Why Do Car Doors Get Dented?
Car doors are the most exposed panels on your vehicle. Parking lots, tight garages, shopping carts, other car doors swinging open — it's almost inevitable. The good news: door dents are the most straightforward PDR repairs.
The DIY Route: Why It's Risky
Dry ice, plungers, hair dryers and compressed air — these YouTube methods rarely work on real-world dents and can make the damage worse. Pushing too hard cracks the paint. Pulling unevenly stretches the metal. Creases don't respond to household remedies at all.
Professional PDR uses precision tools and years of trained technique. It's not magic — it's skill built over thousands of repairs.
How We Repair a Dented Car Door
First, we assess the dent — size, depth, location, and whether body lines are involved. Then we access the back of the door panel by carefully removing interior trim or working through existing access points.
Using specialized PDR rods and a focused LED lighting board, we slowly massage the metal back into its original shape. The lighting reveals every contour and ensures the repair is invisible. Most door ding repairs take 30 to 60 minutes.
Cost to Repair a Dented Car Door
PDR is significantly more affordable than a body shop. Door dings start at $195 for the first dent, with additional dents at $100-150 each on the same visit. Larger dents are $195 for the first inch, $50-100 per additional inch. All estimates are free — text a photo to (705) 535-1555.
Serving All of Ontario
We provide mobile dent repair across Peterborough, Lindsay, Cobourg, Port Hope, Bowmanville, Oshawa, Whitby, Durham Region, Northumberland, and Kawartha Lakes. We come to you.