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Driving in Reading can be challenging if you're unfamiliar with the area, especially the notorious inner distribution road that circles the town centre. Despite this, Reading was crowned the easiest ‘city' to drive in the UK in 2022, despite not having official city status. Traffic is usually slow-moving, and the worst rush hour happens on Tuesdays at 8am. Buses are the best public transport mode operated by one of the last municipal bus companies in the country, Reading Buses.
Driving in cities like Reading puts extra strain on your car due to long periods of idling and frequent stopping and starting in traffic. The parts most at risk are the brakes, cooling system and transmission. Manoeuvring into tight parking spaces and navigating busy roads can result in scuffed alloys and dented or scraped bodywork while driving over potholes can throw out your suspension. FixMyCar can help you find affordable repairs and maintenance in Reading for all these crucial components.
A car dent repair can involve several tools and techniques. For shallow dents, the technician may use a hammer and dolly; this involves bracing the car with some metal (the dolly) while hammering the dent out. A tool commonly used on small dents is a dent puller, which features an industrial-strength suction cup.
Using a stud welder is another option - this tool welds studs into the affected area, and stud pliers are then used to pull the dent back into place. These methods of dent removal will often be followed by a touch-up of the vehicle's paint.
Many cars with dents suffer from other cosmetic issues and may also need a scratch repair. You can find out more about the different types of bodywork repair in this guide.
During a mobile dent repair or scratch and dent repair, the same techniques are used at a location of your choice. Fortunately, you're in the perfect place to find a car dent removal near you.
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