When you think about having body repair done on a vehicle, you might think about standard auto body repair. However, if your semi-truck has body damage, you should do something about that damage, too. Here are a few reasons why semi-truck body repair is not something that you should skip, even if your truck is still in fully operable condition.



1. Your Truck's Appearance Matters

Because of the heavy-duty use that you might put your semi-truck through, you might not think that appearance matters too much. However, appearance does matter when you are driving a commercial truck.

If you are an owner-operator, you will probably find that current and potential clients will take you more seriously if you have a clean, nice-looking truck. If you own a trucking company, then you should be aware that your company's reputation could actually be impacted by the appearance of the trucks in your fleet.

If your trucks have visible dents, dings, cracks or other imperfections, you should look into semi-truck body repair. If your trucks have faded paint, it might be time to look into a new paint job. Additionally, you should keep your trucks clean and replace any faded or damaged decals or truck wraps when needed.

2. Your Truck Might Be More Prone to Issues

Even if the body damage on your semi-truck does not appear to be too serious right now, you should know that even minor body damage can cause your truck to be more at risk of certain issues. A damaged hood may not protect the truck's mechanical components properly, for example. Also, even minor dents and scratches can cause rust, which can slowly cause your semi-truck's body to degrade.

3. Your Truck's Value Could Be Impacted

It is no secret that semi-trucks are expensive pieces of equipment. Not only do you want your semi-truck to hold up well in the long run, but you probably want to maintain its value as well. After all, you could plan to sell or trade it in later, and you probably want to get as much money for it as possible.

If your semi-truck has body damage, then you can expect that damage to impact the overall value of the truck. Even if this concern does not seem like a big deal right now, it can impact you when you're ready o trade your semi-truck in for a new truck. Addressing the issue now can help you maintain and improve your truck's value ahead of time.

Of course, in addition to having the truck repaired, you should also have it repaired well. If dents aren't repaired properly or if the paint job doesn't look good, then you can expect these matters to impact your truck's value, too.

4. Your Truck Might Not Pass Inspection

As you probably know, in order to operate your semi-truck on the road, you have to ensure that it will pass various types of inspections. Not only do you have to ensure that your truck is in good mechanical condition so that it can pass these inspections, but also you should be aware that its exterior condition may be looked at, too.

For example, if there is a risk that a damaged grille or bumper will fall off while you or one of your drivers operates the truck, the truck might not pass inspection. Rust, which can be caused by body damage, could also cause your truck to fail inspection.

If your semi-truck has body damage, address the situation promptly. Luckily, there are body repair professionals out there who can help. Contact Cambron Body Shop to find out more about our services or to get a quote for semi-truck body repair.