How to find a mechanic for dent repair near me

Need some repair work on the body of your car?

Whether your car door has been dinged in a car park or has sadly come into contact with a shopping trolley (yes, it happens!), you’re in the right place.

We can help you find a mobile mechanic that can travel to you to fix any dents in your car efficiently and conveniently. They'll come to you, so you won’t even have to make the trip to a garage!

Want to get started finding the right mechanic for dent repair near you?

A mobile mechanic is a tradesperson with a wide array of skills. But they will also be able to use techniques to fix car dents – from conventional dent repair to paintless dent repair (PDR).

Here are three easy ways to browse mobile mechanics covering your local area.

1. Use the Checkatrade app

Why not keep things easy? Search, contact, and book local dent repair services via the Checkatrade app.

2. Use our request a quote form

Fill in our request a quote form and we'll send your request to a selection of relevant tradespeople. They can then get in touch directly with their dent repair estimates.

3. Search online for dent repair near you

Enter your postcode in our search tool to see Checkatrade-approved mobile mechanics who offer dent repair in your area.

Why might you seek local dent repair services?

No matter how careful you are with your car, there’s always a chance that something could come into contact with it to cause an unsightly dent.

Here are some common reasons that car owners tend to seek dent repair services:

• Door ding (car door hits car door)

• Shopping trolley damage

• Stone hitting your car

• Football or basketball hitting your car

• Low tree branches

• Bicycle handlebars

These kinds of dents are usually minor and easy to repair. Other dents that can be deeper or more complex (but still fixable!) include:

• Garage door closing on a car roof or bonnet

• Car vandalism

• Car accident repair

• Severe hailstorm damage

• People falling on your car

• Impact from an animal

A mechanic will be able to assess the damage to your car and pick out the right techniques to carry out a quick and effective repair.

What to look for in dent repair services near you

When you’re looking for someone to fix a minor ding, or carry out a full car body repair, it’s important to hire a good mechanic that will get the job done right.

Here are some key things to look for in any dent repair services near you.

• Experience and expertise - Checking qualifications through organisations like the Institute of the Motor Industry (IMI)

• Reputation and customer reviews - Looking at online reviews or asking local friends or family if they would recommend any particular mechanic for dent repair near you

• Insurance and warranties - It's good for trades to have valid public liability insurance and ask if they offer any warranties on the work they carry out

Additional factors to consider

• Pricing - Get a few estimates for dent repair pricing, so you can ensure you’re getting a fair and competitive quote for the work.

• Mobile services - Hiring a mobile mechanic can be more convenient as you won’t have to drop your car off at a garage

What to expect from dent repair specialists on Checkatrade

When hiring any trade, we know how important it is to find people committed to quality.

That’s why we only give our seal of approval to trades who pass up to 12 checks and commit to upholding The Checkatrade Standard to:

1. Deliver a high quality of workmanship

2. Maintain high standards of personal conduct

3. Work safely, ethically, and within their skill set

4. Communicate clearly and honestly

5. Agree costs and contract terms upfront

6. Encourage and welcome customer reviews

We also check all the reviews our tradespeople receive are from real people so you can be sure they’re the real deal.

We check the reviews on Checkatrade are from real people, and that trades meet our high standards.

Checkatrade guarantee

We’re so confident in the commitment to quality by tradespeople on Checkatrade that we even offer a guarantee on their work.

Find and book a trade through us, or pay via the app, and we'll guarantee their work for up to £1,000*. *12 months guarantee – Eligibility and T&Cs apply.

Contact or pay a trade through Checkatrade and you’re covered by our 12-month guarantee of up to £1,000*

* Eligibility and T&Cs apply

How does hiring a mobile mechanic for local dent repair work?

Ready to get that car dent repaired? Here’s what the process of hiring a mobile mechanic for dent repair looks like.

1. Enter your postcode to find dent repair services in your area

Enter your postcode into the search box to browse a number of mobile mechanics offering dent repair near your address.

2. Get in touch

Reach out to local mechanics you like the look of, and ask them for their dent repair prices.

They’ll take down some details so that they can get a good picture of what the job might entail, before providing an estimate.

3. Compare prices

Once you receive estimates from the mobile mechanics you contacted, it’s time to compare. Make sure you’re comparing quotes like-for-like.

4. Choose your favourite mechanic

Pick out your preferred mechanic for your car dent repair, and let them know you’d like to go ahead with the work.

They might ask to take a deposit, or they may be happy to take the whole payment after the job is complete. Either way, they should never ask for the full payment upfront.

5. Book a date for your car dent repair!

Finally, all that remains is to find a suitable date and book your dent repair.

Your mobile mechanic should give you an estimate of how long they expect the work to take and will travel to your property to complete the job.

Frequently asked questions about dent repair

How much does it cost to remove a dent in a car?

On average, car dent removal costs between £220 and £450 per panel.

However, your overall cost will depend on lots of different factors, such as:

• The size and depth of the dent

• The location of the damage on the panel

• The make and model of the car

• Access to the dent

• Damage to the paint

• Your location

• The method of dent removal

Head over to our dent removal cost guide to learn more.

Do suction cup dent pullers really work?

Many car owners looking to save money on dent repair services consider buying suction cup dent pullers to carry out the job on a DIY basis.

Suction cup dent pullers work like plungers – you attach them to the dent and pull them upwards to remove the dent.

If all goes to plan, this could improve the look of your dent, although it’s unlikely to create a flawless finish.

However, it’s a risky approach as the pressure you create when you push the cup down can actually cause more harm than good – especially if the dent already shows signs of peeling paint.

How much does a tiny dent cost?

A tiny dent could cost as little as £90to remove using paintless dent repair (PDR) methods.