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New Trends in Auto "Dent Repair" and "Scratch Repair" On-Site"Auto Body Shop" and Auto Paintless 'Dent Repair' (PDR)

08-26-08
Steven Leon

With the birth of Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) as a common trend, on-site auto body repair for small dent removal is a new emerging trend. Repair companies offering PDR now offer driveway services for busy customers who cannot afford to leave their vehicles in the shop for even an afternoon.

Advantages of On-Site Auto Body Repair

No need to go without a vehicle while your car is in the shop

Competitive pricing

Small repairs completed immediately

Convenient: you choose the location and the time

PDR is a dent removal method comprised of several techniques used for repairing minor dents. Sometimes this method leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. PDR is only effective under the most optimal of circumstances. The best possible solution for busy motorists is to choose a company that offers traditional dent removal and painting with on-site services.

Disadvantages of PDR

Useful under very limited circumstances

Works with dents dime-sized to 3 inches in diameter only

Often results in the necessity for painting in the long run

Use of PDR must be determined by a professional, requiring the inspection and estimate from a repair shop

Only works on with certain metals and paints

Useful for surface dents, only

Ineffective for dents with paint chips or scratches or creasing

Greater chance of visible damage with weathering and age

Only slightly cheaper than normal dent repair

This article was written by Steven Leon, owner of Collision on Wheels in Phoenix, Arizona. Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money. Repairs are made on-site at homes or offices and usually for less than the cost of most deductibles. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is the largest chain of mobile paint and collision repair specialists in the U.S. with over 40 metro market CW locations servicing residential and commercial customers in and around Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Contact:

Collision on Wheels International, LLC

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Jonathan Reiher

Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243

Email: info@collissiononwheels.com

Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Local Contact: Steven Leon

Phone: 623-414-1074

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Auto Body Paint Repair: Minor Auto Body Work-Dent Repair and Scratch Repair - Avondale, Arizona

08-26-08
Steven Leon

Real estate agents and small business owners who use their vehicles for business appreciate our time saving services, with no need to leave their vehicle in the shop for up to a week.

Dents happen! Motorists encounter scratches and dents during normal driving conditions, minor accidents, and even parking in garages, on the street, or in a parking lot. Most insurance policies cover minor body repair, but charge consumers a hefty deductible. Worse, making an insurance claim often raises the vehicle owner's policy premiums. All of this, for a small blemish. Often, the deductible on a policy is almost as expensive as the repair bill. Moreover, the rise in policy premiums can cost the consumer hundreds of dollars annually.

For consumers, footing the bill for minor body repair is often cheaper in the long run. It eliminates the premium increase. Before making an insurance claim, consumers should consider calling a repair company who specializes in small body repairs.

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is one common form of repair for minor dents. PDR is an acceptable form of repair in some cases. However, in many cases, PDR leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. The flexibility of the paint and metal and the amount the metal stretched during the incident limit the success of PDR techniques. PDR is a method often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation.

Because of the limitations of PDR, consumers may consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Repairing the dent or scratch and then repainting the area eliminates the change of visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Painting the repair site also lessens the possibility of rusting along the dent lines.

This article was written by Steven Leon, owner of Collision on Wheels in Phoenix, Arizona. CW bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is the largest chain of mobile paint and collision repair specialists in the U.S. with over 40 metro market CW locations servicing residential and commercial customers in and around Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe, Anthem, Avondale, El Mirage, Litchfield Park, Maryvale, Paradise Valley, Sunnyslope, Sun City, Tolleson, Young Town

Contact:

Collision on Wheels International, LLC

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Jonathan Reiher

Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243

Email: info@collissiononwheels.com

Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Local Contact: Steven Leon

Phone: 623-414-1074

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Paintless Dent Repair -vs- Bump and Paint: Advice from Auto Scratch and Dent Repair Specialist - Anthem, Arizona

08-26-08
Steven Leon

Many companies offer paintless dent repair (PDR) for small and very minor dents. In some cases, repairing the dent without repainting the area is acceptable. However, in many cases, this leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage after weathering and with age. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. Other factors that limit successful repair using PDR include the flexibility of the paint, the amount the metal stretched during the damaging incident, and the type of metal and paint involved. As a result, PDR is often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation.

Because of the limitations of PDR, consumers should consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Collision on Wheels offers minor dent repair, including paint, at affordable prices - right in your driveway! Collision on Wheels bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. In fact, Collision on Wheels offers several advantages over PDR services.

Advantages of Collision on Wheels:

Convenient, same-day service

Collision on Wheels comes to you - home or office

Affordable collision repair - competitive pricing 20-50% less than the average body shop

Any time dent repair - all types of weather

Exceptional warranty - Guaranteed for the life that you own the vehicle

Remember, PDR is only useful for very minor scratches and dents and may leave room for visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Collision on Wheels does not use PDR, choosing instead to repair and paint all dents to avoid future problems and damage visibility.

Steven Leon is franchise owner of Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You, a mobile collision repair service specializing in small collision and repair, based in the West Valley. Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money. Repairs are made on-site at homes or offices and usually for less than the cost of most deductibles. Learn more at http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Contact:

Collision on Wheels International, LLC

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Jonathan Reiher

Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243

Email: info@collissiononwheels.com

Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Local Contact: Steven Leon

Phone: 623-414-1074

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Auto Insurance Claims Raise Premiums: Minor Auto Dent and Scratch Repair Options

08-23-08
Steven Leon

In the US, the average car insurance deductible is between $200 and $500. The increase in insurance premium can cost hundreds of dollars annually. Considering these factors, consumers should determine whether the rise in insurance premium is worth making an insurance claim for small dents, scratches, and other damages. Often, using a local repair shop and paying the repair bill without making an insurance claim is cheaper and faster than going through the red tape and hoop jumping of the insurance claims process.

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is one common form of repair for minor dents. PDR is an acceptable form of repair in some cases. However, in many cases, PDR leaves the vehicle with visible damage or areas that will show visible damage during weathering and aging processes. There are several techniques for repairing dents without repainting, but these techniques only work in very optimal situations. When there is already paint damage or the dent has deep or sharp creases, painting is usually required. The flexibility of the paint and metal and the amount the metal stretched during the incident limit the success of PDR techniques. PDR is a method often used to prepare the vehicle for painting or as a cheap solution to dent reparation. Though it is slightly cheaper than more involved dent repair, it often leaves consumers unhappy when damages become visible several years after the repair.

The limitations of PDR are obvious. Consumer-savvy motorists should consider using a company who paints all dent repairs to avoid future issues with the damaged area. Repairing the dent or scratch and then repainting the area eliminates the change of visible damage later in the vehicle's lifetime. Painting the repair site also lessens the possibility of rusting along the dent lines.

When determining the company to use for your small body repairs, consider the cost, convenience, and processing time of the company. Look for a shop that offers immediate service at competitive pricing. Make sure the repair shop you choose offers a warranty that guarantees the repair against future visible damages and paint flaking.

This article was written by Steven Leon, franchise owner of Collision on Wheels, a company who offers minor dent repair, including paint, at affordable prices - right in your driveway! Collision on Wheels bumps out and paints all dents, even those the size of a quarter or smaller. http://www.collisiononwheels.com is a nationwide franchise of independently owned and operated mobile auto body shops on wheels for minor automotive dent repairs and bumper repairs. CW services Metro West Valley, Arizona, Phoenix, Glendale, Surprise, Buckeye, Goodyear, Chandler, Gilbert, Mesa, Peoria, Scottsdale, Surprise and Tempe.

Steven Leon, owner of DVW-West Valley, Arizona

Headquarters

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Phone: 623-414-1074

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Collision on Wheels Expands in Arizona; Awards Auto Body Franchise to Steven Leon in Metro West Valley

08-23-08
Steven Leon

Referred to as a "mini body shop on wheels," CW services save consumers time and money

Phoenix, AZ - Greg Longe, President of Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You, announced the awarding of a CW franchise in Arizona. Local resident and former Manager at Fry's Foods, Steven Leon, will service the Metro West Valley area.

Collision on Wheels (CW), We Come to You is a national franchise company specializing in mobile paint and collision repair. The franchise services a niche market of consumers who don't have time to take their vehicle to a body shop for small collision repairs and who are reluctant to make a claim to insurance companies.

This trend is cited in a collision industry research study conducted by the consulting firm, Frost & Sullivan in 2005. The study found that consumers are becoming more reluctant to report small collisions due to the concern that premiums would increase. The study identified "cosmetic repair" as a growth area of the industry that falls into two categories. Consumers who need a quick repair because they plan on selling their car and those who have been in a minor accident and prefer to pay out of pocket rather than file a claim.

Collision on Wheels, We Come to You is positioned to meet this demand in the collision industry. CW's mobile approach saves consumers time and money as minor repairs are typically less than a deductible.

Founded in 1987 by Louis Mancina and John Maio of Warren, Michigan, the company has awarded 45 franchises in major metro markets since franchising began in January 2007. Other CW Arizona franchise locations besides the AZ. West Valley area include Tucson and Great Phoenix.

"What I have learned in the past 20 years as being a Retail Manager is giving the customer great service and great value for their dollar; and I will keep the practice," says Steven Leon. Visit http://www.collisiononwheels.com for more information.

Contact:

Collision on Wheels International, LLC

5523 East Nine Mile Road

Warren, MI 48091

Jonathan Reiher

Phone: 586 619-2160 x 243

Email: info@collissiononwheels.com

Website: http://www.collisiononwheels.com

Local Contact: Steven Leon

Phone: 623-414-1074

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