Tool tip on the back of the panel. This is what the price buys.
We specialize in professional paintless dent removal in San Diego. Below we break down the four most common types of dents, with the typical cost and how long each one takes, so you can ballpark your repair before you ever bring the car in.
These are real Dent Time ranges. A clear photo gets you an exact number. If you want the deeper story of why two same-size dents can land at different prices, that lives in why PDR cost varies.
| Dent type | Typical price | Repair time |
|---|---|---|
| The door ding, 1 inch or less | $195 to $225 | 20 to 60 minutes |
| Medium dents, 2 to 5 inches | $225 to $500 | 45 to 90 minutes |
| Creases | $225 to $400 | 1 to 3 hours |
| Large dents, 6 inches and up | $500 to $4,000 | 1.5 to 4 hours |
What does Dent Time charge for each type of dent?
A door ding runs $195 to $225, a medium dent $225 to $500, a crease $225 to $400, and a large dent $500 to $4,000, with most repairs finished the same day.
The table above is our actual price structure, broken out the way we quote it. A standard door ding, one inch or less with clean access, is $195 to $225 and is often done in under an hour. Medium dents from two to five inches run $225 to $500. Creases run $225 to $400 by length and depth, large creases $500 to $1,500 and up. Large dents six inches and up run $500 to $4,000, climbing with depth and access.
Where a number lands inside its range comes down to where the dent sits, the panel metal, and what is behind it. A dent on a body line is the hardest, so it sits at the top of its range.
Why choose Dent Time in San Diego?
You get a technician on the tools since 1991, your factory finish kept, nothing on the Carfax, same-day service, and complete satisfaction or no charge applied.
Paintless dent repair keeps the paint your car left the factory with. Nothing is sanded, filled, or repainted, so there is no body shop record following the car and no drop in resale value. Most repairs are same day, which means you get your time back too.
I have been doing this since 1991 and built Dent Time around doing it right, from a standard door ding to large complex damage. Every repair carries complete satisfaction or no charge applied.
A standard door ding, before and after. Drag to compare.
Do you come to me, or do I bring the car in?
Both. We run mobile PDR across San Diego County and a shop in Escondido, and the repair price is the same either way.
For most everyday dents we come to your home or office anywhere across San Diego County, from the coast through North County and inland. Bigger or more complex damage goes to our shop at 2120 W. Mission Rd #240 in Escondido. The price tracks the dent, not the location. See the full map on our service areas page.
How do I get a free estimate?
Text two or three clear photos of the dent to 858-408-6200 and a technician sends back a real estimate within minutes, no obligation.
Snap one photo straight on and one at an angle so we can read the depth, and text them to 858-408-6200. You get a real number back, usually within minutes. You can also book a free in-person estimate at calendly.com/denttime/shop-repair. A photo estimate is a strong number, and we confirm it once we see what is behind the panel.
Questions, Answered.
How much does door ding removal cost in San Diego?
A standard door ding, one inch or less with clean access, runs $195 to $225 and is often done in under an hour. The price moves up if the ding sits on a body line or in an aluminum panel.
How long does paintless dent repair take?
A door ding takes 20 to 60 minutes, a medium dent 45 to 90 minutes, a crease 1 to 3 hours, and a large dent 1.5 to 4 hours. Most repairs are finished the same day.
Do you offer a free estimate?
Yes. Text two or three clear photos of the dent to 858-408-6200 and a technician replies with a real estimate within minutes, no obligation. Every repair carries complete satisfaction or no charge applied.
Do you come to me, or do I bring the car to you?
Both. We run mobile paintless dent repair across San Diego County and have a shop in Escondido for bigger work. The repair price is the same whether we come to you or you come to us.
What if my dent is bigger or more complex?
Large dents run $500 to $4,000 with depth and access driving the number, and a heavy or multi-panel repair may run to our Escondido shop for the controlled environment it needs. Send a photo and we will give you a real range.