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Effortlessly Request a Dent Repair Near You to Get Your Car Back in Top Condition

When your car has an ugly dent, you want to get it fixed as soon as possible. The last thing you want is to wait for days or even weeks to get an appointment, all the while driving around in a vehicle that doesn’t look its best.

So why would you get your dent repair sorted via your insurer rather than booking an appointment yourself?

And not only may it take longer to make a claim on your policy, but you also risk increasing future premiums and losing the no-claims bonus you’ve worked so hard to build up.

Whether you’ve had a minor collision with a bollard or a shopping trolley or suffered multiple small dents during a hailstorm, we’re here to help. We now work with a network of SMART repairers as part of our mission to connect every UK driver with their perfect garage. This means you can always find the best deal, whatever your car needs, and stay in control every step of the way.

 

Stay in Control of Removing Your Car’s Dent with BookMyGarage.com

Even the shallowest dent needs removing as soon as possible. Bodywork damage greatly reduces the resale value of your vehicle as scratches, scuffs and dents suggest that you haven’t taken good care of it.

And with the amount of money you’ve invested over the years to keep it in good condition, the last thing you want to do is sell it for less than it’s truly worth.

Most importantly, you don’t need to go through your insurer to find a high-quality dent repair near you. Taking control of the situation yourself can work out cheaper, quicker and bring exceptional short- and long-term value for money.

Here are just some of the ways we help you find the best deal for your car’s dent repair in seconds.

 

Transparent Comparison that Does the Hard Work for You

Finding a local repairer shouldn’t stress you out; you’ve got enough to worry about already. That’s why we do all the heavy lifting for you, presenting all your options in one place with no need to ring round repairers to compare prices or find a slot.

What’s more, every repairer on our network sets and updates their own pricing information, so what you see is what you’ll pay (unless you agree to additional work with them directly or have selected the wrong repair or level of damage).

With availability, location, review score and much more available at your fingertips, we give you all the information you need to find the right dent repair near you without having to put in much effort.

 

Customer Convenience is Our Priority, so You Always Get a Dent Repair That Puts You First

Your busy life makes it difficult enough to take your car off the road for long enough to remove a dent, so the last thing you want is an inflexible booking process or an appointment that doesn’t revolve around you.

Every driver’s needs are different, so we refuse to offer a ‘one-size-fits-all’ service. Whether you need to request your booking in the middle of the night or on your lunch break, our comparison site is available 24/7 – even when local repairers are shut.

And we make sure SMART repairers in your area go above and beyond for you as well. Many listed on our platform offer same- or next-day dent repairs or provide a mobile service, completing the work on your driveway so you don’t have to worry about taking your car to them.

We make it clear if a repairer offers either of these services on their listings, so you can quickly compare with confidence and choose the best option for your needs.

 

Verified Trust Signals to Give You Total Confidence in Your Choice

You’ll never get the best deal if you can’t trust your chosen repairer. That’s why we show as many verified, unfiltered reviews as possible on every listing. These detail genuine experiences from real people to give you the peace of mind you deserve.

We also only work with the very best and regularly remove any who continually let customers down to ensure you’re given the highest quality comparison – and there’s no pre-payment required to request your booking either. We never charge a booking fee and there are no nasty surprises.

That’s why we’ve shown 23.5 million instant prices to date and received thousands of 5* reviews across Trustpilot and Google.

All this means that when you request a booking for your car’s dent repair through our comparison site, you’ll always drive away completely satisfied.

 

How Do I Request My Dent Repair?

If you can’t wait to find the best deal at a local repairer to remove your car’s ugly dent, our simple 5-step process means you can request your booking in seconds.

  1. Enter your reg and postcode into the booking tool at the top of the page
  2. Select your damage details from our ‘splat’ tool. Please ensure you select the correct panel and the right size dent as this will impact the estimates you’re shownBookMyGarage splat tool of deconstructed car showing drivers how to select the damage for their dent repair
  3. Compare instant estimates from local repairers to find the best deal for your needs
  4. Select a suitable date and time and enter your contact details to request a booking
  5. Upload images of the damage to help your chosen repairer confirm your booking as soon as possible

BookMyGarage checkout page showing a driver completing the booking process for their dent repair

These images are crucial as dent repairs can be quite subjective. Your repairer needs to confirm that you have selected the right level of damage and been given the right estimate. If they need to alter the price, or your level of damage is so severe it cannot be fixed using SMART techniques, they’ll be in touch before the appointment date.

This way, you’re not surprised by an inflated bill on the day!

 

FAQs

Frequently asked questions

Why do I need to upload images to confirm my booking?

We allow every repairer the opportunity to inspect your vehicle before you arrive for your appointment to ensure they can complete your repair using SMART techniques and that the estimate you’ve received is correct.

Promptly uploading images also means that you’re not surprised by an unexpected final bill and you get the stress-free dent repair that you deserve.

Can I get other bodywork damage repaired at the same time?

Yes, you can compare instant estimates for as many SMART repairs as your car needs. Just ensure that you select the correct damage type and size for each scratch, scuff, dent or other cosmetic repair and find a local repairer that offers the best value for money across the board.

Why is it worth repairing a dent?

Dent repairs may seem like an unnecessary expense, but any form of cosmetic damage can greatly reduce your vehicle’s resale value. In some extreme cases, dents that break the paintwork can also lead to your bodywork rusting or corroding.

Most importantly, repairing or removing a dent can restore your pride in your car’s appearance.

How long does it take to remove a dent from my car?

If your car only has a single dent, the repair can take as little as 1 hour to complete.

However, some dent removals can take much longer. If your car has a large dent, multiple dents or also needs a paint repair, it can take much longer.

Your chosen repairer will be able to give you an accurate estimate after inspecting your vehicle’s damage.

Does my car insurance cover a dent repair?

Yes, most car insurance policies cover dent removals. This means that if you want to claim the cost back rather than pay it yourself, you can usually do so.

We would recommend checking your insurance documents to check that you're covered before making a claim.

We also advise you to check your policy excess as this is often higher than the cost of a minor dent removal. In this case, you would be better off getting the dent repaired yourself.

How do you calculate the estimates?

We enter each repairer’s hourly labour and material rates (as set themselves) into our pricing matrix along with the number of hours each dent repair takes, based on the scale of the damage.

This means that the estimates we show are linked to the size of your dent rather than your vehicle type or engine size – which is why it’s so important to enter the correct damage details.

Why are they only estimates instead of instant prices?

Cosmetic repairs are subjective, so repairers cannot provide an exact price until after they’ve inspected your vehicle.

As no one wants a nasty surprise on the day of their appointment, we ask that you upload images of the damage when you request your booking to allow your chosen repairer to confirm the price as soon as possible.