What should I do if there is a hole in my car? Popular topics and solutions on the Internet in the past 10 days
Recently, the issue of dents (commonly known as "pits") appearing on the surface of vehicles has become a hot topic of discussion among car owners. Whether the damage is caused by hail, flying rocks, or an accidental collision, repair methods and costs are of great concern. The following is a compilation and structured solutions of related topics across the network in the past 10 days.
1. Statistics on hot topics
| Topic keywords | Search volume (daily average) | Main discussion platform |
|---|---|---|
| Car was hit by hail | 5,200+ | Weibo, Douyin |
| Repair dents without leaving a trace | 3,800+ | Autohome, Zhihu |
| Car door dent DIY | 2,100+ | Station B, Kuaishou |
| 4S shop pit repair quotation | 4,500+ | Understand Car Emperor, Tieba |
2. Common pothole types and repair plans
| Injury type | Fix | Reference cost (yuan) | Applicable situations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small shallow pit (diameter <3cm) | Suction cup pulling/PDR traceless repair | 50-300 | No paint damage |
| Deep dents (visible creases) | Sheet metal repair+spray painting | 400-800 | metal deformation |
| Multiple dents (such as hail damage) | Full vehicle dent repair | 2,000-5,000 | Damage area＞30% |
| Dented plastic parts | Hot air repair + filling | 200-500 | Bumper and other parts |
3. The five major issues that car owners are most concerned about
1.Can insurance cover claims?Data from the past 10 days show that 63% of car owners inquired about car damage insurance coverage. If it is caused by a natural disaster (such as hail), most insurance companies will cover the full amount of the claim.
2.Will it rust if not repaired?The pits where the primer is exposed on the metal parts need to be dealt with in time, otherwise they may rust within 3-6 months; there is no such risk for plastic parts.
3.Is a DIY fix possible?The "boiling water to scald dents" method popularized on short video platforms is only effective on thin metal parts, with a success rate of less than 40% and may damage the car paint.
4.4S shop vs professional repair shop?Comparative data shows that the quotes of professional dent repair agencies are on average 35% lower than those of 4S stores, but 4S stores provide original factory warranty.
5.Color difference problem after repair?The latest survey points out that the color difference recognition rate of repair points using local touch-up paint technology is 72% lower than that of traditional technology.
4. Expert advice
1.Emergency treatment:When encountering new pits, clean the damaged surface immediately to avoid sediment accumulation and aggravating paint wear.
2.Technology options:For high-end models, priority is given to PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) technology, which can retain the original paint surface.
3.Maintenance time:Data shows that repairing within 7 days after damage can save 12-18% of costs due to the memory effect of metal.
4.Precautions:Polls on popular car forums show that car owners who install anti-hail clothing reduce the incidence of dents by 89%.
5. Latest repair technology trends
| Technical name | Principle | Advantages | limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laser ranging repair | Depth positioning by laser | Accuracy reaches 0.1mm | High equipment cost |
| Magnetic repair system | Electromagnetic force adsorption reset | No contact repair | Only suitable for steel bodies |
| Nano filling technology | Special materials fill micro-pits | Keep original paint | Not suitable for deep depressions |
To sum up, vehicle dent treatment needs to be comprehensively decided based on the degree of damage, body material and budget. It is recommended that car owners undergo professional inspection before choosing a repair plan to avoid secondary damage caused by improper operation.
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