Car Repair & Detailing Guides
How Much Does Paintless Dent Repair Cost?
Typical price ranges for dings, door dents and creases, and what changes the quote.
How to Fix a Car Scratch: DIY or Professional?
The fingernail test, what you can polish out at home and when a scratch needs paint.
Is Ceramic Coating Worth It?
What a ceramic coating does, what it does not, typical cost and who it suits.
Hail Damage Repair: PDR, Cost and Insurance
Dent repair vs paint repair after a hailstorm, price ranges and your deductible.
Curb Rash and Alloy Wheel Repair: Repair or Replace?
When wheel repair works, when to replace, and typical cost per wheel.
PDR vs. Traditional Body Shop Repainting
When your paint is intact, Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) keeps your factory finish, usually takes 1–2 hours, and avoids repaint work.
Should You File an Insurance Claim for Cosmetic Damage?
For everyday cosmetic scrapes and dings, a mobile SMART bumper or scratch repair is often worth comparing against your collision deductible before you open a claim.
How to Pass Your Dealership Lease Turn-In Inspection
Dealerships can charge for curbed alloy rims, bumper corner scrapes and door dings. Fix all three in your driveway before your inspection date.
How to Take Photos for an Accurate Mobile Repair Quote
When submitting our quote form, two quick photos from your smartphone allow our estimators to give you a clear quote fast:
- Photo 1 (3–4 Feet Away at a 45° Angle): Shows the entire panel (door, bumper corner or fender) and how light reflects across the dent or scratch.
- Photo 2 (Close-Up): Shows whether the paint is cracked, chipped down to primer/metal, or has paint transfer from another object.