Minor Dent Repair in Sacramento — Quick, Affordable, No Paint
Small dents and dings are the most common — and most affordable — paintless dent repairs we perform. If your dent is smaller than a baseball, has no paint damage, and is on a metal panel, it is almost certainly a quick PDR fix starting at $75.
What Counts as a Minor Dent?
- Shopping cart impacts
- Car door dings in parking lots
- Small hail dents (individual, not full-storm)
- Flying gravel or road debris impacts
- Kid/sports ball impacts (basketball, baseball, soccer ball)
- Fallen branch or small object impacts
If the dent is smaller than 3 inches across and the paint is not cracked or chipped, PDR will remove it completely with no trace.
Minor Dent Repair Process
Small dents are the fastest PDR repairs — most take 20-45 minutes:
- We assess the dent under LED inspection lighting
- Access the back of the panel (through window openings, under-hood, or trim removal)
- Apply precise pressure with specialty rods to reshape the metal
- Final inspection under reflection board to verify invisible repair
You watch the entire process. The dent disappears in real-time as we work — no guessing about the result.
Pricing for Small Dents
| Dent description | Price |
|---|---|
| Tiny ding (smaller than a dime) | $75 |
| Small dent (dime to quarter) | $75 – $125 |
| Medium-small (quarter to golf ball) | $125 – $200 |
| Each additional on same panel | 15-25% discount |
Compare that to a body shop quote of $500-$1,000+ for the same repair (which includes sanding, filling, priming, painting, and a rental car for 3-5 days).
Same-Day Mobile Service
For minor dents, there is no reason to drop off your car anywhere. We come to you — home, office, or wherever your vehicle is parked — and fix it on the spot. Most minor dent appointments are available same-day or next-day.
Text a photo of your dent to (916) 585-2554. Include something for scale (a coin works well). You will get a price back within an hour — no pressure, no upselling.
Common Questions
Is a $75 dent repair actually worth doing?
Absolutely. Minor dents affect your vehicle resale value by $200-$500+ each. A $75-$150 repair now saves you multiples at trade-in time. Plus you stop noticing it every time you walk up to your car.
Can you fix a dent on a body line or edge?
Usually yes, though body line dents are more complex and may cost more. Sharp creases along body lines require additional technique. We will give you an honest assessment before starting.
What if the paint is slightly chipped?
We can still remove the dent via PDR. The small paint chip would remain (or you can touch it up separately with paint pen). The metal behind it will be smooth and flat again.
Serving all of Sacramento, Roseville, Folsom, Elk Grove, Rocklin, and surrounding communities.