fixing dents in cars

Got a door ding? If the paint’s unbroken, paintless dent repair is your best bet—pros massage it from behind, usually $150–$400 AUD per panel, and your factory finish lives to fight another day.

DIY? A plunger can pop out shallow, wide dents; gentle heat (hairdryer) followed by a quick cool-down can help, and glue puller kits work too—just know overzealous yanking can stretch the metal.

Creases, sharp dents, or cracked paint need filler, primer, and a respray—budget hundreds more, and remember colour matching is an art, not witchcraft.

If there are sensors, airbags, or bracing behind the panel, step away and call a pro; it’ll cost less than fixing the “improvements” you were about to make.