Is it worth doing these

[sdpapet]

I have two questions:

1>My car front hood has 3 or 4 dents, probably because of hails or small rocks. I have full insurance and I haven't call them and ask if they would cover these. Should I fix these dents if my insurance covers them? Will this affect my future insurance price if I fix it using the insurance? How much does this service cost? Should I wait more dents and fix them at one time. This always happens, right.

2>Also, what kind of gas do you guys normally fill? My friend told me you should try to fill better gas, if your car is relatively new (within 3 years). I don't know much about cars. So, I always fill midgrade gas not the best grade. I'm wondering if it is worth doing this? What is benefit?

thanks,

 

[Natesriv]

the hood has several support pieces underneath. Mine's got a few dents too, I just ignore them, as they may not be fixable using the Paintless Dent system... you should post some pics and we'll give you some advice

I have the 1.4T and I'm using 91 octane, no ethanol. I get better mpg's but I pay more too..so no big financial gain. If you have a turbo, a mid-grade 89 octane should suffice for most driving. Using a name brand gas (does that even exist anymore?) can't hurt. Most refineries add cleaners to their gas, and then the name brand stations might add their own. The benefit is a cleaner running system. Performance wise, you'd probably not notice it. The engine adjusts parameters to compensate for octane difference. Never run E85 unless your car SPECIFICALLY states it can. I think ethanol in gas is bull****, it offers no real benefit (I'm talking about the 10% stuff)

But check a paintless dent removal place. Often time it's a set price per dent... you may be able to fix it for under $150'ish And not have to involve insurance.

 

[sdpapet]

Hi Natesriv,

I took a picture, but it is not very clear, because my car is white. So, you mean this will affect my insurance rate in future, if I call them?

Also, what do you mean the brand of gas? I've never notice it? Do you mean the gas station name? I know Exxon is oil company and has their own gas station. I go to kroger gas station a lot, but kroger is not a oil company. Can you give me an example of gas brand name?

Thanks,

 

[Natesriv]

I can almost see it.... if it's a crease, it's harder to get out. Dimples or rounded dents (not on a seam or crease) are better to pop out...

I'd certainly get an estimate from a paintless dent guy. BTW, almost every body shop can do this..

 

[sdpapet]

I can almost see it.... if it's a crease, it's harder to get out. Dimples or rounded dents (not on a seam or crease) are better to pop out...

I'd certainly get an estimate from a paintless dent guy. BTW, almost every body shop can do this..

Do u know if I pay through my insurance, will it affect my future insurance price?

 

[Bosgarage57]

We had a hail storm come through a couple weeks ago. Got my white sonic pretty good. To the tune of $5600. I didn't think it was that bad but I believe there were so many dents they are going to replace the hood and roof as well as work on the doors. I'm sure My insurance will go up. But that's what we pay it for I guess.

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[hammrdwn510]

do u know if i pay through my insurance, will it affect my future insurance price?

yes

 

[Papasonic]

Regarding insurance claims, and affecting future rate increases: If the damage is considered a comprehensive claim such as fire, theft, vandalism, glass breakage, animal strikes, hail, etc. Your rates shouldn't be affected.

 

[bluejay]

check out prices for paintless dent repair . here in canada u;ll be looking at roughly 200-300 depending on how many dents u need fixed . that would still be cheaper than going through insurance . i was under the impression if there is less than 500 dollars in damage to ur ride pay out of pocket to fix it, if there is more then go through ur insurance. my deductible for my insurance is like 3-500 so i would have to make sure the damage is more than that for it to be worth it to go through insurance.