Longer commutes, stone chips and accident checks
Kidsgrove sits at the northern edge of the area we cover, and many drivers from there cover real miles each week. Longer commutes bring more exposure to stone chips on bonnets and front bumpers, and a greater chance of being involved in a bump on busier roads. Neither is unusual for a car that does regular distance, and both are best looked at before they develop into something more costly.
Whether your car has a pitted bonnet or has been in a minor accident, DB Autos can inspect it and explain what is needed. As a full mechanical garage as well as a bodywork specialist, we also check whether steering, suspension or lighting have been affected. You get a clear explanation before work begins, with nothing added unapproved.
Miles at speed take their toll on the front of a car. Stone chips gather on the bonnet leading edge, the bumper and the mirror housings, and each one is a small break in the paint. A few can be touched in, but a heavily peppered front end may justify refinishing the panel. After a minor collision, we think it important to look beneath the visible damage, since an impact can disturb alignment or light mountings. For Kidsgrove commuters who rely on their car daily, that combined view is practical. We keep you informed throughout. The Salem Street garage is 5 miles from Kidsgrove.
Every vehicle is inspected individually, then the repair is explained before work begins.
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Small ones can often be treated, while a heavily chipped bonnet may need fuller refinishing. We look at the extent and advise which approach makes sense. Heavy peppering across the leading edge is a typical sign that refinishing may be a better option.
Where an impact is significant, yes. DB Autos can check steering, suspension and lighting alongside bodywork, because the visible dent is not always the whole story. Hidden misalignment is one reason we look beyond the paint after any significant bump.
Simply drive it to our Salem Street garage in Stoke-on-Trent, or call 01782 844320 first. We inspect the damage on arrival and talk you through any proposed repair. If you prefer to phone first, we can advise what we are likely to look at.
DB Autos is 5 Miles from Kidsgrove, at Units 3 and 4 Salem Street, Stoke-on-Trent.
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DB Autos
Units 3 & 4 Salem Street
Stoke-on-Trent
ST1 5PR
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