Paintless Dent Repair Cost
Last Updated on March 13, 2022 | Written by CPA Alec Pow
First Published on June 13, 2020 | Content Reviewed by 
CFA Alexander Popivker
While dings and dents can occur on a vehicle’s bodywork within seconds, leaving the vehicle with a repair shop to sort them out will usually result in you being without transport for quite a few days. However, when it comes to smaller dents, there is assistance available in the form of paintless dent removal these days. Owing to the ease and convenience of this procedure, many people ask, ‘How much will paintless dent repair cost me?’
Factors to Consider
When trying to determine your paintless dent repair cost, there are a few things to take into consideration. The first will be whether or not the paint on your vehicle has been cracked or damaged in any way. If this is the case, paintless dent removal will not be a suitable repair option. Another factor to consider will be the color of your vehicle, as some paint colors may not be as smooth as others after a paintless removal procedure has been performed. The size and location of the dent in question will also have to be considered, as it may not always be possible to remove larger dents or those in obscure locations by means of paintless dent removal.
Obtaining Quotations
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Many people think it’s possible to obtain information regarding their paintless dent repair cost over the phone. However, this is normally not possible, as the repair person will need to inspect the dent in person before he or she will be able to provide you with an accurate quotation. While it is possible to shop around on your paintless dent removal cost by getting more than one repair technician to look at the damage on your vehicle, chances are that the pricing will not vary too much. In some cases, you may even find yourself being charged for quotations; however, this is not always the case.
How long will it take?
After inquiring about the paintless dent repair cost on a vehicle, most people are eager to know how long the repair process will take. Regardless of whether you take your vehicle to a paintless dent removal expert or the repair person comes to you, most minor dings and dents can be repaired within an hour or two at the most. If the dent is in a spot that is difficult to reach, the job may not only take a little longer than average, you may also find that your paintless dent repair cost will be a bit higher as well. It is often recommended that dents larger than credit card size be repaired by a professional auto shop, as they can cause the metal on the vehicle panel to stretch or tear.
Determining the Cost
In most cases, you can expect to pay anywhere from $75 to around the $200 mark to have paintless dent repairs performed on your vehicle. If the dent is quite small and does not require much labor or effort to remove, you may be able to get away with a price of about $60. However, as with any other form of vehicle repair, it is important to ensure that your choice of a repair shop is not based on price alone. Before allowing anyone to perform these repairs on your vehicle, ensure that they have the necessary experience to perform the job properly, as failure to do so will result in you having to pay an auto shop, even more, to repair the dents properly.
After determining your paintless dent repair cost and have had the dings and dents removed from your vehicle, your vehicle will normally end up looking as good as new again.
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A cyclist accidentally bumped hit my vehicle and this caused a small dent in it. Therefore, I’m thinking of going to an auto service that specializes in paintless dent repair. I agree with you that it would be best to ask several repair technicians to inspect my car and seek quotations from all of them.