You only ran into the store for a minute, but now there’s a ding in your door that you’re certain wasn’t there before. Though frustrating, this isn’t an uncommon story. Door dings are a common issue for anyone who owns a car. Even if you’re careful, another driver might not be. Here are just a few of the ways your door can get dinged.

How Do Door Dings Usually Occur? 

1. Nature

Hail is a common cause for dings and dents in vehicles, especially in Colorado, where hail is a serious problem. From 2016 to 2018, Colorado residents filed more hail damage claims than any other state in the U.S. While the hood and roof typically see the most hail damage, these ice pellets can hit the sides of your car, too. Covered parking is the only way to avoid door dings from hail. 

2. Shopping Carts

Unfortunately, not everyone is courteous enough to return their carts to the store. As a result, these carts litter parking lots, creating obstacles for vehicles. If someone bumps one of these carts or a wind kicks up and sets them in motion, they won’t stop until they run into something solid, like a car. The best you can do is try to park away from other cars and cart returns. However, there’s no way to prevent someone from leaving a cart near your car while you’re in the store. 

3. Other Car Doors

Door dings from cars parked too close to each other are a common problem. In a tight space, it can be difficult to hold the door and maneuver out of the car. Also, if there’s not enough room for their door to open completely, it only takes a slight nudge or breeze to push it the rest of the way open. 

Door dings are unavoidable; however, repairing them is simple. Auto Flex Hail in Golden, CO, specializes in removing these imperfections from the surface of vehicles. Their paintless dent removal process smooths out dings and dents while keeping your factory paint job intact. Learn more about their services online or call them at (720) 338-6759 with any questions.