West Islip’s Trusted Paintless Dent Removal Experts

Paintless dent removal (PDR) is a technique for removing dents from your vehicle without repainting or using body filler. Our technicians use specialized metal rods and tools to carefully push and massage the dented metal back to its original shape from behind the panel. Because we're working with the metal itself — not covering up damage with filler — your car's original factory paint stays completely intact. It's faster, cheaper, and produces better results than traditional body shop repairs for most types of dents.

PDR pricing depends on the size, depth, location, and number of dents on your vehicle. Most single dent repairs in West Islip range from $75 to $250 — that's typically 50-70% less than traditional body shop prices. Small door dings often fall on the lower end, while larger or more complex dents cost more. We provide free estimates so you know exactly what you're looking at before any work begins. No surprises, no hidden fees.

Most paintless dent repairs take between 30 minutes and 2 hours, depending on the dent's size and location. That's one of the biggest advantages of PDR — your car isn't tied up in a shop for days. At Dent Doctor, we offer while-you-wait service for most repairs. Bring your car in during your lunch break and drive away dent-free.

No — protecting your paint is exactly the point. Paintless dent removal works behind the panel, pushing the metal back into shape without touching the painted surface. As long as your paint wasn't cracked or chipped by the original impact, PDR preserves your factory finish completely. This is actually why dealerships and insurance companies prefer PDR — it maintains your vehicle's original paint, which protects resale value.

Paintless dent removal works on most dents where the paint surface is still intact. This includes door dings, shopping cart dents, minor collision damage, hail damage, crease dents, and bodyline dents. PDR typically can't be used if the paint is cracked, chipped, or scraped, or if the metal is stretched or torn. We'll assess your damage and give you an honest recommendation — if PDR won't produce great results, we'll tell you upfront.

Yes! Our mobile dent repair service brings Dent Doctor to your location anywhere in Suffolk County. Whether you're at home, at work, or anywhere else, we can come to you and fix your dent on-site. Mobile service is perfect for busy professionals, parents, or anyone who can't easily get to our West Islip shop. Same quality work, same great results — just more convenient for your schedule.

In many cases, yes. Most auto insurance policies cover dent repairs under comprehensive or collision coverage, and insurance companies often prefer PDR because it's faster and more cost-effective than traditional repairs. We can work directly with your insurance company and help with the claims process. For many smaller dents, though, customers find that paying out-of-pocket for PDR costs less than their deductible anyway.

The best way to know for sure is to bring your car by our West Islip shop or send us a photo. Generally, if your paint isn't cracked or damaged, there's a very good chance PDR will work. Factors we consider include: dent size and depth, location on the vehicle, whether the metal is creased or stretched, and paint condition. We provide honest assessments — our goal is great results, not selling you services that won't work.

Three reasons: quality, speed, and honesty. We specialize exclusively in paintless dent removal, which means we've perfected the craft. We offer while-you-wait service so you're not without your car for days. And we give you straight answers — if we can't fix your dent with PDR, we'll tell you before you spend a dime. Plus, we're locally owned and operated right here in West Islip. Your satisfaction is our reputation.

Absolutely — hail damage repair is one of the most common uses for PDR. Because hail typically creates many small dents without damaging paint, paintless dent removal is the ideal solution. We can remove dozens of hail dents efficiently, restoring your vehicle to pre-storm condition without any repainting. If your car got caught in a Long Island hailstorm, bring it to Dent Doctor for a free assessment.