Dent Wizard Bundles New Protections Into Ding Shield Preferred
The dent-and-ding company has added windshield and wheel repair to its Ding Shield Preferred offering. All repairs will be done at the dealership’s location by Dent Wizard and Safelite AutoGlass technicians.
ST. LOUIS — Dent Wizard International’s Ding Shield Preferred, an enhanced option to its Ding Shield F&I service plan, now includes windshield repair and wheel repair. That’s in addition to the company’s unlimited paint-less dent removal (PDR) and a hail deductible benefit.
Ding Shield Preferred covers all aspects of Ding Shield ding and dent repair, plus windshield chip repair and cosmetic alloy wheel repair. All repairs are performed on site at the dealership by fully-trained Dent Wizard and Safelite AutoGlass technicians. The plan provides coverage for up to six years and is backed by Great American, an A.M. Best A-rated insurance company, and Dent Wizard’s lifetime limited warranty.
“The development and introduction of Ding Shield Preferred is in response to growing demand from our dealership partners,” said Lindsey Bird, Dent Wizard’s vice president of aftermarket sales. “The Ding Shield service plan has grown steadily since its introduction in 2003 to become the largest, most recognizable ding and dent protection brand in the U.S.”
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