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The Benefits of Paintless Dent Removal: Why It’s the Best Choice for Your Vehicle

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:38:46 GMT

Dents and dings are inevitable, whether from parking lot mishaps, minor collisions, or unexpected hailstorms. Many vehicle owners assume that fixing a dent means an expensive trip to the body shop, repainting, and long wait times. However, there’s a faster, more affordable, and paint-safe solution—Paintless Dent Removal (PDR).

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we specialize in expert PDR techniques that restore your vehicle’s appearance without compromising its original paint job. Here’s why PDR is the best dent repair method for your car.

How Paintless Dent Removal Works

PDR is a non-invasive repair technique that removes dents by gently massaging the damaged metal back to its original form. Skilled technicians use specialized tools to reshape the dent from the inside, without the need for sanding, fillers, or repainting.

This method is effective for door dings, hail damage, minor creases, and small dents, as long as the paint remains intact.

The Benefits of Paintless Dent Removal

1. Cost-Effective and Affordable

Traditional dent repair methods require sanding, fillers, and repainting, which can drive up costs. PDR eliminates these steps, making it a much more affordable solution while still achieving flawless results.

2. Faster Turnaround Time

Because PDR doesn’t involve painting or waiting for materials to dry, most repairs can be completed in just a few hours. Unlike conventional bodywork, which can take days or even weeks, PDR gets you back on the road quickly.

3. Retains Your Car’s Original Paint

A vehicle’s factory paint job is one of its most valuable features. Traditional dent repair requires repainting, which can lead to color mismatches and lower resale value. PDR, on the other hand, preserves the original paint, ensuring your car looks as good as new.

4. Environmentally Friendly

Since PDR doesn’t use harsh chemicals, fillers, or paint, it’s an eco-friendly repair method. No harmful solvents or VOC emissions make it a responsible choice for both car owners and the environment.

5. Insurance-Friendly

Many insurance companies recommend or even fully cover PDR for hail damage and minor dents because it is cost-effective and maintains the vehicle’s value. If your car has suffered hail damage, check with your insurer about PDR as a preferred repair option.

Why Choose Indianapolis Dent Company for PDR?

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we specialize in professional Paintless Dent Removal with precision and care. Our skilled technicians have years of experience in flawless dent repair, ensuring your vehicle looks as good as new—without the high costs or long wait times of traditional bodywork.

Don’t let dents ruin your car’s appearance. Contact us today for a free estimate and let our experts restore your vehicle with top-quality Paintless Dent Removal!

Auto Hail Damage Repair: Restoring Your Car After the Storm

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:31:06 GMT

Hailstorms can wreak havoc on your vehicle, leaving behind unsightly dents, dings, and damage. If your car has been caught in a storm, you might be wondering about the best repair option. Traditional body shop repairs can be expensive and time-consuming, but Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) offers a faster, more cost-effective solution.

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we specialize in hail damage repair using PDR, ensuring that your car is restored to its original condition without repainting or fillers. Let’s take a closer look at why quick action is essential and how PDR can save you time and money.

Why Hail Damage Repair is Crucial

1. Protects Your Car’s Value

Even minor dents from hail can lower your vehicle’s resale value. When it comes time to trade in or sell, buyers will notice the damage, and dealerships may offer less money due to the needed repairs. Addressing hail damage promptly helps maintain your car’s worth.

2. Prevents Further Damage

While hail dents may seem purely cosmetic, they can weaken your car’s paint and protective coating. Over time, this can lead to rust and corrosion, causing long-term damage that is much more costly to repair.

3. Insurance Covers Hail Damage

Most comprehensive auto insurance policies cover hail damage repairs. If you’ve been affected by a storm, it’s important to file a claim quickly to take advantage of coverage before more damage occurs. Indianapolis Dent Company can help guide you through the claims process and work with your insurance company for a hassle-free experience.

Why Paintless Dent Repair is the Best Choice for Hail Damage

Unlike traditional dent repair, which involves sanding, filling, and repainting, PDR is a non-invasive method that restores your car’s original panels without damaging the factory paint. Here’s why it’s the best option:

Faster Repairs: Most PDR jobs are completed in just a few days, compared to weeks at a body shop.

Cost-Effective: No need for expensive paint, fillers, or panel replacements—which means lower costs.

Eco-Friendly: No chemicals, paint, or hazardous waste, making PDR a green repair choice.

Insurance-Preferred: Many insurance companies prefer and fully cover PDR for hail damage.

How Indianapolis Dent Company Handles Hail Damage Repair

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we have years of experience restoring hail-damaged vehicles. Our skilled technicians use advanced PDR techniques to remove dents without harming your car’s original finish.

We also assist with:

✅ Insurance claims and paperwork to make the process simple

✅ Fast turnaround times so you’re not left without your vehicle

✅ High-quality service backed by our commitment to excellence

Schedule Your Hail Damage Repair Today!

Don’t let hail damage ruin your vehicle’s appearance or value. Indianapolis Dent Company provides expert hail damage repair with PDR, getting your car back to looking brand new.

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Auto Paintless Dent Repair: The Fast, Affordable, and Effective Solution

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 04 Feb 2025 18:29:36 GMT

Dents and dings can happen anytime—whether from a rogue shopping cart, a door ding in a crowded parking lot, or even a hailstorm. Many vehicle owners assume that fixing these dents requires costly bodywork, repainting, and a long wait at the repair shop. Fortunately, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) offers a better alternative.

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we specialize in Auto Paintless Dent Repair, providing quick, affordable, and high-quality dent removal that preserves your vehicle’s original factory finish. Here’s why PDR is the best choice for restoring your car’s appearance.

What is Auto Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?

Paintless Dent Repair is a non-invasive technique used to remove dents by gently reshaping the metal back to its original position. Using specialized tools, skilled technicians work from behind the panel to massage the dent out, all without needing paint, fillers, or sanding.

PDR is ideal for:

✅ Minor dents and dings from parking lots and everyday accidents

✅ Hail damage and storm-related dents

✅ Creases and body panel imperfections

✅ Lease returns needing flawless appearance

Why Choose Paintless Dent Repair?

1. Cost-Effective & Budget-Friendly

Traditional dent repair methods require filler, paint, and labor-intensive work, making repairs expensive. Since PDR doesn’t require painting or new parts, it’s a much more affordable solution.

2. Fast Turnaround Times

Unlike traditional repairs that take days or even weeks, most PDR jobs are completed in a few hours. This means less downtime and faster results for you.

3. Maintains Your Car’s Factory Paint

Repainting your vehicle can lower its value, especially if the color isn’t an exact match. PDR preserves your factory paint job, ensuring no color mismatches or unnecessary repainting.

4. Environmentally Friendly

Since PDR doesn’t use toxic chemicals, paints, or fillers, it’s an eco-friendly dent repair solution. No harmful emissions, no excess waste—just expert dent removal.

5. Increases Resale Value

If you plan to sell or trade in your vehicle, visible dents can lower its market value. Auto dealers and buyers prefer cars with original paint and no visible damage—making PDR an excellent investment.

Why Indianapolis Dent Company is Your Trusted PDR Specialist

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we are experts in Auto Paintless Dent Repair, helping customers restore their vehicles quickly and affordably. Our experienced team provides:

✔ Skilled technicians trained in advanced PDR techniques

✔ Fast service with same-day or next-day turnaround times

✔ Affordable pricing that beats traditional dent repair costs

✔ Flawless results that restore your car’s original condition

Get a Free Estimate for Auto Paintless Dent Repair!

Don’t let dents ruin your car’s appearance or lower its value. Indianapolis Dent Company is here to help!

�� Call us today to schedule your Paintless Dent Repair and get your car looking like new again!

Should You Report a Door Ding or Dent to the Police?

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Sun, 12 Dec 2021 13:00:00 GMT

When it comes to automobile accidents, most people don’t think about the small door dents that occur in parking lots everyday in America.
Many people around the country have had the experience of returning their car and seeing that someone has hit it while opening their door, leaving behind a scratch or dent. Most people tend to overlook this damage because they don’t want the hassle of dealing with police and insurance companies. However, there are certain instances in which contacting both police and insurance providers can be worth it.

IS IT WORTH THE HASSLE?

Let’s say that you discover that someone has dinged your parked car with their car door, leaving some damage or a dent on the exterior. If you want your insurance company to cover the cost of repairs, most insurance companies will recommend that you call the police and report the accident, depending on the extent of the damages. According to the Insurance Information Institute (III), most people will be required to have a copy of the official accident report if they wish to file a claim with their insurance company.

So if you feel that repairing the damage to your car will be too expensive to cover by yourself, then you should report the door damage to the police. While reporting the incident, be sure to request that police document and file an official accident report for you.

In addition, there are situations when you should not file a claim at all. When you know you don’t have collision coverage, avoid filing for a dent from either minor or major incidents. If the repair cost is less than your deductible, avoid filing and save money by covering it yourself.

WHAT EVIDENCE IS REQUIRED?

If you choose to report the dent or scratch to the police with the intention of filing a claim with your insurance company to cover the damages, then some evidence will be required by the police. The best kind of evidence in these situations would be security footage of the perpetrator hitting your car with their door. However, the most common type of evidence in these cases are eyewitness accounts to the accident. To build out the accident report, police will ask witnesses questions about the parts of the incident that they observed.

ARE THERE ANY FINES OR PENALTIES FOR PERPETRATORS?

If you happen to be the culprit behind a dent or scratch left on someone else’s car by a door ding, then there is a chance that you might be subject to some fines or penalties. However, to avoid further punishment, don’t just leave the scene dinging someone’s car. Most states require you to leave a note or wait for the car’s owner. Follow through on one of these actions, or else the accident could potentially be considered a hit-and-run if the person reports it. Being convicted of a hit-and-run can result in a misdemeanor charge and a large fine. In some states, more severe punishments can be served, such as community service, license suspension, or even possible jail time. Remember, the best choice is to wait for the person or to leave a note with your information on their car. Door dings and dents happen everyday all over the world and they can usually be resolved quickly and easily if both parties are willing to cooperate.

Getting Your Car Ready for Winter

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Wed, 08 Dec 2021 21:38:00 GMT

Prepping Your Car for the Colder Months

1. Check your windshield wipers

When was the last time you had your windshield wipers replaced? Do they provide ample clarity of the road ahead when it rains? Clearing your windshield of snow and sleet is harder than clearing it of rain, so it’s important that you ensure your windshield wipers are ready. Also make sure to monitor your windshield washer fluid reservoir to confirm that it’s properly filled.

2. Check the tire pressure

During the colder season, your tires tend to lose air more quickly than usual, so checking your tire pressure should be a weekly task. If you see that the pressure is noticeably low , have it fixed right away. Properly inflated tires allow you to get better traction, which is necessary when the roads are coated in ice and snow.

3. Check your battery

Cold weather can cause corrosion around your battery terminals, so now’s the time to check them before it’s too late. It’s also a good idea to bring your car to a service center to test it and see if it will hold a charge. The last thing you want is to be stuck in a blizzard with a dead battery.

4. Get an oil change

Oil can thicken during the winter, and thick oil doesn’t adequately lubricate your engine. Before the temperature drops too low, bring your vehicle in for an oil change. The service center should ensure your car has oil that’s of the right viscosity to handle the winter.

5. Get your belts checked

Your vehicle’s engine belts can harden and even crack under cold weather. When you bring your car in for service, have the technicians take a look at your timing belts to make sure that they’re still working properly.

If you need more help with preparing your car for the winter, you can always come to us with questions.

How to Prevent your Vehicle from Rusting

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 19 Oct 2021 23:49:00 GMT

it’s not good in your water, and it’s certainly not good on your vehicle. Not only does it make your ride look bad, it can also seriously compromise the integrity of whatever it gets ahold of. A rusty car is an unsafe car!

Why Fire and Dry Ice Are Bad for Dent Repairs

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Mon, 13 Sep 2021 18:19:00 GMT

The Dangers of Fire and Dry Ice

Your car is more than just how you get from point A to point B. It is a reflection of your appearance and personality. Your car should be a symbol of pride, especially if you want it to be in perfect condition. Sometimes that is not always easy. After all, cars endure a lot of abuse, from exposure to the elements to the mercy of other motorists. That is why we repair dings and dents in your car so you can keep it looking as good as new!

FIRE AND DRY ICE

We do not use heat shrinking or dry ice to repair dents, like many other auto repair companies do. This in fact can be very damaging to the finish on your vehicle. Any extreme temperature change can cause damage to the exterior paint coating your car. You wouldn’t want to touch dry ice, so why would you want to have it touch your car? We all know extreme temperatures can be damaging to us, so why would we want to subject our cars to that same type of damage?

PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we use a system of pressure point manipulation to restore dented areas to their original shape. Without using paint to just simply cover up the dents, we buff those dents out instead using our pressure point technique. Many other companies use heat and other methods of dent removal that can compromise the finish on your car, but not us. We know the best way to remove dents and we can handle dents large and small without the need for an expensive trip to the repair shop and repainting. Save money and time and get your dents fixed with us.

Do Dents and Door Dings Rust?

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Thu, 02 Sep 2021 15:00:00 GMT

5 Most Common Causes of Car Dents

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Sun, 29 Aug 2021 19:42:00 GMT

6 Common Causes of Minor Dents and Dings

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Fri, 30 Jul 2021 13:08:00 GMT

What are the most common causes of minor auto damage?

Being a car owner, we know that there comes certain times when getting your car dented can be inevitable — whether we like it or not (and we are just taking a guess here that you probably wouldn’t like it very much). There are many different things that can cause minor auto body damage and ways that you can prevent some of these things from happening. In today’s blog we will be taking you through seven common causes of minor dents and auto damage so that you can know what to keep an eye out for, and hopefully prevent auto dings and dents from occurring. If you need assistance with removing current dents on your vehicle, reach out to our paintless dent repair professionals at Indianapolis Dent Company for quick, easy, and affordable dent removal.

1. Collisions

When you get into an auto collision, it is likely that there will be at least some sort of minor auto body damage to your car. Being a defensive driver is crucial for this one — because although you may be a fantastic driver, there are a variety of things that can happen on the road to cause a collision. From getting rear-ended to distracted driving and getting clipped while merging to t-bones, there are many different ways auto accidents can occur. Some safe, defensive driving qualities that you can easily pick up to decrease your chances of getting into a collision are: used by a variety of different things, whether it’s bad drivers, poor weather, or anything in between.

Keeping your eyes on the road and not getting easily distracted
Planning ahead for the unexpected — not making assumptions about what other drivers will do
Controlling your speed
Respecting other roadway users
Being aware of road conditions

Practicing defensive driving allows you to defend yourself from possible auto collisions caused by a variety of different things, whether it’s bad drivers, poor weather, or anything in between.

2. Car Doors

When there is ultra-tight parking in lots or garages, it can be easy for you (or another driver) to open your car door unyieldingly and end up denting a neighboring car. This is especially easy if it’s a windy day, as the wind can make it hard to control your car door as you are opening it and cause it to ram into another car. If you want to ensure you will avoid someone denting your car with their door — or you denting theirs — it is best practice to park far away from other cars in a parking lot or garage. Although you may have to walk a bit further to your destination, at least you are saving money on auto repairs.

3. Unruly Weather

This is another huge one that often causes minor auto body damage. Regardless of where you live, there are different types of extreme weather that can take over your town and wreak havoc on your car. A weather condition that tends to cause considerable damage to cars is hail storms. Large hail falling at high speeds can cause huge dents, broken windows, and even engine damage to your car. Contact us today to learn more about our hail damage and dent repair services by utilizing paintless dent repair.

4. Sporty Children

If you live in a family-dense neighborhood, it is not unlikely to see kids playing outside with different sports balls. Whether you’ve got little basketballers or softball players living close by, there is a chance that they could throw a ball uncontrollably and ultimately end up hitting and denting your car. There really isn’t much avoiding this one unless you have a garage to park in or do some serious research and find a quiet neighborhood where there isn’t many children.

5. Fallen Trees

If you are parking your car outside regularly, you are also running the risk of storm damage to your car. When big wind and snow storms blow through, it isn’t uncommon for trees to fall. Although parking your car in a garage or a carport is always a good option to prevent this damage, not everybody has that option. We may think that this could never happen to us, especially if we typically don’t park near any trees throughout the day — but strong winds can knock a tree down and even throw it around, leaving it to potentially slam and dent your car. This is often inevitable, and that is why you will want to contact a professional paintless dent repair service to help you with removing tree dent damages to your car.

6. Road Debris

If you are a frequent highway driver, you have probably seen quite a bit of auto debris on the side of the road. This could be rubber pieces from tires bursting or car accidents that have not been fully cleaned up after. There are times when hitting this road debris is inevitable — even if you are a very cautious driver. It’s not uncommon to hear about drivers fully focusing on the road, only for a giant piece of rubber to come flying up from under the car in front of them and damage their car. The best way to avoid this type of auto damage is to practice defensive driving to the best of your ability so you will know how to handle this situation if it does arise.

4 Benefits of PDR During Hail Season

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Mon, 19 Jul 2021 16:03:00 GMT

4 BENEFITS OF PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR DURING HAIL SEASON

#1: FASTER PROCESS THAN TRADITIONAL REPAIRS One of the top reasons to choose paintless dent repair when your car has been damaged by hail is due to the speed of service. In many cases, after a major storm passes through the area, auto body repair shops are backed up. Traditional repair methods involve a long process of sanding down the area, applying paint to fill in the dent, and ensuring that the paint is level and matches the area. For this reason, only so many cars can be serviced in any given day.

Conversely, paintless dent repair is an extremely efficient method for repairing hail damage. The dent is actually removed from your car utilizing special tools. All that is required is access to the backside of the dent. The process is quick, efficient, and allows technicians to service multiple cars in a shorter period of time. This means that you can schedule repairs much sooner with a paintless dent removal shop even when most places are backed up due to a major hail storm.

#2: ECO-FRIENDLY SERVICE

Another benefit of paintless dent repair versus traditional repair methods is that the process is extremely eco-friendly. Because the dent is actually removed from your car, rather than filled in, no harsh chemicals or paints are needed.

A reusable tool is utilized to remove dents, which means no waste between cars. If you are looking for an environmentally friendly way to handle auto body repair, paintless dent removal is the best choice.

#3: LONG-TERM RESULTS

When you fill in a dent with after-market paint, there is an inherent risk that the job will only last so long. Over time, the filled in area can wear down and look mismatched.

Conversely, paintless dent removal simply restores your car’s body back to its original state. For this reason, it provides long-term results that you can trust to last year after year. In fact, at AJ’s Dent, we provide a lifetime warranty on our paintless dent removal. We are that confident in our methodology.

#4: LOWER COST

As you shop around for dent removal services, you might notice extremely high prices. This is particularly true right after a major storm when auto body repair shops have a lot of work. Paintless dent removal is a much more affordable option.

The reason why we can offer our services at a lower cost than most dent repair solutions is because of how quickly the service can be completed. While we always take the time to ensure your vehicle is properly repaired, the method we use is so efficient that we can pass on the time saved as monetary savings to you.

Schedule Paintless Dent Removal Today

Call 317-612-7822 to schedule a time for a free estimate or with any questions! As always, you are also welcome to stop by 7238 E 86th St, Indianapolis, IN for a quick estimate!

Summer Maintenance Tips to Keep Your Car Running its Best

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Thu, 08 Jul 2021 14:31:00 GMT

Six Summer Maintenance Tips

Our cars are made to sustain certain amounts of wear-and-tear while being out on the road. However, to keep our automobiles running at their best, it is important that we give them regular TLC. Each season of the year presents a variety of challenges that can cause wear as well as damage to our vehicles. Summer’s heat and often the places that summer takes us can require that we pay extra attention to certain parts of our vehicles. Follow these tips to keep your vehicle at it’s best.

Keep It Clean & Wax It

From bird poop to gravel from roads less traveled, our cars can develop an interesting layer of crud on the top and bottom. Though these substances may seem harmless, they can actually put a lot of wear on the paint and other surfaces. Gravel and dirt can scratch the paint and bird poop can be especially corrosive. Clean your car regularly or as needed to keep these damaging substances off your car.

Applying a wax after a wash can add another layer of protection against the heat of the sun and things like bird droppings. Be sure to get a wax done by a professional so it is applied right and you get the most out of it.

Check On the AC

Some of us are old enough to remember cars without ACs and we never want to experience that ever again! To make sure you can stay cool even during the hottest months of summer, you should get your AC checked and needed preventive maintenance performed. It can also be a good idea to check and possibly replace your air filters. Don’t be caught without an AC during the hottest months of the year!

Protect It From the Sun

Though our cars are made to take on the outdoor elements, the sun can eventually fade and damage our vehicle’s paint. To protect the longevity of your car’s paint, keep your car out of the sun as much as possible. Storing it in a garage, covered parking spot, or parking it in a shady spot can make a significant difference. Covering your vehicle with a tarp can also help. However, if you are someone on the go this method can feel cumbersome. Waxing your car can also provide protection from the sun’s damaging UV rays

Check On Your Tires

Though you may have checked your tires previously with our spring maintenance tips, it doesn’t hurt to check them again. The extreme temperatures of the summer can cause the heat of the pavement to reach temperatures ten or more degrees above the actual temperature outside. Also, the changes in temperature can cause changes in air pressure in your tires. Make sure your tires are at the right pressure so you don’t blow a tire while on the go during the heat of summer.

Monitor Your Engine

The summer heat can also put extra strain on your engine and so it’s important to make sure that it is cooling properly. Refill the refrigerant and make sure it isn’t leaking. You will also want to clean it of incrustations and residues that may have built up. Set yourself and your engine up for success and make sure that it has everything it needs to run at its most efficient even on the hottest days of the year.

Get Dings & Damage Fixed

Lastly, it is always a good idea to get dings and damage fixed. However, getting these fixed during the summer can make sure that your car looks good while you’re on-the-go during all of your summer adventures.

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we aim for fast turnaround times so you can get back to your summer fun without worry. Our services don't require body work or repainting. Learn more about our services on our website and facebook page. Get a free estimate today!

Paintless Dent Repair FAQs

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Fri, 02 Jul 2021 19:48:00 GMT

Frequently Asked Questions:

If you are on the hunt for a quality dent repair service for your car but are unsure if paintless dent repair is the route for you, you aren’t alone. Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a relatively new service that utilizes specialized tools to fix the dent and restore the exterior back to its original position. There are no fillers or paint involved, just the expertise of paintless dent repair professionals and unique, reusable tools — making this an affordable, quick, and eco-friendly process. To learn more about paintless dent repair and commonly asked questions, keep reading this blog!

WHAT KINDS OF DENTS CAN BE REPAIRED WITH PDR?

Most auto dents can be repaired with paintless dent repair— if the metal and paint are not compromised. We suggest getting a free inspection and estimate so that we can assess the damage done to your car and determine whether or not PDR is an option for you.

HOW MUCH DOES PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR COST?

One of the most attractive features of paintless dent repair is the fact that it doesn’t require the use of fillers, paint, or extensive labor, making it an affordable option for dent repair. The cost of your dent repair will be determined by the severity, amount, and location of your dent and/or dents. To get an accurate, free estimate for what your auto dents will cost, we recommend calling or texting photos to 317.612.7822.

WILL THE PAINT ON MY CAR BE DAMAGED?

No. As a matter of fact, paintless dent repair is the only way to repair a dent and ensure that your paint won’t be compromised — if the job is done by a professional PDR shop. A common misconception is that it will cause the paint to crack or stretch, which is false. Paintless dent repair, in fact, fixes the dent rather than covering it up and needing to put more paint on it.

WILL MY DENTS COME BACK DOWN THE ROAD?

No pun intended — and the answer is no. Once the dent is repaired with special tools by a paintless dent repair professional, your dents are fixed from the source and won’t be coming back. At Indianapolis Dent Company, we are so confident with our repair services that we also provide a lifetime warranty so that you can feel at ease knowing your car is in good hands.

CAN PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR FIX THE HAIL DAMAGE DONE TO MY CAR?

Absolutely! Paintless dent repair is actually the recommended method of removing dents from a car that has had hail damage, as these dents are minor dings and dents that don’t require the need for any bonding, sanding, or repainting the way that major auto body damage typically does.

CAN ANY DENT OR DING BE FIXED BY PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR?

Unfortunately, no. In cases where there is major auto body damage and the paint is chipped or cracked, paintless dent repair won’t be the best option for repair. The location and depth of the dent are the most important factors in determining if they can be repaired by PDR.

WHAT ARE THE BENEFITS OF PAINTLESS DENT REMOVAL?

With PDR, there are numerous benefits if you are going through a professional service provider. A few of these benefits are:

• High-quality repairs. With paintless dent repair, your car’s original condition goes undisturbed with the use of specialized tools to massage the dents back into place without having to use fillers, sanders, paint, and so forth.

• Environmentally friendly. Because quality, reusable tools are utilized to perform the repairs and there is no use of harsh chemicals from paint or fillers, PDR is an eco-friendly option for car repair.

• Retains current value of your car. Because there is no painting required, the original finish of your car is maintained. There is also no risk of incorrect color matching, either.

• Saves time. Traditional dent repair can take days to weeks to repair your minor auto body damage, while paintless dent repair can be completed within an hour or two.

• Saves money. The cost of traditional dent repair can become expensive with the extensive labor, use of paint and fillers, time, and so forth. Because PDR professionals use special tools to massage the dents back into place, you are saving ¼ to ⅓ of the cost you would be spending on traditional dent repair.

• A lifetime warranty on our work. If you get your auto dent repaired through Indianapolis Dent Company, we also provide you with a lifetime warranty on all of our work for as long as you own your car, so you can feel good about the quality of the work we have done.

WILL MY INSURANCE COVER PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR?

Yes! If you have full coverage insurance and experienced hail damage, it will be covered by your insurance company under the comprehensive section of your policy. Most paintless dent repair companies like us will work with your insurance company throughout the repair process to see if other, non-hail dents will be covered, although the cost of single dent repair is often cheaper than the deductible.

SHOULD I SEND IN PICTURES OF MY DENTS FOR MY PDR ESTIMATE?

Absolutely! You will want to take pictures anyway for your insurance claim, and when you contact us, we can examine the photos in order to give you a general idea of what the cost of your paintless dent repair will be, although we would prefer to see the vehicle in person to give you a more accurate estimate.

SHOULD I TRY AND REPAIR THE DENT MYSELF?

This method is definitely not recommended. When you try repairing a dent yourself, you are jeopardizing the repair of your dent by making it more difficult and/or impossible to repair with PDR. If you end up messing up or crack the paint, there is no turning back and your vehicle will need to be repaired by a traditional body shop.

DING VS. DENT: WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE?

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 15 Jun 2021 16:44:00 GMT

What differentiates a ding from a dent?

Many of us have used the words “ding” and “dent” interchangeably, but did you know that these two words have different meanings? It’s true! In the following article, we will explore the difference between a ding and a dent, and who you can contact for the best possible care for your vehicle repair needs.

WHAT IS A “DING”?

Generally speaking, a “ding” is classified as a small region of damage done to a vehicle, spanning no more than about .5 inches in diameter. This kind of damage often has little to no effect on your vehicle’s exterior paint job. These kinds of defects generally occur as a result of minor incidents and often aren’t very noticeable.

IS IT POSSIBLE TO REPAIR A SMALL DING ON MY OWN?

Not everything that is possible is advisable. Even though dings are often minuscule in size, you could end up doing more harm than good in the long run by trying to fix the situation yourself. By attempting this task on your own, you may find yourself having to shell out the big bucks to repair the damage you caused by attempting to fix the ding on your own.

WHAT IS A “DENT”?

Unlike your typical ding, a dent is a bit more concerning. A true “dent” is a type of damage done to a vehicle that covers more surface area than a ding would. Dents generally involve paint and/or metal damage, are unsightlier than dings, and ultimately, will cost you more money for repairs.

There are several different types of dents. Round dents, creased dents, sharp dents, and hail dents are a few. These dents can occur a variety of ways including natural disasters, car accidents, careless driving, and more. Each type of dent can be equally concerning, yet each can be repaired by a professional specializing in dent and ding services.

I’VE NOTICED A DENT OR DING ON MY VEHICLE. WHAT SHOULD I DO?

At Indianapolis Dent Company, we specialize in taking care of those pesky dings and dents, so you don’t have to. We are dedicated to providing you with the very best in paintless ding and dent repair. Our specialized equipment offers accuracy and precision for a job well done. When nature makes its debut in the form of a hailstorm or other weather-related event, multiple dings and dents can be involved. Our specialized staff members are committed to partnering with you to work with your insurance company to get your car safely back on the road. No matter the cause of the dent or ding, simply give us a ring, or stop by for a free estimate. Contact us to get more information!

External Resource: https://www.suburbanautobody.com/blog/entryid/63/what-is-the-difference-between-a-ding-and-a-dent

3 Common Mistakes Made When Hail Damage Occurs

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Mon, 07 Jun 2021 14:49:00 GMT

Avoid The Following When Your Vehicle Sustains Hail Damage

When your car gets damaged by hail, seek hail damage repair right away. Paintless dent repair (PDR) is a non-invasive and methodical process that can restore your vehicle’s worth and appearance when completed by an experienced PDR technician. In most cases, PDR is the best solution for auto hail damage repair, saving many drivers considerable time, money and hassle when compared to traditional repair processes. Due to the cost and reduction in value that occurs from using traditional hail repair methods, many individuals have made the following common mistakes, which should be avoided whenever possible.

Here’s what not to do when your car is damaged by hail.

1. Attempting DIY Dent Removal

The dents from hail on your vehicle may seem small, but certainly pack a punch in terms of how much they reduce the value of your vehicle. When there’s not much visible damage, you may be tempted to repair them on your own. You may wonder, why pay for dent removal costs when you could easily watch a YouTube repair video or buy a PDR kit and repair the dents yourself? Here’s why that’s detrimental.

For starters, there’s no guarantee that the DIY methods you’ve seen on the internet will prove successful. Testing out videos using dry ice, plunger, hair dryer or more could possibly do more harm than good. Similarly, if you’re not a PDR expert, you may end up doing more harm to your car by using the wrong technique, or the wrong PDR tools. For instance, you may not know which size and shape of PDR tabs to use, or which reflector board and dent lifter to use.

Worst case, you may chip, scratch or dislodge the original factory paint on the car. When this happens, PDR may be no longer applicable, and without repairs, rust will form and spread on your vehicle. This means you’ll have to replace the car panels or resort to expensive traditional repairs which use Bondo filler and require repainting. All these methods will interfere with the factory finish of your car, which is the best protection against rust and is guaranteed by warranty to last – invalidating that warranty significantly reduces the value of your vehicle. That’s why it’s important to protect the condition of your vehicle’s paint at all costs.

2. Waiting Until the Hail Season Is Over to Seek Dent Repair or Claim Insurance

PDR experts advise car owners to seek paintless dent repair as soon as their cars get hail damage. When hail damage occurs, be it on the roof, hood, or trunk, you should start searching for paintless dent repair near me. If you wait for the hail season to end, another round of hailstorms will worsen the existing dents and increase your costs. If the second round of damage results in cracked paint, rust will begin time form and spread, eating into the metal panels.

Additionally, you may miss the window to file an insurance claim or invalidate a claim for your dent removal costs if you delay hail damage repair. Instead, you should take clear pictures of hail damage and send them to your auto insurance company to begin the claim process right away. You may also send pictures to us for a free estimate.

3. Neglecting to Get an Estimate for PDR Hail Damage Removal

The biggest mistake people make is not getting their vehicle evaluated for PDR repairs after hail damage happens and instead taking their vehicle straight to an auto body shop for traditional repairs. When the hail dents are repaired by a top PDR technician, your car will not be left with incomplete seals, imperfect color matches, over-spray, or damage to adjacent painted panels that comes from traditional repair methods. PDR preserves your vehicle’s factory finish to ensure that your car keeps its value while getting its appearance restored. It’s faster, more cost-effective, preferred by insurance companies and more beneficial for your investment in your vehicle. It takes years of practice and experience for a technician to become a PDR expert capable of repairing hail damage – your vehicle is in good hands with certified PDR technicians. Our PDR technicians all have over 15 years of experience and they can fix all car models.

Paintless dent repair is the ultimate hail damage repair method. When your car sustains hail damage, you can trust an experienced PDR technician to repair the dents quickly and expertly, and also coordinate with your insurance to assist with the claims process. Contact us today (317-612-7822) for a free estimate and to learn more about the benefits of PDR for hail dent removal.

Shopping Carts & Door Dings!

Thu, 25 Mar 2021 18:51:00 GMT

Watch Out For Those Shopping Carts!

Shopping cart dents and door dings are just a few of the things that can happen to your vehicle in a parking lot. Most of the time, they seem to just appear out of thin air. While a new dent can be frustrating, it’s not the end of the world. We will go over 5 things you should know about shopping cart dents including how to fix them.

5 things to know about shopping cart dents & dings

Document the damage
Who is responsible for shopping cart dents?
Should you file an insurance claim?
Why you should fix dents and dings
Use PDR for dent repair
Document the damage
The first thing you should do if your vehicle is damaged by a shopping cart is to document it. Take pictures, note the time…etc. You may need this information should you decide to file an insurance claim.

Who is responsible for shopping cart dents?

Generally, the store or place of business is not responsible for damage caused by a shopping cart to your vehicle. There are some exceptions, though. As FindLaw explains when one woman tried to get Sam’s Club to pay for her shopping cart dents.

Here, Sam’s Club probably did have a duty to protect people and their cars in its parking lot from harm, since the store owned and controlled the parking lot. Shopping cart dents and dings likely happen often enough for them to be foreseeable. However, reasonable safety measures, such as having conveniently placed cart corrals and attendants who pick up the carts, probably fulfilled the store’s duty to protect.

In the end, Sam’s Club ended up paying for the damage since the employee moving the carts lost control of them and was considered negligent.

Should you file an insurance claim?

Depending on your deductible, you may or may not want to file an insurance claim for just a shopping cart dent. Even if you have a low deductible, a claim will still go against you and may cause your rates to go up. It may be cheaper to pay for the dent repair without getting the insurance company involved. If the dent did not chip or damage the paint, it can probably be removed with Paintless Dent Repair for a lot less than your deductible. You may even have a reduced deductible for a comprehensive claim.

If the paint was damaged, things get more expensive and it may make sense to file a claim. In either case, you will want to document the damage by taking pictures. Tip: Before contacting your insurance company, take your vehicle to a reputable Paintless Dent Repair shop for an estimate. They’ll quickly be able to tell you what you are looking at for repairs.

Shopping Cart Dent Repair

A shopping cart dent or ding can be frustrating. You will want to get it repaired sooner rather than later.

Why you should fix dents and dings:

It’s just a little dent, why get it fixed? Well, there is a lot going on with that little dent and it may cause more headaches later. When that shopping cart made the dent, it caused the metal of the vehicle to stretch. When metal is stretched, it can become stressed. That extremely thin layer on top of that stressed metal is your paint. See where we are going with this? Getting a small dent repaired now while the paint is still intact is a lot cheaper than waiting and having to pay for both dent repair and painting.

Use PDR for dent repair

For almost all dents and dings, including shopping cart dents, PDR or Paintless Dent Repair is the best way to remove them. The best part about PDR is that it repair a dent without disturbing the factory paint. It will look just as good before the dent and you never have to worry about it reappearing down the road as paintless dent repair is permanent. PDR is the method preferred by dealerships and for auto hail repair because it is faster and more precise than conventional methods.

Potential Dents To Look For In The Spring

Thu, 18 Mar 2021 13:52:00 GMT

Got Dents Has Got Your Back!

As the weather starts to heat up, it is important to stay aware of the potential hail hazards that the spring season brings. Here are some things to keep an eye out for so you can prevent dents to your car, truck, or bike. If you already have a dent and are looking to get it repaired by an experienced team at an affordable rate, look no further than Got Dents! We utilize specialized tools in a process called paintless dent repair to bring you quick, efficient, and affordable dent repair.

WINTER ROAD DAMAGE

The drastic change in weather can wreak havoc on roads, causing dirt, debris, potholes, and unevenness. This happens due to water seeping into small cracks in the roads surface while it is in liquid form, and then solidifying and expanding when it freezes in the winter, causing a displacement of the road’s sub-layers. So when spring rolls around and the water melts, the pavement contracts and leaves gaps in the surface under the pavement. The pavement becomes weaker over time and breaks down due to the constant contracting and the weight of vehicles passing over it, which is what ultimately causes potholes to form.

HAIL

Indiana is prone to spring storms and hail, which is a big one to pay attention to. Hail can range from tiny to massive, and can potentially cause shattered windshields and leave dents on the body of your vehicle if left uncovered.

RAIN

While rain itself typically doesn’t cause auto damage, it can make roadways very slippery, causing a reduction in your vehicle’s tire traction and handling. Be sure to drive slowly and carefully when it is heavily raining, especially on curves, and brake with a light touch. If you do find yourself in a skid during heavy rain, it is important to remain calm, ease your foot off of the gas pedal, and carefully and slowly steer your car in the direction where you want the front of your car to go. If your car has an ABS brake, brake firmly as you steer into the skid and keep an eye out for neighboring cars.

ANIMALS

Animals tend to come out from hiding in the spring and pose a threat to you and your vehicle if they cut you off in the middle of the road. Some of these animals include but are not limited to:

Deer

Foxes

Geese

If the animal is hanging out in the middle of the road and isn’t moving, carefully drive around it if possible and make sure there are no other cars coming. If this isn’t a possibility, most animals will move if you honk. Just remember that when it comes to the safety of the animal and the safety of you, others in your car, and other people, you should always do what is safest for you and others.

CAR DOORS

This is another very common car dent culprit in the spring. When the winds start to pick up, it is much easier for people to lose control of their car doors while opening it, causing the door to slam into nearby cards, cart returns, and other nearby objects. A great way to avoid this type of car damage is to park away from nearby objects, even if it means you have to walk a ways. Not only are you getting more physical activity in, but you are also saving money on potential car repairs!

PEDESTRIANS

With the warmer weather also comes more people walking, running, and biking outside. This adds a danger of pedestrians cutting in front of you or getting in your way. This is the most important one to keep an eye out for, as you don’t want anybody getting injured.

How To Avoid Dents

Thu, 04 Mar 2021 14:33:00 GMT

Preventing Your Car From Getting Dinged Up

When you receive a new car you probably treat it as if it’s your baby, but let’s face it, you can’t protect it from everything. Regardless of how well you take care of it on a regular basis you are still going to end up with some dents or scratches at some point. While your paintless dent repair in Indiana can’t guarantee that your car will remain unscathed, we can give you some tips on how you could avoid any potential issues in the future. Remember, while we can’t be there to protect your car, we can certainly be there to remove most of the dents and scratches that may have occurred. Now, without further ado, here are tips on how to avoid getting dents and scratches on your pride and joy.

Park Far Away From Others

One of the most frustrating things that can happen to your car is when you come out of a store and notice that there is a huge dent where someone else’s car door probably slammed into your car. This can really suck because there is nothing that you could have done to avoid it simply because it was out of your control. Even though you couldn’t avoid it at the time, you can now take steps to prevent it in the future.

One of the easiest ways for you to avoid this is by parking away from others. While this means you may have to be walking a bit further, it also means that you won’t have to see any dents that remind you of when you parked too close to other cars. Not only will your car thank you, but the extra few steps that you are taking on the way into the store will make your body thank you as well.

Avoid Construction Zones

Construction Zones can cause a whole host of issues for vehicles. Traffic increases, lanes shrink, and the speed at which you can travel goes down quite a bit. One of the things that you probably don’t think about when it comes to construction zones is the damage that it can do to your car. While construction zones can’t always be avoided on your commute, you can take extra precautions to ensure that your vehicle doesn’t get chipped paint or dents from this section of the road.

Make sure that you stay on the farthest lane away from the construction. If it is on the right shoulder, switch over to the left lane. In construction zones, there are often quite a few rocks or debris that can accumulate on the side beside the area in which they are working on. When other cars drive in front of you, the tires can sometimes kick up that rubble into your car. While most of this will be small rocks or material, it can sometimes be a bit bigger which can hit the front end of your car and dent it or chip the paint.

Don’t Drive Too Close To The Person In Front Of You

While this is simply good practice in general, because of how easily an accident can happen, it is also good for protecting your car from getting dents or scratches. When a car is driving in front of you and it begins to kick up rocks from the road, this rocks can begin flying at a pretty quick pace. If you are further back from the car ahead of you, you and the debris will have a chance to decelerate a little before impact. This can save your vehicle from getting a dent that could hurt your vehicle’s paint job.

Avoid Dirt Roads

We don’t often see too many dirt roads on the way to work or our houses, but if you ever are faced with going down a dirt or going down a paved road then you should always choose paved. Dirt roads can be tough on both your suspension and on your vehicles paint job. The rocks on the road can sometimes be kicked up at weird angles that could potentially cause dents. Not only that, but the dust that comes from your the dirt can sometimes contain particles that could potentially cause micro-abrasions on your paint job. Unless the dirt road can take a lot of time off of your commute, it is best to avoid them if you want to maintain how well your paint looks.

Stay Away From Parallel Parking

For many drivers, parallel parking is often the worst part of driving. It can be a pain all on its own and it isn’t always something that gets taught in driving school. It not only is hard to pull off but it usually comes with a lot of various issues that you may want to avoid. No matter how good you are at parallel parking, there are probably at least five other people who are bad at it. The people who aren’t as good at it could potentially harm your vehicle by going too far back and hitting your car, or swinging the vehicle too far out and scraping your car. This is why it can be best to avoid the situation altogether.

Many areas where you have to parallel park usually have a parking structure nearby that you can use. While you may have to pay a little bit more and walk a little bit farther it will stop you from having to go to a nearby paintless dent repair place to fix it. We would definitely say that this is a good trade-off.

Avoid Hail As Much As You Can

Here in Indiana, hail damage isn’t always avoidable. When it comes to your car it isn’t the question of if your car will get damaged, it’s a question of when. While it isn’t always avoidable, most of the time it can be. When hail is approaching, make sure to park your car underneath a tree, gas station, or an underpass so that you could avoid the damage that could occur if you don’t.

Dents happen. Plain and simple. While you can take all of these steps to avoid getting them, you probably will incur at least a couple over the lifetime of your vehicle. This is why we are here to help you out whenever you do have issues that arise with your car. Here at Got Dents, we pride ourselves on repairing dents for less while giving you more. With all of our dent repairs, we offer a lifetime warranty to ensure that you won’t have to come back unless you get a dent in another area of your car. Contact us today for paintless dent repair in Indiana!

Why Is PDR the Best Option For Small Dent Repair After A Hail Storm?

Tue, 02 Mar 2021 14:59:00 GMT

Small Dents Can Do A Lot Of Damage!

I f your vehicle was exposed to the elements while a hailstorm passed by, chances are the metal panels were dented by hail. Though the damage can range from minor to severe, it’s important to invest in dent removal services sooner rather than later. Here are just a few reasons why you should invest in paintless dent removal (PDR) for hail damage repair.

Efficiency

One of the biggest benefits of using paintless dent removal for hail dent repair is the amount of time you’ll save. The process of paintless dent repair takes much less time than conventional dent repair methods. It can be completed using metal rods and body picks to push dents out from the underside of body panels or with glue-pulling techniques and specially designed tabs. Without any paint damage present, PDR is the preferred method to massage the dents out of your panels. So if you’re in a hurry to get a few small dents repaired and don’t want to pay for a loaner car while you leave your car in the autobody shop for weeks, skip the conventional repair. Paintless dent repair is the best option for you to consider.

Value Retention

When it comes to hail damage, it’s normal for the first thing on your mind to be the value of your vehicle. You may wonder if the depreciation in value due to the dents is worth the cost of repairs, but it definitely is. If you get into an accident with an already lower vehicle value, your insurance company may prematurely total the car if repairs exceed its total worth. So it’s important to have your vehicle repaired quickly, but it’s also important that those repairs are able to restore your vehicle value. When it comes to traditional dent repair, you might risk paint colors not matching, paint bubbling or fading over time, or overspray issues. Since traditional dent repair involves grinding away paint to fill in the dent then repainting over the filler, this risks future cosmetic imperfections and ends up lowering the value of your vehicle on a Carfax report. But a skilled paintless dent repair technician using the dent removal techniques we touched on above will be able to flawlessly repair your car’s hail damage without risking any kind of aesthetic or functional issues. As a result, your car will be able to retain its value and you won’t have to worry about driving around with a subpar paint job.

Cost

If you’ve ever needed to bring your car into the shop before, it’s likely that you’re familiar with just how expensive car repairs can get. Fortunately, paintless dent repair is one of the most cost-effective dent removal options you can invest in for your vehicle. The intensity of hailstorms can vary, but often enough hail damage results in numerous small dents on the surface of your car that have not damaged the paint. They don’t look nice either, but that’s why you brought your car in for PDR. Since this process takes less time than conventional dent repair, the labor costs are significantly lower. In addition, this method of dent removal doesn’t require your technician to invest in materials like replacement panels or body filler, primer and expensive auto paint.

Almost $60 billion in car maintenance goes unperformed every year. While hail damage repair may not seem essential, it’s important have those dents removed swiftly in the event of a second hailstorm or future collision. Don’t risk your insurance payouts and the ability to have minor repairs completed by waiting and letting additional damage accrue on your vehicle. PDR is the solution you’ve been looking for when it comes to small dent repair from hail damage. Call Got Dents today to schedule your free estimate!

Why You Should Never Try To Repair The Dent Yourself

Fri, 19 Feb 2021 20:44:00 GMT

Here are the reasons you should never try to repair a dent yourself!

7 Hidden Dangers of DIY Paintless Dent Removal

You love your car, and you’ve worked diligently to protect it from dings, dents, and damage. But despite your best efforts, bad luck struck.

Maybe it was hail, the door of another car, a stray baseball, or a runaway shopping cart — whatever the case, now you’ve got a dent to contend with.

When minor damage happens, it can be tempting to buy a do-it-yourself repair kit and just “pop it out,” but there are some serious problems with that route. The hucksters selling “as seen on TV” paintless dent repair kits don’t want you to know it, but true paintless dent repair is skilled work that requires extensive training and precision instruments. Unless you have the proper training and the best quality tools, you’re more likely to make the damage worse than to actually repair it.

The good news is paintless dent repair is affordable and fast, and it preserves your car’s resale value. But it’s not a good choice for DIY work! There are several excellent reasons to leave paintless dent repair to the professionals.

1. Paintless dent removal requires training.

A DIY dent repair kit may come with instructions, but that’s not the same as the extensive training professionals have undergone to ensure they restore your vehicle to its original glory. Knowing how to get a dent out of a car is a skill that takes practice, and your beautiful car shouldn’t be how you get your practice.

In the hands of someone without adequate training, a DIY kit can result in a “repair” gone too far and a dent bowing out the other way. This is more difficult and costly for a professional to repair than the original damage before the do-it-yourselfer “fixed” it.

2. Professionals catch important structural damage you could be missing.

It may seem like just a dent to you, but there could be damage to the frame that a professional would find. If you don’t address the structural damage, your car could fail to protect you if you get into an accident. By not getting a professional dent repair, you’re compromising your safety — the worst DIY mistake of all.

3. DIY work could have you missing, or causing, damage to the paint.

If your dent didn’t cause any paint damage, congratulations! You’re the perfect candidate for affordable paintless dent repair. But if you try to do it yourself, you could actually cause paint damage with store-bought suction tools, leaving you exposed to rust damage or a far more expensive repair than your original dent would have been.

4. Hiring a professional protects your car’s resale value.

Paintless dent repair done correctly by a professional is a great way to preserve your car’s value, as there’s no risk of mismatched paint or uneven fading over time. But when you do it yourself, you’re likely to wind up with waves in the body. Trying to sell your car later on with telltale marks of bad dent repair will cost you far more than you would have paid having a professional remove your dent.

5. Hiring a professional protects the manufacturer’s warranty.

Like almost any DIY project, the manufacturer’s warranty is VOID if you attempt the work on your own. I think we can all agree that no dent is worth that.

6. Hiring a professional saves you time.

With your busy schedule, training to do paintless dent repair probably wasn’t on your agenda. Don’t be fooled into thinking it can be DIY done correctly on the first try.

The good news is paintless dent repair is fast and affordable and can have you back on the road quickly without a hint of damage remaining.

7. Professional paintless dent repair is insurance friendly.

Insurance companies usually prefer paintless dent repair, since it’s the best way to restore your car to its original look when there has been no paint damage. Trying to repair it yourself will result in your insurance company refusing to pay the claim.

Hopefully, you understand the risks associated with attempting DIY work on your vehicle’s dent — risks that could cost you hundreds or even thousands of dollars over time, or worse, compromise the safety of your vehicle. You’ve always worked to care for it, so don’t let a dent that may seem minor tempt you into throwing that effort away and jeopardizing your investment.

At Got Dents, we specialize in paintless dent repair, and have the expertise to remove your car’s damage without the smallest sign it was ever there. Perhaps you have hail damage, or maybe you’re looking to repair minor dings to avoid “wear and tear” charges on your lease return. Contact us for a quote and find out just how affordable paintless dent repair is. Leave dent repair in the hands of a PDR professional, and get the peace of mind knowing your ride will come back to you good as new.

How PDR Can Help Cars Affected By Sports Damage

Tue, 16 Feb 2021 15:54:00 GMT

PDR isn't just small dents!

So, you’ve parked your car at the local park, ready to enjoy a fine picnic with your family, or maybe just a brisk jog to fight off the pounds. It’s nice out, the birds are singing, and the kids are playing out by the baseball diamond, and some golfers are taking in the excellent weather.

Then it hits you.

‘Oh crap, I’m parked near the baseball field’ or ‘Oh gosh, those golfers could totally hit my car where it is!’

Either way, we all find ourselves at one point or another in an area where sports are being played, balls are being thrown and, unfortunately, there is the daunting possibility that a ball might dent your car. No one wants to come back to a vehicle littered with dents. Most companies will take one look at your vehicle, give you an enormous bill and, often, the paint will be mismatched where the dent was, making your car look even worse than it did before!

However, there is hope. Paintless dent repair service can often fix dents incurred from errant balls, so if you happen to find your car dented by an escaped football, soccer ball, or any other round ball that could potentially put a dent in your vehicle, it will be ok! Got Dents is great about offering FREE price quotes for our services, and will work with your insurance so the cost is low for you.

It is not your fault if a golf ball dent is inflicted on your car! So there is no need to worry about liability, or to fret about whether or not your insurance will help you out! You’re typically covered, and with professional paintless dent repair there is no fear of mismatched paints or the extra cost of a new paint job. You have peace of mind, and there’s no harm, no foul, even if you get greased by a foul ball!

PDR also covers hail damage, and similar dents. So if you’re caught out in a hail storm that’s hailing golf ball sized hail stones, or your car is struck by a literal golf ball, contact Got Dents to fix the dent.

Benefits Of Paintless Dent Removal

Mon, 15 Feb 2021 20:18:00 GMT

Benefits Of Paintless Dent Removal

When it comes to your car, you want only the best for it and that includes repair services as well. Do you have to deal with dents from shopping carts, fender benders, or other accidents? Then paintless dent repair is the solution to look for.
Paintless dent repair, also known as PDR, is the process of repairing dings and dents from your car without affecting the exterior quality of your car. What separates itself from other repair services is its cost-effective process ideal for almost any car owner. Every PDR service from us features a car that looks as good as the day it was bought.

PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR VS TRADITIONAL DENT REPAIR

Traditional dent repair services feature an artificial process involving a body or paint filler to remove the appearance of a dent. Such a service requires additional resources including car paint, which can significantly increase your service bill. While this service may be ideal for a car with missing paint, many cars today feature paint that is able to withstand damage. That’s where Paintless Dent Repair comes in.
With the use of special equipment and tools, a PDR process features no filler or extra paint. The service actually gets your vehicle back in shape without any unnecessary steps or materials. This means it’s quicker for our professionals to get your car back in your hands. Additionally, PDR services are cost-effective for car owners. When relying on a PDR service, you can do so worry-free and without breaking the bank.

PDR HANDLES VARIOUS TYPES OF DAMAGE

From car accidents, door dings, to even hail damage, PDR can your car back in shape. Here at Got Dents, we look into the type of dent on your car. Once we narrow down the type of dent, we determine how our process will remove it. From the simple and round to the deepest and sharpest types, we feature equipment designed to handle these problems.

SCHEDULE YOUR FREE CONSULTATION WITH GOT DENTS

The experts at Got Dents have the expertise to bring you the solution you need. When you schedule with us, we’ll assess the damage with a free consultation. Contact us online or call us at 317-612-7822 to get your car back in shape quickly!

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Will Your Insurance Cover Hail Damage Repairs?

Tue, 09 Feb 2021 18:07:00 GMT

Contact Us Today For Your Hail Repair!

If your car was damaged in a hail storm, you may be wondering if your auto insurance company will cover the hail damage repair costs or if you’ll have to pay out of pocket. The severity of the hail damage will also impact the type of repair best suited to fix your vehicle, such as paintless dent repair or conventional autobody repairs, which directly affects the time and cost. Below is some information that will help you figure out whether or not your insurance will cover the cost of your repairs.

Auto Insurance Policies and Hail Damage Repair Coverage

The first step in figuring out whether or not your automotive policy coverage includes hail damage repair is to determine the type of coverage you have. You can do so by calling your insurance agent or contacting your insurer online to ask about your chosen policy. Here are two common types of auto insurance policies:

Liability Coverage . This type of insurance policy is specific to car accidents where you are determined to be liable or “at fault” for the collision. This coverage applies to property damage or medical injuries caused by you to the other driver, after you pay your deductible and only up to the covered limit. This coverage does not include hail damage repair.

Comprehensive Coverage . A comprehensive insurance policy covers damage that occurred for reasons besides a traffic collision: acts of nature (hail storms, flooding, fallen tree limbs), fire, vandalism, animal collisions, etc. Since hail damage results from severe weather, it’s classified as an act of nature that is covered under a comprehensive policy. You should also know that filing a hail damage insurance claim does not raise your rates. You’ll need to meet your deductible before your insurance company will pay for the remaining repair costs.

The type of plan you have will determine whether or not your hail damage repair costs are covered completely, partially or not at all by your insurance company. Note that you can change your policy after the damage occurs, but it still won’t retroactively apply to your pre-existing vehicle hail damage.

Hail Damage Repair Claims and Estimates

The amount of damage that your car sustains due to the hail storm will also determine whether or not your insurance company will cover the cost of repairs. For example, if the hail does enough damage that the cost of repairs exceeds the value of the car, your insurance company will declare it totaled and will not pay for the repairs. However, claims adjusters are not repair experts, and may incorrectly assess the value of your car or the extent of the damage. At times, your claims adjuster may undervalue your car, or may mistakenly estimate the cost of repairs as too high to be worth fixing. On the other end of the spectrum, it’s also possible that their estimate lowballs the cost of repairs, meaning you may end up paying more than your fair share if the actual repair cost is higher than the compensation you agreed upon.

That’s why you’ll need to get a professional estimate from a certified hail damage repair technician. Conventional repairs cost significantly more money and time to complete, but it’s possible that your car may be eligible for paintless dent repair, which is a much faster and more cost-effective repair option. This repair method methodically involves working out the dents rather than filling them in and painting over them, by massaging them out slowly – a process that restores rather than reduces your vehicle’s value.

If your car has been damaged by hail, make sure to get a quote from your local paintless dent repair shop before agreeing to the amount estimated by the claims adjuster. For assistance with filing your claim and negotiating with your insurance company to obtain fair compensation, reach out to us at Got Dents today. Our skilled hail damage repair technicians offer the valuable expertise you need for accurate estimates and thorough repairs, and we provide top-notch customer service all the way through the claims process. Contact us today to experience the Got Dents difference!

What To Do In The Event Of A Hail Storm

Tue, 02 Feb 2021 16:57:00 GMT

Hail Happens, We Know!

In the event of a hail storm, it’s important to know how to respond. Hail storms can be very frustrating for people who live in apartment complexes because there often isn’t a place to cover your car, and most drivers cannot avoid hail storms if they are on the road. To prevent damage to your vehicle, drivers need to know how to drive through a hail storm safely. In today’s blog post, the hail damage repair experts at Got Dents will give tips on what to do in a hail storm.

Do: Find a Gas Station or Parking Garage

The only way to truly prevent damage to your vehicle during a hail storm is to find cover. Your vehicle can sustain impacts requiring hail damage repair, even if you aren’t in the storm for that long. So, when you start to feel hail coming down on your car, try to find a gas station or a parking garage to take cover in. Hail storms typically last just 5-10 minutes, so you shouldn’t be held up too long.

Do Not: Stop Under an Overpass

If you are not driving in town and are instead driving on an interstate, there might not be a gas station available. In those scenarios, it might be tempting to stop under an interstate. However, stopping under an interstate is not safe, and you should never do so.

Taking cover under an overpass can cause traffic to bottleneck, which can cause serious wrecks at high speeds. If you don’t have any immediate cover, the best option is to find a safe spot to pull over. Even though your car will still be hit by hail, driving only increases the impact of the hail. Find a spot to pull over, turn on your hazard lights, and attempt to angle your vehicle so you are facing into the wind.

Do: Evaluate Your Car for Damage

If you weren’t able to find cover, the next step is evaluating your car for damage. Once the storm ends, safely get out of your vehicle and check for dents. If your windshield has been broken or has spiderweb cracks, do not attempt to drive it home. Instead, call for help and wait in your vehicle until help arrives. If your car has sustained damage, you’ll need to take it to a shop that offers hail damage repair.

Contact Got Dents for Hail Damage Repair Options

If you have recently been caught in a hail storm, and you are looking for hail damage repair solutions, give Got Dents a call at (317) 612-7822 or contact us online today.

The Hardest Dents To Remove

Thu, 28 Jan 2021 15:36:00 GMT

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When it comes to dent repair, not all dents are the same. Some are more severe, some are on difficult locations on the car, and some require different repairs. Some dents are minor enough that do-it-yourself options are possible, while most dents are severe enough to require professional help. In today’s blog post, the paintless dent repair experts at Got Dents will shine some light on these different types of dents as we look at three of the most difficult dents to remove.

Sharp Dents

Sharp dents are one of the few dents that most often cannot be removed via paintless dent repair. These dents occur along the body lines of the car and are often deeper than round dents. They are also tighter than round dents, making them harder to repair, especially if they are in a difficult spot. For instance, when a sharp dent is found along the front crease of your door, it can be hard to repair. These dents are often caused in parking lots, when car doors are opened and hit another car’s door.

Severe Dents

Naturally, severe dents are more difficult to repair than minor dents. While paintless dent repair can repair many different kinds of dents, the more severe the dent is, the less likely that it will be repairable without bodywork. For example, if you are involved in a side collision, or a t-bone collision, your car will likely come away with a significant dent that will require major body repair, not paintless dent repair. While we don’t often associate this type of damage with a dent, that is exactly what it is.

Corner Dents

Dents to the corners of your vehicle are often difficult to repair for several reasons. First, there isn’t a clear access point. With a door, you can simply open the door and work through the panel. The same goes for your hood. However, with a corner dent, there isn’t an easy way to massage the dent with paintless dent repair. Corner dents are also on an angled surface, making it more difficult for technicians to work through the dent. When a dent is made on a door, they have plenty of flat surface area to work with. When it comes to corner dents, that’s not the case.s here. To edit this text, click on it and delete this default text and start typing your own or paste your own from a different source.

Hail Facts

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Mon, 25 Jan 2021 20:53:00 GMT

Check Out These Fun Hail Facts!

Hail is an intriguing phenomenon, and as your hail damage repair specialists, the technicians here at Got Dents know hail best. Sure, it’s a bit unexpected to see spheres of ice bolting down from the sky. But here in Indiana, hail is a natural occurrence that happens time and time again. It’s unfortunate, hail is a catastrophe you can count on occurring time and time again. So let’s take a moment to understand hail a bit further. Here are some facts surrounding this natural phenomenon:

How Hail Forms

Hail forms in storm clouds. When the weather is warm and the air is full of moisture, these clouds can accumulate. Within the cloud, droplets of water can form. These droplets will fall and rise with air updrafts. If a droplet reaches a cooler part of the cloud, it can freeze. This frozen sphere can repeatedly fall and rise, and it’ll grow in size with each pass. Once that sphere is too heavy, gravity will pull it through the updraft force and it will fall to the earth in the form of hail.

Cumulonimbus Clouds

Hail forms in cumulonimbus clouds, which are the largest clouds on earth. These super massive thunderstorm clouds are large enough to hold millions of gallons of water. Since these clouds are so big, and since they have a huge height, hail has plenty of space to rise, cool, fall, and recycle through and updraft.

Hail Rings

You can count the number of cycles that a hailstone has endured by cutting the hailstone in half. You’ll notice that there are rings of whitish ice and rings of clear ice. Each of these rings denotes either rising or falling through the stormcloud.

Hail Damage

Hail causes massive amounts of damage. It can injure or kill people. It can wipe out entire crops in a matter of minutes. It can damage buildings and break windows. It can damage vehicles. You can get insurance to protect your property from hail damage.

The Largest Hailstone

The largest hailstone by diameter fell in Vivian, South Dakota in July of 2010. It measured 7.9 inches in diameter, and weighed in at a whopping 1.94 pounds.

Hail Damage Repair

When it comes to hail damage repair, we’re your local specialists. Got Dents provides dent repair services for vehicles damaged by hail here in Indiana. Get in touch with us to learn more about our services!

How To Protect Your Car From Hail Damage

Tue, 19 Jan 2021 16:42:00 GMT

Protect Your Car From Hail With These Simple Things

As much as we might like to, none of us can truly predict the weather. That’s why it’s so important to know how to protect your vehicle from hail damage if you live in an area that experiences frequent or severe hail storms. If you’re not sure where to start when it comes to preparing your car for a hail storm, here are five protection tips to consider.

Invest in a Covered Carport

If you have off-street parking but there’s no garage on your property, now may be the time to make an investment in a covered carport. While it might not offer as much security as a garage, it’s a worthwhile way to keep your car safe from the danger of sustaining hail damage. And of course, if you already have a garage, make parking your car inside a habit. Whether you’ve checked the forecast or not, this simple change in where you park your car can save you a whole lot of money, time and peace of mind down the line.

Have Blankets or a Car Cover Handy

In the event that you have no form of covered parking on your property, there’s a simple solution that you can even keep in your car: blankets! In the event that a hail storm is on the horizon, some protection for your vehicle is better than no protection at all. So if you have a few thick blankets at the ready in your car at all times, you can avoid the brunt of dents from hail. Another option is a car cover – a more durable, padded blanket specifically for covering vehicles. Car covers can come in many varieties and sizes, with some offering more padding or waterproof protection. Either way, it’s advisable to cover your vehicle if you cannot find a parking structure nearby.

Make Checking the Weather a Habit

The best form of protection is prevention. If you leave the house without checking the weather, you could be caught unawares with some serious vehicle hail damage upon returning to your vehicle. To avoid that problem, it’s a good idea to make a habit of checking the forecast before you leave the house for the day. Not only can it help you protect your car, but it can also remind you when to bring an umbrella to protect yourself. If you can delay an errand to avoid a storm with the potential of producing hail, it’s often best to stay home if your vehicle is most protected there.

Check Your Work Parking Options

Unfortunately, you won’t be at your house all day, every day. In the event that you’re at work while a hail storm hits, you could be facing some severe hail damage without a lot of options. If possible, talk to your employer about your covered parking options. It’s possible that your employer will pay for parking garage fees if you live and work in an area that sees frequent hail storms and hail damage. If not, it may be worthwhile to check your covered parking options near your workplace in order to reduce your risk of expensive hail damage.

Invest in Comprehensive Car Insurance

When you live in an area that sees frequent hail storms, having a comprehensive auto insurance policy is a must. The average vehicle repair cost depends on the extent of the hail damage, and can range from hundreds to thousands of dollars to repair. It’s beneficial to make sure your insurance company can cover at least part of your hail damage repair costs. Comprehensive policies extend coverage beyond collisions to include acts of nature such as vehicle hail damage.

Preventing hail damage can take many different forms. If you live in an area that sees frequent or severe hail storms, make sure you’re taking these preventive steps to protect your vehicle from hail damage and your wallet from taking on the full brunt of repair costs.

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Cold Weather Can Do More Damage To Your Car

Mon, 18 Jan 2021 15:07:00 GMT

Cold weather can do a lot of damage to your car!

Car dents can seemingly appear out of nowhere and come from a variety of sources. They not only lower the value and mar the appearance of your car, but they also can hide significant damage underneath them.

The best practice is always to fix any dents and dings right away. Otherwise, you risk the chance of more serious and expensive issues down the road.

This is particularly true during the winter months when the weather is colder. Low temperatures can boost the damage of car dents and winter elements like snow, ice, and hail can damage your vehicle further while also making driving conditions unsafe.

Let’s take a closer look at how cold weather affects car dents and what you can do to prevent serious issues.

Cars Are More Likely to Get Dents During Winter

Winter weather conditions make it easier to dent your vehicle during the colder months. The National Highway Traffic Safety Administration estimates that at least 21% of crashes are weather-related. This includes adverse weather like rain, sleet, snow, and icy pavement that are more common during the winter months. All these conditions provide the necessary factors to end up in a fender bender or major traffic accident.

Also, changes in temperature can make the frame of your vehicle predisposed to dents. Most metals contract as temperatures drops because the atoms in the metal will lower in kinetic energy. This causes them to take up less space, and as it contracts, the metal becomes more susceptible to damage.

This also means that dent repair during the colder months is much trickier. If you need to fix a dent during the winter months, you need to turn to a trusted and experienced professional.

Cold Weather Can Boost Damage of Dents

Not only does the cold weather predispose your metal frame to more damage, but these conditions also increase the impact of any dents, making it extra important to take care of any damage to your vehicle quickly.

While it’s always a good idea to address any car damage promptly, there are some additional risks to letting damage sit during the winter. The high levels of moisture during this time can increase the odds of rusting. Also, the roads being constantly caked with salts and chemicals can worsen paint damage. Leaving dents and other damage unrepaired through the winter months can result in much more extensive damage going forward.

Preparing Your Car for Winter Weather

There are precautions you can take to reduce the effects of harsh weather while lowering your risk of getting in a winter accident. Consider following these preventative winter maintenance tips to help prepare your vehicle for cold weather:

Repair any dents you have

It’s always a good idea to have your car’s dents repaired during the warmer months. This is because the metal or plastic that’s been dented will have to be warmed up first during the colder months before a proper repair can be made. Trying to make any dent repairs in below-freezing temperatures can seriously damage your vehicle’s paint, resulting in cracks and chips during the dent repair process.

Check your tires

Your tires need to be routinely checked throughout the year as they can be impacted by roads and the weather. You should check your tires’ tread, inflation, and overall condition before the weather turns cold.

Rotate your tires as well to ensure they wear evenly while you drive. You also need to make sure that your tires contain the proper tire pressure. Cold weather causes your tires to quickly lose air, which can be dangerous when harsh weather starts to make the roads slippery.

Repair any cracks or dings in your windshield

Like dents, it’s a good idea to have your windshield taken care of during the warmer weather because colder weather can make the problem worse. Cold weather can cause a cracked windshield to chip, fracture even more, or even break. Windshields that are free of cracks aren’t at risk of breaking during extremely cold weather.

Properly de-ice your vehicle

You should de-ice your vehicle as needed during the winter months. This will help you remove build-up and prevent dings and dents from occurring by having to scrape huge chunks of ice off your car. Shovels spell bad news for the body of vehicles. You want to do everything you can to keep your car ice-free.

Remove snow from the top of your car

Keeping the snow from the top of your car helps prevent snow from crashing down and causing damage to your vehicle. Chunks of ice are extremely sharp and can do a number on your car. Make sure to brush soft snow from the roof, hood, and trunk of your vehicle frequently during the colder months.

Fix Your Dents Now

Your best option is to get rid of all car dents and dings during the warmer months before the harsh winter weather arrives.

Despite all your efforts to protect your investment, dents are sometimes simply out of your control. Don’t worry, we know how much it means to you to get your car looking new again, and that’s why we’re trusted in the Lafayette area for affordable paintless dent repair.

Paintless dent repair eliminates the worry of a color mismatch or uneven fading and preserves your vehicle’s appearance and resale value. If you’re driving a leased vehicle, it also helps you avoid expensive “wear and tear charges” on your lease return.

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The Worst Hailstorms In History

Wed, 06 Jan 2021 15:14:00 GMT

Most people don't even think twice about the worst hail storms in history. However, we all know some of the worst hurricanes and other storms in history.

While your normal interaction with hail may be seeing unbelievable photos of it next to baseballs for comparison, hail storms can cost billions of dollars in damages every year.

The worst year on record for hail damage in the US, 2017, cost $22 billion in damages.

Hail forms when air from a storm brings rain droplets up into extremely chilly areas of the atmosphere. These droplets freeze, and the ice chunks grow bigger and heavier as more water droplets freeze on their surface. When the hail stones finally get heavy enough, they fall to the ground, or onto the hood of your car if you're unlucky.

The majority of hail storms occur along "hail alley" in the US — Nebraska, Colorado, and Wyoming. Texas also gets its fair share of hail disasters. The Insurance Information Institute reported the state saw 508 different hail events in 2018, the most of any state that year.

May 8, 1981: Texas, Oklahoma, Kansas, Alabama

Dallas and the surrounding area were hit by a thunderstorm with grapefruit-sized hailstones and wind up to 100 mph.

NOAA said Texas was the heaviest hit, but the thunderstorms made their way through multiple Midwestern and southern states, including Oklahoma, Kansas, and Alabama. In 2019 dollars, NOAA estimates this storm cost around $1.2 billion in damage.

August 1, 1985: Cheyenne, Wyoming

A storm swept Cheyenne, leading to flash flooding and fast-rising water up to 8 inches in parts of the city in about three hours. Piles of hail 2 inches in diameter accumulated in nearly foot-tall piles.
The storm caused 12 fatalities and 70 injuries, NOAA said, as well as damage costs exceeding $61 million.

July 11, 1990: Colorado

The supercell storm in Denver on July 11, 1990, was at the time the costliest hailstorm in US history, as it fed off of the moist winds from the east and cooler air in the higher parts of the atmosphere, according to the Colorado Weather Almanac.
CBS reported that hailstones the size of golf balls to baseballs dropped along a 5-10 mile width, causing significant damage to thousands of homes.
Losses reached up to $600 million in 1990 dollars, or around $1.2 billion in 2019 dollars.

How Much Would Your Dent Cost?

Wed, 23 Dec 2020 20:35:00 GMT

How Much Would Your Ding Cost? Well, check out our sizing chart!

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We've all been there. You go into a store and when you come back out and there's a new dent that wasn't there before; or you're not expecting it but there's a hail storm coming your way and nothing to protect your car!

We're here to tell you how much your dent would cost before even looking at it. Now, this won't always be accurate as there is so much more to estimating a dent and fixing it. However, this might give you an idea of what your ballpark price should be.

Door Dings

Dime Sized Dent

Dime sized dents usually are not that big of a deal. These are your classic sized door dings and usually don't cause much harm to your car. Door dings are able to be sharp or curved dents. So, the sharper the dent, the harder it is to fix and push the metal back to its original state. Therefore, this range varies from $100 to $150 for a dime sized dent depending on the condition of it.

Nickel Sized Dent

Nickel sized dents, just like dime sized ones, usually are not that big of a deal. So, this range varies from $100 to $175 for a nickel sized dent depending on the condition of it.

Quarter Sized Dent

Quarter sized dents get a little bit more expensive. However, PDR is still cheaper than body shops, paints, fillers, and bondos. The price on these dents tend to range from $125 to $200.

Half Dollar Sized Dent

Half Dollar sized dents are very noticeable on a car. Being dent repair experts, any large dent is definitely an eye sore for anyone to see on a car! However, dents are fixable and we are the place to be for your affordable dent repair. Half Dollar sized dents tend to range from $250 to $350 (also depending on the condition.)

Hail Damage

We, as well as any other dent experts, measure hail damage by the panel. However many dents are on a panel & the sizes of the dents depends on what the pricing will be for the car. Hail damage is not able to be priced by yourself. Visit us for a free hail estimate and we'll get you back on the road, looking brand new again.

Creases

Creases is where it get's a little tricky. Usually people don't see where the dent starts and ends. For people who don't work with dents or cars for a living, the dent area looks a lot smaller than it actually is. As you might see on the "Size Matters" scale above, creases range from $150 to $500+. Creases might be a little bit harder to ballpark estimate by yourself. However, our scale helps a ton!

Download our scale here to measure for yourself

Got Ugly Dents? Go With Paintless Dent Removal

Tue, 08 Dec 2020 16:02:00 GMT

If you've got ugly dents... Paintless Dent Removal is the solution for you!

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First off, what even is Paintless Dent Removal?
Paintless Dent Repair can remove a variety of dents, dings, and body creases. PDR is a specialized technique utilized to restore vehicles to their factory condition quickly and cost effectively. Additionally, if there is no damage to the paint, the dent, ding, or crease is likely repairable using PDR.

PDR Process and Techniques
Every day, many PDR technicians safely restore vehicles to their original factory condition without compromising a vehicle’s original painted finish, or a consumer’s wallet.
Assess the Damage
The first step to any repair process is to assess the damage. Where is the dent? How big is the dent? How do we get to the dent? After assessing the damage and determining if it can be effectively removed through PDR, we prepare the area around the dent for repair.

Gain Entry to The Dent

In most cases, PDR requires you to access the back side of the dent, which means carefully removing body panels, tail lights, or in some cases, interior panels. To perform PDR, you need a pathway to the dent.

Once we have access to a dent, it’s time to perform the repair. This is where the precision and expertise of trained technicians comes into play.
How Much Does Paintless Dent Repair Cost?
The cost of Paintless Dent Removal is based on the size, location and nature of the dent. Usually, the cost will be between $1 0 0-$250 per damaged panel. Larger more complex dents and hail damage can cost significantly more. If you have a dent that you need fixed, Call or Click for a FREE Estimate Today!

The Hail Repair Process

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 26 May 2020 19:17:00 GMT

Get to know our paintless process for hail damaged vehicles.

When hail strikes, Got Dents is the name you need to know.

Hail can reach the size of baseballs, reach speeds of 120 mph, and causes more than $1 billion in property damage in the US annually. Luckily, we're here to help. Our certified techs and state-of-the-art equipment ensure top-quality repairs.

Because we only use the finest hand tools, we can restore your vehicle without paints, fillers, or chemicals. This means you retain the vehicle's original finish and its value, and our repairs are completed for a fraction of the body shop cost.

You can reach us at 317-612-7822 or check out the video for more information! We offer free estimates and more for dents, dings, and hail damage.

Paintless Dent Removal

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Wed, 07 Aug 2019 02:29:00 GMT

Paintless Dent Repair

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:41:00 GMT

Auto Hail Damage

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:41:00 GMT

Door Ding Removal

sean@indianadent.com (Sean Schledt) — Tue, 06 Aug 2019 22:41:00 GMT

I ndianapolis Dent Company can make your door dings disappear forever!

When we repair a vehicle with minor, non-collision damage, our repairs are virtually undetectable and it will approximately cost one-third of the price that a body repair shop would charge.

If your vehicle is in the Indianapolis area and has door dings, minor dents or creases. Let our "experienced team" astonish you!

Call us now at 210-771-0396 and get a quote

What you can expect:

PDR is permanent; the dent does NOT come back. If you use a body filler then you may experience other problems. Because body fillers can reduce the value of your vehicle and can cause issues like peeling paint and shrinking.

Paintless Dent Repair is suitable especially when the paint is not cracked. Those kind of minor dents do not require sanding, grinding, filling, and painting.

Call us today and get a quote!

Or visit us.

We have been a premium provider of PDR services since (add date), our team believes in providing convenient solutions when it comes to auto restoration.

Whether you have a small door ding to major hail

damage, our certified Paintless Dent Repair is for you!

Most of our services completed in a day or less and can have your vehicle on the road with a perfect factory finish.

We also handle all kinds of insurance claims. We will do all the paper work.

For more information about our services contact us today!