Dent Repair & PDR Cost

Dent repair ranges from paintless dent repair (PDR), which preserves the original factory finish, to traditional body work with filler and paint. PDR is the preferred method for small to medium dents where the paint surface is intact -- it is faster, cheaper, and preserves the vehicle's value by keeping the original paint.

Cost Range
$75-$3,500
Average Cost
$428-$1,137
Vehicles
35
Paint Required
33%

Damage Severity Levels

Minor

PDR pricing ($75-$150 per dent)

Small door dings (coin to quarter size), no paint damage

Moderate

Traditional repair required

Larger dents (baseball size), possible paint cracking

Severe

Panel replacement may be needed

Deep creased dents, multiple dents, panel deformation

Repair Methods

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    Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) -- specialized tools massage the metal back into shape from behind the panel
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    Traditional dent repair -- body filler is applied, sanded, primed, and painted to match
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    Panel replacement -- severely dented panels may need to be replaced entirely

Cost by Vehicle

Hyundai Sonata
$75-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350
Jeep Wrangler
$75-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400
Kia K5
$75-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350
Mazda 3/CX-5
$75-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400
Nissan Altima
$75-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350
Subaru Outback
$75-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400
Toyota RAV4
$75-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400
Volkswagen Jetta/Golf
$75-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400
Hyundai Elantra
$80-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350
Kia Seltos
$80-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350
Toyota Corolla
$80-$350
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350
Chevrolet Camaro
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500
Chevrolet Equinox
$100-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400
Dodge Challenger
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500
Ford F-150
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500
Ford Mustang
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500
Honda Accord
$100-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400
Honda Civic
$100-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500
Honda CR-V
$100-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400
Mazda Mazda3
$100-$400
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400
Chrysler 300
$120-$450
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450
Dodge Charger
$120-$450
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450
Ford Explorer
$120-$450
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450
Lexus IS/ES
$125-$550
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $125-$550
Infiniti Q50
$130-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $130-$500
Audi A4
$150-$600
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600
BMW 3 Series
$150-$600
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600
Chevrolet Tahoe
$150-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500
GMC Sierra 1500
$150-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500
Mercedes-Benz C-Class
$150-$600
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600
Tesla Model 3
$150-$600
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600
Tesla Model Y
$150-$600
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600
Toyota Camry
$150-$500
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500
Toyota Tacoma
$150-$450
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$450
Volvo XC90
$150-$550
Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$550
Honda Civic
$700-$2,000
Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $400-$1200
Hyundai Elantra
$800-$1,900
Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1200
Kia Seltos
$800-$1,900
Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1200
Toyota Corolla
$800-$2,000
Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1300
Mazda Mazda3
$900-$2,200
Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $550-$1400
Chevrolet Equinox
$1,000-$2,300
Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500
Honda Accord
$1,000-$2,300
Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500
Honda CR-V
$1,000-$2,300
Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500
Toyota Camry
$1,000-$2,500
Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $500-$1500
Chrysler 300
$1,100-$2,500
Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $650-$1600
Dodge Charger
$1,100-$2,500
Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $650-$1600
Ford Explorer
$1,200-$2,800
Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $700-$1800
Infiniti Q50
$1,200-$2,800
Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $700-$1800
Chevrolet Tahoe
$1,400-$3,200
Parts: $0-$300 | Labor: $800-$2000
Volvo XC90
$1,400-$3,500
Parts: $0-$300 | Labor: $800-$2200
BMW 3 Series
$1,500-$3,300
Parts: $0-$400 | Labor: $800-$2000
Tesla Model 3
$1,500-$3,000
Parts: $0-$300 | Labor: $800-$2000
Cheapest: Hyundai Sonata ($75+) Most expensive: Tesla Model 3 (up to $3,000)

Related Damage Types

Scratch & Paint Repair

Minor scratch repair, scuff removal, and paint touch-up for single and multi-panel damage.

Fender Repair & Replacement

Front fender dents, scratches, and full replacements from sideswipes and parking damage.

Door Repair & Replacement

Door skin repair, full door replacement, and multi-component door damage.

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