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If you have any kind of damage on your car, you may be considering making the repairs on your own to save some money. This may not be a good choice, however. If not done correctly, it would likely cost more money to repair, and it may result in your car not being safe for you to drive. Below are some things you need to let your car mechanic do for you.

Windshield

If you notice a small crack in your windshield, there are repair kits on the market that you can purchase to fix it yourself. Your window may have more than one crack if you were in an accident. If you wait too long to fix small cracks, it will start to spread across your windshield. When this starts happening, even a little bit, do not try to fix it yourself. Your auto body mechanic can replace the windshield for you. This is important, as the windshield provides you with protection, and acts like a safety guard if you are in a wreck.

Body Damage

If you have auto body damage and fix it yourself, you may not like the way it comes out. It will likely not look like a professional job. An auto body shop can make your car look like new again. They will ensure there is a smooth finish if they have to fix dents on your car. Once the dent is fixed, the car will have to be painted. It can be difficult to match up the paint with the rest of your car. The shop is experienced at doing this, so you should not even be able to tell there was any damage at all when they get finished. If the dent is small, they may be able to do paintless dent repair for you.

The auto body shop has several places they can get the parts for your car. They may get them from the Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM), used parts, aftermarket parts, or reconditioned original equipment parts. You may have a hard time finding these parts on your own, and in many case it can save you money, especially if used parts would work well for you.

Insurance

You should always contact your insurance company first, especially if the accident is not your fault. The insurance company will likely pay to have your car repaired.  They can help you find an auto body shop, and they will require an estimate of your repairs from them. Most auto body shops can work with the insurance company to make things easier for you.

As you can see, there are many reasons why you should take your car to an auto body shop (like Buy-Rite Auto Glass).