The Dent Trooper — mobile paintless dent repair
Pricing

How much does paintless dent repair cost in Florida?

Repairs start at $160 for dents one inch or smaller. Beyond that, an honest answer depends on the dent itself — its size, its depth, where it sits on the panel and how easily we can reach the back of it. That is why we price from photos instead of publishing a flat rate we would have to walk back when we see the car.

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What moves the price

Six things that decide what your dent costs

Size and depth

A shallow door ding the size of a dime takes far less time than a deep dent the size of a hand. Depth matters more than width — sharp, deep dents need slower, more careful work.

Where the dent sits

A dent in the middle of a flat door is straightforward. One on a body line, a brace, or the very edge of a panel takes longer because the metal is stiffer there.

How well we can reach it

We work from behind the panel. If we have to remove a trim panel, tail light or liner to get access, that adds time to the job.

How many dents

Several dents on one panel usually cost less per dent than one dent on its own, because we are already set up. Hail claims are priced by panel and dent count.

Paint condition

Paintless repair only works while the paint is intact. If the paint is cracked or chipped, the panel needs refinishing, which is body shop work, not ours.

Where your car is

Nothing. We are fully mobile and there is no travel fee anywhere inside our service area, from Tampa to Ocala and the Nature Coast.

What moves the price

Six things that decide what your dent costs

Size and depth

A shallow door ding the size of a dime takes far less time than a deep dent the size of a hand. Depth matters more than width — sharp, deep dents need slower, more careful work.

Where the dent sits

A dent in the middle of a flat door is straightforward. One on a body line, a brace, or the very edge of a panel takes longer because the metal is stiffer there.

How well we can reach it

We work from behind the panel. If we have to remove a trim panel, tail light or liner to get access, that adds time to the job.

How many dents

Several dents on one panel usually cost less per dent than one dent on its own, because we are already set up. Hail claims are priced by panel and dent count.

Paint condition

Paintless repair only works while the paint is intact. If the paint is cracked or chipped, the panel needs refinishing, which is body shop work, not ours.

Where your car is

Nothing. We are fully mobile and there is no travel fee anywhere inside our service area, from Tampa to Ocala and the Nature Coast.

Compared

Paintless dent repair vs. a body shop

Same dent, two very different bills.

Paintless dent repairTraditional body shop
CostA fraction of body shop pricingPaint, blend and labor add up fast
TimeUsually a few hoursOften several days
Your factory paintUntouchedSanded, filled and repainted
Carfax / resaleNothing to reportRepainted panel can lower value
Where it happensYour home or officeYou drop the car off
Antique & luxury carsIdeal — original paint preservedOriginal finish is lost
Hail claims

What hail damage costs with insurance

Hail is priced differently from a single ding. Insurers estimate hail work by panel and by the number of dents in each panel, so a car with dimples across the hood, roof and trunk is quoted as a matrix rather than a per-dent price.

If you carry comprehensive coverage, hail repair is normally a covered claim and your out-of-pocket cost is your deductible. Paintless dent repair keeps that claim smaller and faster than a repaint, and it keeps your factory paint intact.

  • We can work directly from your insurance estimate and talk to the adjuster.
  • No repainting means nothing new to disclose on a vehicle history report.
  • Most hail cars stay with you between the estimate and the repair day.
Questions

Cost questions we get every week

Repairs start at $160 for dents one inch or smaller. Because every dent is different, we price from photos rather than quoting a flat rate — send a couple of pictures through the free estimate form and we send back a firm number, usually the same day.

Send photos, get a real price today

The estimate form takes about two minutes. Upload a couple of photos of the dent and we will text you back a firm repair price — usually the same day.

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Two minutes, a few photos, a firm price back the same day.

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