Why Do I Need to Book a Car Dent Repair or Removal?

Even the smallest dent can cause problems. However, the larger a dent is, or the longer you leave it, the worse the problem can become.

Dents can also corrode and cause structural damage if left unrepaired. This can lead to more expensive repairs in the future.

Buyers won’t pay a high price for your car if it needs a dent repair. Bodywork damage indicates a lack of care and also hints at underlying mechanical issues.

However, dent removals are usually quite straightforward for a car body shop.

When Do I Need to Book a Dent Repair or Removal?

If you've been involved in any of the following minor collisions, you should book a dent repair as soon as possible to get the problem fixed:

• A car door swung into your vehicle
• Hit by a shopping trolley
• Hail damage
• You have hit a pole, bollard, curb or another car
• Fallen tree branches

Enter your car reg, select the damaged area and compare estimates from SMART repair centres near you. Simply choose a repairer and book online - no payment is taken, you'll pay directly after the repair is complete.

Why Book Your Dent Repair or Removal Through BookMyGarage?

Over 14.5 million drivers have compared prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs on BookMyGarage. In fact, when you compare body shops near you through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!

As one of the UK’s leading garage comparison sites, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking your car’s dent repair:

No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book a dent repair near you. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the body shop directly after the appointment.

Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your cosmetic repair. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.

24/7 Online Booking. When you need a dent removed, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the body shop to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We list instant prices & provide a simple online booking tool, enabling you to make your appointment day or night, even when the body shop is closed.

Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen body shop. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your dent repair. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.

Compare deals and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode and then select your vehicle's damage to compare instant prices on your vehicle's dent repair and book the best deal in 3 steps.

How To Book a Dent Repair Near You

1. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode
2. Select the damage through our tool (details provided during the booking process)
3. Compare deals. You can sort body shops near you by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
4. Pick a date and time for your appointment. Complete your booking.

After you book your dent repair, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the body shop and they may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.

You never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the body shop directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.

How Does the Dent Removal Process Work?

1. Using specialist dent removal tools, an expert technician will return the bodywork to its correct shape.
2. Once the dent has been removed, they will inspect the damaged area for scratches.

If the paintwork is damaged:

1. They will sand the area to remove rough patches and then fill in the dent. Please note - if you have specified that there is no paint damage, this will incur additional costs. Please be careful to check whether or not there is any damage to the paintwork.
2. They rub down the damaged area before applying colour-matched paint and specialist lacquer.
3. Finally, they polish and buff the area to return your car to showroom condition.

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