How Much Does Dent Removal Cost?

Did you know that even a minor dent can impact your car’s resale value? The authority on car valuations Kelley Blue Book says that visible damage can lower a car’s perceived quality and market value. Touch Up Guys can help. With over 30 years of experience, our mobile service makes dent repairs stress-free by coming directly to your home or workplace.

Dents Might Cost You More Than You Think

Car dents aren’t just cosmetic; they can lower value and lead to rust if untreated. Addressing dents quickly helps maintain your car’s marketability.

Visible damage reduces a car’s perceived reliability, especially when paired with high mileage. Even a low-mileage car with dents can lose value, as buyers expect minimal wear for fewer kilometres. Small dents can also lead to rust and other long-term issues if left untreated.

Dent Repair Options

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

Available at some Touch Up Guys locations, PDR removes shallow dents without altering your car’s paint and is more cost-effective compared to traditional repair. It retains the original paint, helping preserve the car’s value by avoiding mismatched paint issues. PDR is ideal for smaller dents, but may not be suitable in all cases due to the type of damage.

Traditional Panel Repair and Replacement

For deeper or complex dents, traditional repair might be necessary. This method involves removing and repairing panels or even replacing them. It is more labour-intensive and costly, so should be reserved for when absolutely necessary.

Small Panel Repairs

Minor dents and scratches, such as those from a shopping trolley or another car door, can be repaired in just a few hours at your home or work. Touch Up Guys can quickly fix these types of damage, colour matching the vehicle’s original colour to restore its condition.

Bumper Repairs

Touch Up Guys can repair bumper bars to restore value without the cost and inconvenience of replacing the entire bar. Using plastic welding for cracked bumpers or heat reshaping for dented bumpers, we help the bumper regain its original shape and strength, with repairs usually completed in just a few hours at your location. 

Factors That Influence Dent Removal Costs

With over 30 years of experience, our technicians are highly trained to deliver quality repairs. We offer tailored solutions by assessing the type, size, and severity of the damage to determine whether PDR, traditional methods, or our specialised small panel and bumper repair services are best. This ensures that we apply the most efficient and cost-effective approach for each type of damage.

Our services often cost less than an insurance excess, making small dent repairs affordable compared to traditional body shops, and avoiding future premium increases that may result from filing an insurance claim, with cost varying depending on the:

Size and Location

The size and position of a dent significantly affect repair costs. Larger or hard-to-reach dents require more labour, making them more expensive. For example, dents near structural components or edges can be challenging to access and repair.

Repair Method Used

PDR (offered by select Touch Up Guys locations) and small panel and bumper repairs are generally more affordable compared to traditional panel repair and replacement, which is more labour-intensive and time-consuming. However, larger dents often require traditional repair due to their complexity.

Vehicle Condition

Vehicle condition affects repair costs based on the severity of the damage and the complexity of matching paint. Severe dents or scratches can be challenging and costly to repair, especially if the original paint colour is difficult to match. Touch Up Guys can colour-match over 55,000 different paints for a perfect match with your car. However, there are some general repair exclusions, including:

  • Crash and structural damage
  • Dents larger than an A4 piece of paper
  • Chrome and highly polished alloy wheels
  • Key scratches the length of the vehicle
  • Painting of full cars, bonnet, roof, or boot panels
  • Some non-painted textured plastic
  • Deep panel scratches or dents on the roof, bonnet, and boot lid.

Keeping Your Car in Great Condition

Repairing dents promptly helps maintain your vehicle’s value. The mobile technicians at Touch Up Guys offer flexible and precise techniques tailored to your cosmetic damage.

Don’t let a small dent become a big problem. Contact Touch Up Guys today for a free quote and restore your car’s look and value.

Find out how much your dent repair will cost in 3 steps:

  1. Upload Photos of the Damage – Upload pictures of the dent to our website.
  2. Receive an Assessment – We provide a quote or an assessment via video call or online response.
  3. Book a Repair – Once satisfied with the quote, book a time that works for you, and we will complete the repair at your location.

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