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

$421-$1,175

Vehicles

Paint Required

36%

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

Vehicle

Repair Type

Parts

Labor

Total

ADAS

Hyundai Sonata

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350

Jeep Wrangler

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400

Kia K5

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350

Mazda 3/CX-5

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400

Nissan Altima

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$350

Subaru Outback

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400

Toyota RAV4

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400

Volkswagen Jetta/Golf

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$75-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $75-$400

Hyundai Elantra

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$80-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350

Kia Seltos

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$80-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350

Toyota Corolla

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$80-$350

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $80-$350

Chevrolet Cruze

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$90-$480

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $90-$480

Nissan Sentra

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$90-$470

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $90-$470

Chevrolet Camaro

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Chevrolet Equinox

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400

Chevrolet Trax

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$480

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$480

Dodge Challenger

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Dodge Grand Caravan

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Ford F-150

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Ford Mustang

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Honda Accord

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400

Honda Civic

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$500

Honda CR-V

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400

Hyundai Tucson

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$510

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$510

Mazda Mazda3

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$400

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$400

Nissan Rogue

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$100-$510

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $100-$510

Ford Escape

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$110-$520

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $110-$520

Honda Odyssey

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$110-$520

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $110-$520

Subaru WRX

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$110-$540

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $110-$540

Toyota Highlander

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$110-$540

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $110-$540

Chevrolet Silverado 1500

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$120-$650

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$650

Chrysler 300

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$120-$450

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450

Dodge Charger

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$120-$450

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450

Ford Explorer

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$120-$450

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$450

Subaru Forester

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$120-$560

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $120-$560

Lexus IS/ES

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$125-$550

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $125-$550

Infiniti Q50

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$130-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $130-$500

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$130-$620

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $130-$620

Ram 1500

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$130-$680

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $130-$680

Audi A4

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600

BMW 3 Series

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600

Chevrolet Tahoe

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500

GMC Sierra 1500

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500

Mercedes-Benz C-Class

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600

Tesla Model 3

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600

Tesla Model Y

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$600

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$600

Toyota Camry

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$500

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$500

Toyota Tacoma

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$450

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$450

Volvo XC90

Paintless Dent Repair

$0-$0

$150-$550

Parts: $0-$0 | Labor: $150-$550

Chevrolet Cruze

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$380-$1,100

$650-$1,900

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $380-$1100

Nissan Sentra

Door Skin Repair

$0-$160

$380-$1,100

$680-$1,900

Parts: $0-$160 | Labor: $380-$1100

Chevrolet Trax

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$400-$1,150

$700-$2,000

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $400-$1150

Honda Civic

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$400-$1,200

$700-$2,000

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $400-$1200

Nissan Rogue

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$420-$1,200

$750-$2,100

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $420-$1200

Ford Escape

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$440-$1,250

$780-$2,100

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $440-$1250

Hyundai Tucson

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$430-$1,200

$780-$2,100

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $430-$1200

Hyundai Elantra

Door Skin Repair

$0-$150

$500-$1,200

$800-$1,900

Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1200

Kia Seltos

Door Skin Repair

$0-$150

$500-$1,200

$800-$1,900

Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1200

Toyota Corolla

Door Skin Repair

$0-$150

$500-$1,300

$800-$2,000

Parts: $0-$150 | Labor: $500-$1300

Honda Odyssey

Door Skin Repair

$0-$220

$450-$1,350

$850-$2,400

Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $450-$1350

Subaru Forester

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$480-$1,350

$850-$2,300

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $480-$1350

Subaru WRX

Door Skin Repair

$0-$220

$500-$1,300

$850-$2,200

Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $500-$1300

Toyota Highlander

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$460-$1,300

$850-$2,300

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $460-$1300

Jeep Grand Cherokee

Door Skin Repair

$0-$220

$500-$1,400

$900-$2,500

Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $500-$1400

Mazda Mazda3

Door Skin Repair

$0-$180

$550-$1,400

$900-$2,200

Parts: $0-$180 | Labor: $550-$1400

Chevrolet Equinox

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$600-$1,500

$1,000-$2,300

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500

Honda Accord

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$600-$1,500

$1,000-$2,300

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500

Honda CR-V

Door Skin Repair

$0-$200

$600-$1,500

$1,000-$2,300

Parts: $0-$200 | Labor: $600-$1500

Toyota Camry

Door Skin Repair

$0-$250

$500-$1,500

$1,000-$2,500

Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $500-$1500

Chrysler 300

Door Skin Repair

$0-$220

$650-$1,600

$1,100-$2,500

Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $650-$1600

Dodge Charger

Door Skin Repair

$0-$220

$650-$1,600

$1,100-$2,500

Parts: $0-$220 | Labor: $650-$1600

Ford Explorer

Door Skin Repair

$0-$250

$700-$1,800

$1,200-$2,800

Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $700-$1800

Infiniti Q50

Door Skin Repair

$0-$250

$700-$1,800

$1,200-$2,800

Parts: $0-$250 | Labor: $700-$1800

Chevrolet Tahoe

Door Skin Repair

$0-$300

$800-$2,000

$1,400-$3,200

Parts: $0-$300 | Labor: $800-$2000

Volvo XC90

Door Skin Repair

$0-$300

$800-$2,200

$1,400-$3,500

Parts: $0-$300 | Labor: $800-$2200

BMW 3 Series

Door Skin Repair

$0-$400

$800-$2,000

$1,500-$3,300

Parts: $0-$400 | Labor: $800-$2000

Tesla Model 3

Door Skin Repair

$0-$300

$800-$2,000

$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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