Small accessible dent
AED 200–500
Per dent, with sound existing paint and workable access. A minor door ding is a common example.
PDR for parking dents and door dings
Paintless Dent Repair in Dubai
A door ding can spoil an otherwise sound panel. MyCarRepair offers paintless dent repair for suitable metal dents, helping retain the existing paint without filler or a respray. Send us a few photos to discuss the repair.
Al Quoz 4, Dubai · Suitability depends on the paint, panel and dent.
PDR prices per dent
These are MyCarRepair’s indicative prices for suitable paintless repairs. They include ordinary repair labour and materials, before 5% VAT.
Medium suitable dent
AED 350–800
Per dent requiring more shaping time, after the panel condition and access have been assessed.
Both ranges exclude 5% VAT. Difficult access, aluminium, trim removal or specialist finishes can change the price. Repainting, replacement parts and other body repairs are separate. For several dents or hail damage, request one estimate for all affected panels.
Look beyond the dent’s size
A broad, shallow dent may be easier to repair than a small, sharp impact. That is why the paint condition, the shape of the damage and access to the metal are assessed together.
Paint worth keeping
PDR can retain an existing finish that is still sound. Cracked or chipped paint needs separate attention. Tell us about previous repainting, filler, protective film or a ceramic coating so the repair method and preparation can be assessed.
Coatings can reduce glue adhesion, so method-specific preparation or local removal may be needed. Agree any film or coating restoration cost before the work starts.
Door dings, creases and bodylines
Shallow parking dents often make good candidates. A dent crossing a bodyline, one of the panel’s original styling contours, needs that contour restored as well as the hollow. Some creases can also be repaired, but the panel material and the vehicle manufacturer’s repair limits matter. Sharply folded, torn or excessively stretched metal can limit the result or make another repair more suitable.
Metal and access
The repair method must suit the panel’s material and the vehicle manufacturer’s instructions. Steel and aluminium panels can have different repair limits even when the dents look similar. Edges, inner bracing and double-layer areas can restrict tool access, so removing a door trim, liner or another component may be part of the job.
Paintless repair or refinishing?
Once the paint, metal and access have been checked, the choice is whether the dent can be repaired with the finish intact or needs bodywork and paint.
PDR treats cosmetic panel dents. Damage to inner reinforcement or bonded joints needs a wider bodywork assessment before a cosmetic repair. PDR should use suitable existing access, not newly drilled holes. Any backside corrosion protection disturbed during the work must be restored using the appropriate procedure.
Several dents need one repair plan
A few door dings on one panel and hail dents spread across the bonnet, roof and boot are different jobs. The number of impacts, their depth and the work needed to reach each area affect the estimate.
Show every affected panel when enquiring so the estimate covers the full job. Headlining or trim removal, paint damage and any dents that need conventional repair should be included in that estimate, rather than assuming each dent will cost the same.
Agree the expected result
For a difficult crease or older repair, discuss any likely remaining distortion before work starts. At handover, view the contour and finish from different angles, and ask about refitted trim and any job-specific care instructions.
Send photos that show the dent
- The whole panel. Include its edges so the dent’s position is clear.
- An angled view. Let a natural reflection cross the dent to show its shape.
- A close view. Show any chipped paint, scratch or sharp crease without filters.
Add the make, model and year, the number of affected panels and any previous repair you know about. Photos help us discuss the options; inspecting the car confirms the repair method and price.
Booking and collection
A single accessible dent usually involves less work than a crease or several hail-damaged panels. We can discuss appointment availability and expected repair time after seeing the damage, including any trim access or separate paint work.
Book at our Al Quoz 4 workshop. If getting here is difficult, ask about pickup and return availability. Location, vehicle condition and the schedule determine the arrangement.
PDR questions before booking
Will the dent return after PDR?
PDR reshapes the metal rather than hiding the dent with filler. A successful repair should retain its corrected shape, but it does not protect the panel from a new impact. Discuss any limitations of a heavily stretched or previously repaired panel before proceeding.
Can PDR remove the scratch beside a dent?
PDR addresses the shape of the panel. A scratch is a separate finish issue. Some surface marks may need polishing, while deeper paint damage can need refinishing; include the scratch in your photos so both can be assessed.
Can I use PDR before returning a leased car?
A suitable paintless repair may address a dent, but the leasing company decides whether the vehicle meets its return standards. Check your agreement and any repair-approval requirements before booking. PDR does not guarantee acceptance; follow the company’s stated requirements.
Ask about your dent
See if the paint can stay
Send a whole-panel photo and an angled close-up. We will help you understand whether paintless repair is a suitable option and what the estimate needs to include.
39, Al Quoz 4, Dubai