Ketok Magic, A Car Repair Process That Remains High Quality and In Demand

Magic tapping is an enticing alternative for car owners with severely damaged vehicles. This term became very popular in the 2000s among car owners and enthusiasts.

For millennials, magic tapping may sound strange, or some may only know the name. However, the quick process, satisfying results, and relatively affordable price of magic tapping can be a consideration for repairing cars this way.

Well, friends can check out the following explanations to learn more about magic tapping.

Not Related to the Supernatural

The name magic tapping may not sound like a typical car repair technique. In fact, this naming sounds like it involves magical powers or supernatural elements, giving the impression that simply tapping will create something magical.

However, magic tapping purely uses the power of human hands. Initially, it was called kenteng teter, which means tapping with a teter (a tool made from iron plates) on the dented part of the car.

During the tapping process, the car owner feels amazed as their damaged car returns to its original state. The car owner immediately says that it feels like magic.

The Secret Weapon of Magic Tapping

Although the method is still traditional with simple tools, this type of car repair does not discriminate against car types. The tools may only consist of specially made iron plates.

These iron plates are divided into 2 types, namely teter and lamak. Teter is usually used to hold the hammer from the front, while lamak is used to hold the hammer's taps from the inside.

From the names of these tools, outside of Jakarta, not many people understand what magic tapping is. Because they only know about tapping teter.

The Closed Repair Process

It is unusual for car owners to wait for the repair process using magic tapping. Some workshops do not allow owners to observe the process, leading many to say that this closed process might be assisted by supernatural elements.

However, that is certainly not true. The magic tapping process, which still uses simple tools, may be somewhat disruptive due to the loud tapping sounds, so workshop owners usually do not want customers to feel disturbed.

What is certain is that the repair process runs normally. Starting from checking the damage, analyzing how severe the damage is, repairing with teter and lamak, and then repainting. Everything seems normal without any supernatural processes at all.

Keeping Up with the Times

The manual magic tapping work, relying solely on the skills of the repair technician, indeed presents a unique challenge. Not only when repairing dents or scratches on the car but also during the repainting process.

Choosing higher quality paint may help. However, selecting a color similar to the original car body color so that there is no difference in the newly repaired part certainly presents its own difficulties.

Therefore, magic tapping workshop owners do not stick to the simplicity of the tools they have. Some magic tapping workshops will purchase advanced tools that are widely discussed to keep up with the times and make the repair process easier for greater customer satisfaction.

Very Affordable Prices

If friends go to a large workshop with modern equipment, the cost of repairing scratches on the car body alone may already reach millions of rupiah. However, not with magic tapping.

The use of still simple tools may determine the price set by the magic tapping workshop owner. However, they do set low prices because usually, those who come to them are from the lower middle economic class.

The prices set may not be the same between one magic tapping workshop and another. However, on average, they will set affordable prices. In fact, there is a magic tapping workshop that starts the price for repairing scratches at only Rp100,000 with satisfying results.

Advantages that Benefit Customers

There is a reason why repairing car damage at a magic tapping workshop is cheaper. This is because they focus solely on repairs, not replacing spare parts.

The repair process does not take long, so costs can be kept low. However, when customers request a replacement for damaged parts, the workshop owner will do so. Customers can even request new or used parts to make the price more affordable.

The division of tasks in the magic tapping workshop for its staff also benefits customers. This is because the car repair work becomes faster compared to regular dealer workshops.

If in a workshop it usually takes days to repair a dent, for magic tapping it can take just a few hours. This quick work is because several workers will help each other. Even when a magic tapping workshop is busy with customers and feels understaffed, the workshop owner can request assistance from another workshop.

Limited Workspaces

If there are advantages, there are certainly disadvantages. Magic tapping may reduce repair costs, making it cheaper and the work relatively fast. However, due to the limited size of the workshop, work can become delayed when many customers come at the same time.

Moreover, magic tapping workshops are considered less hygienic compared to modern workshops in general. This lack of hygiene can disrupt the work process, especially during the repainting of the damaged car body.

Dust and dirt can affect the chosen paint color. It is possible that when painting is to be done, dust sticks due to the work being done in an open and not very sterile room, thus affecting the quality of the paint.

However, the owners and workers at magic tapping workshops will certainly provide the best skills and quality for customers. Simplicity and limited space do not make them disappoint customers, right?

Myths That Need to Be Dispelled

It has been explained at the beginning that when the name magic tapping soared in the 2000s, many thought the repair process was assisted by supernatural elements. Moreover, the quick work and satisfying results, even though done in places that are not as sophisticated as large workshops, added to the suspicion.

Then, along with that suspicion, another myth emerged: cars repaired through magic tapping would experience other accidents, leading them back to the workshop and benefiting the workshop owner.

All of this is certainly not true. The quick repairs are due to many workers working on one damaged car, making it faster. The satisfying quality is also due to the trained skills of the workshop staff. There are no supernatural elements assisting the car repair process.

Magic tapping may still sound outdated when remembering this very modern era and many large workshops providing advanced tools. However, this service is definitely worth considering, especially given its economical repair prices!

Author: Nisa Maulan Shofa