Were you lucky enough to buy a previously owned car from a friend or a family member? Maybe you test drove it and you realized it was in great running order.  However, maybe you also bought it with the realization that it was going to need some repairs. Perhaps the seller pointed out that a runaway grocery store cart hit the side of the car. Or, it might be that the car went through a serious sand storm and the paint job is in real need of attention.

Of course, you want the car to not only run well but to also look nice for your teenager, don't you? No matter the problem, from arranging for auto body repairs to having the car totally repainted, here are some ideas that might help you.

Auto Repair Body Shop Services - Do you already know the name of a reputable auto repair body shop? Perhaps you have already used those services before and you were happy with the results. If you don't know of a good repair shop, find out from friends or family members which shops have given them excellent results. The decision of which one you use will more than likely depend on the cost of the repairs and on how soon the repairs can be made. 

Before you sign any papers, be sure to get at least a very close estimate of how much the job will cost. Whether it's minor dents or replacing a car door, you'll want to know the price before you proceed. Once you've established that you're going to leave the car for the repair work it needs, get an exact name of the person you can contact for updates on the repairs.

The repairmen will have the training and the experience to do a thorough job. For example, while you might have thought the side door just needed some touch-ups, it might be that the repair person will point out that the corner of the door is in pretty bad shape and will need to also be repaired.

Consider Arranging For Extras - While the previously owned car is at the body shop, consider having the upholstery cleaned and repaired, too. And, even if the car doesn't need to be totally repainted, consider having things like pinstriping done on the car. You'll for sure be your teenager's hero when you go the extra mile to make the car look as nice as it drives. 

For more information, contact a local auto repair shop like Prime Body & Paint.