip, it will need to be repaired. Spot repair is a type of car repair that restores the surface of the car by filling the damaged area with a special paint color that also acts as a filler.

Does my insurance cover scratches on my car?

If you have comprehensive insurance, you're covered if you get a dent or scratch on your car while it's parked.

However, be aware that you will have to pay your deductible if you choose to have the damage repaired through your insurance. However, if another driver takes responsibility for the damage, you won't have to pay anything at all to have it repaired.

In many cases, however, you can get scratches repaired at a much cheaper price than your deductible. Therefore, in most cases, it's worth checking the cost of repairing a scratch on your car with a repair shop before contacting your insurance company.

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