Dent removal and paintless dent repair

Paintless dent removal works the metal back to shape from behind, using rods and picks, without filling or repainting.

What dent removal means

It suits dents where the paint is still intact: door dings, trolley knocks and hail damage. Where the paint has split, a conventional repair and respray is the answer instead.

What the job covers

Paintless dent removal on shallow dents
Door dings and trolley damage
Hail damage repair
Crease and body-line dents
Mobile repair at home or work

When you might need it

A door ding from a car park, with the paint unbroken.
Hail damage across a bonnet or roof.
A shallow crease along a body line.

What it costs, and what changes the price

Typically £70 to £250.

Size, depth and where it is. A dent on a body line or an edge is harder to reach and costs more.
Several dents together usually cost less each than one on its own.
Many technicians are mobile and come to you, which saves you a trip.

How long it takes

Often under an hour for a single dent, and the car can be driven away straight afterwards because nothing has been painted.

Common questions

Will it work on my dent?

The test is whether the paint is intact and the metal has not been stretched too far. Most technicians will look at a photo and tell you before travelling.

Is it cheaper than a body shop?

For a suitable dent, usually much cheaper, and it keeps the original factory paint, which matters to buyers.

Can aluminium panels be done?

Yes, though aluminium is less willing to move than steel, so it takes longer and not every technician takes it on.