What does paintless dent repair actually cost?
Honest, transparent pricing for the Phoenix metro. Most single dings are $75–$250. Hail and large dents price differently — but you'll know the number before we touch your car.
2026 paintless dent repair pricing
PDR is priced by what's actually being repaired — not by panel, and not by an hourly bill. Three things determine the number:
- Location — some panels are easier to access than others. A door dent that requires removing the door card costs more in labor than one we can reach from inside the door cavity.
- Size — larger surface area = more massaging time. Sharp, deep, or "jagged" dents take longer than soft, round ones.
- Sharpness — a soft, round dent may take 20 minutes; a sharp crease the same length can take 2 hours.
What follows is a real-world price band for the Phoenix metro, updated for 2026. Insurance work is billed at carrier rates and you pay your deductible only.
| Repair | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single door ding | $75 – $150 | Under 1" diameter, no paint damage |
| Body line dent | $150 – $300 | On a factory crease line |
| Crease dent | $200 – $450 | Per inch of crease length |
| Large dent (3–6") | $350 – $750 | Repairable without filler |
| Aluminum panel | +25–35% | Premium for heat/glue-pull tooling |
| Hail damage | Insurance | We work directly with your carrier |
Prices are typical ranges, not quotes. Send a photo to 602-619-1097 and we'll text back a real number, usually within an hour.
Why is PDR cheaper than a body shop?
A traditional body shop has to sand, fill, prime, paint, blend, and clear an entire panel — then wait for it to cure. That's 6–10 hours of labor and a couple hundred dollars in materials, plus your car for a week.
PDR is one technician, hand tools, and access to the back of the panel. Less labor. No materials. Same-day return. The result is usually 50–70% less than a comparable body-shop quote — and the factory paint stays exactly as the manufacturer applied it.
When is PDR not the right call?
We'll tell you on the spot if your dent is past PDR. The most common disqualifiers:
- Paint is cracked, chipped, or scraped through to the metal
- Sharp creases longer than 8–10" with significant stretching
- Damage to a panel edge or seam
- Plastic bumpers with broken clips behind them
In those cases we'll give you an honest referral to a body shop we trust. We don't sell PDR you don't need.
Does insurance pay for PDR?
Yes — for hail damage, vandalism, and most comprehensive claims. We bill the carrier directly. You pay your deductible (if any). We work with all major carriers including State Farm, Geico, Progressive, USAA, Allstate, Farmers, and Liberty Mutual.
Cost questions, answered.
Not sure what you're looking at? Text Jordan a photo of the dent and he'll give you a straight answer.
How is paintless dent repair priced?
Three factors: location of the dent (some panels are harder to access), size of the dent, and depth/sharpness. We give you a written quote before any work starts — no surprises.
Why is PDR cheaper than a body shop?
A body shop has to remove, prep, fill, sand, prime, paint, blend, and clear a panel — that's 6–8 hours of labor and a couple hundred dollars in materials. PDR is one technician with hand tools restoring metal to factory shape. Less labor, no materials.
Do you offer free estimates?
Yes — bring it by the Chandler shop, send a photo via text, or have us come to you. Estimates are free either way.
Send us a photo. We'll text you the number.
Free, fast, no obligation. Most quotes are returned within an hour.