Skip the drop-off. I'll come to you.
Paintless repair pushes the metal back out from behind the panel. Nothing gets sanded, filled or repainted.
At home or at work
I fix it in your driveway, at your job or at the dealership. No rental and no days without your car.
Insurance or out of pocket
Claims through your insurer can show up on vehicle-history reports like Carfax. Pay out of pocket and there's no claim to report. Prefer to go through insurance? I'll work with your claim.
Your factory paint stays
No repaint means no color mismatch, overspray or aftermarket parts. A dealer's paint gauge still reads factory at trade-in.
Same cost or less
For dents with intact paint, PDR usually costs the same as a body shop or less. Many dings cost less than your insurance deductible.
Gouged or cracked paint? I'll tell you up front when PDR isn't the right fix.
Light doesn't lie.
Before I touch a panel, I set a light against it. A dent bends the reflection. I work the metal from behind until every line runs straight again, then check it under the same light.
Drag the handle to compare before and after. Real jobs, real prices.
- Vehicle
- 2026 Hyundai Santa Fe, rear quarter
- Dent
- 2 inches, shallow, on a body line. Taillight out to reach it.
- Price
- $350
More repairs, with what they cost
Prices are what each customer paid, from my estimates. Drag the handle to compare.
Watch a repair, start to finish.
Clips from real jobs, the same ones I post. Tap one to play, with the sound of the repair.
What will my dent cost?
Door dings start at $150, and dents start at $184 for one inch. Answer five questions for a range from my price guide, then send two photos and I'll confirm the real number.
Your rough range
Send photos to confirmFrom my price guide. The final price is confirmed from your photos before any work starts.
Hi, I'm Ethan.
I've been fixing dents since 2017, and I learned on the hard ones. Everything I need rides in my van: rods, glue tabs, lights and a cart that sets up in your driveway.
You deal with me from the first text to the final check under the light. No front desk and no hand-offs.
How it works
- Send photos. One of the whole panel and one close up, plus the town where the car is.
- Get a real price. I reply with a range from your photos, worked out from my price guide.
- I come to you. Home, work or dealership. No drop-off and no rental.
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What I fix
See full pricing- Door dingsParking-lot dings and shopping-cart hits with the paint intact. From $150
- Dents up to 12 inchesPriced by size. Anything bigger gets photos or an in-person look first. From $184
- Creases and body linesDents that run in a crease or sit on a styled line take more time. +20 to 30%
- Hail damageEvery panel, worked dent by dent. Priced from photos or an inspection. Quoted
- Aluminum panelsMany trucks and EVs use aluminum, which takes more care to move. +50%
- Lease returns and sellingClear the dings before turn-in or trade-in. From $150
- Fixing a bad PDR jobHigh spots or a wavy panel left by someone else. I'll tell you what's possible. +30%
- Dealers and fleetsStanding days and invoicing, with pricing set per account. Per account
What customers say
Rated 5.0 across 119 Google reviews. Swipe through 94 of them, or read them all on Google.
Ethan was great, a real professional. He arrived on time and completed the job on time. The dents and spots he repaired look like new. Dave C, Kewadin, MI
Ethan Jackman is a complete PRO at dent removal! I had a severe dent caused by a run away cart in the Costco parking lot that Ethan repaired. I cannot tell now where the dent was. COMPLETE SATISFACTION and a very pleasant young man. His attention to detail is extraordinary and he accepts nothing less than PERFECT. Way to go Ethan!
Ethan is extremely good to work with. He is very kind, conscientious, professional, reasonable... meticulous about his autobody work. I'm very impressed -- can't say enough good things about him.
Very friendly,and kind and fixed the problem.Highly recommended.
Ethan did a fantastic job. My car looks like new, and for a fraction of the cost quoted by the body shop. Highly recommend.
Was refereed to Ethan at PrimeAuto Dent Removal from another customer of his. Reached out for some dent repair. Scheduled a date that was a couple weeks out but that also shows how busy he is. Come in on time. Did a phenomenal repair!! I’d give 10 ⭐️ if I could Thanks for the great service Ethan Derak @Ferry Transmission
Ethan was prompt, professional and went above and beyond my expectations. My door looks like nothing ever happened. I would recommend to anyone looking for dent repair to give him a call!
GR8 job, like it never happened. Professional, good communication. Joy!
Incredible workmanship, reasonable pricing. Very professional & kind. Will keep coming back!!!
Ethan was very professional and did a fantastic job. It was so convenient to have the work done at our home.
Scheduled the work. Confirmed . Arrived on time and started within minutes. This guy is good. You can not see or feel where the dent had been. I am super pleased with the results.
The man is a wizard. I had a dent and scratches on my blue-black colored car hood. He knew what was needed and made the repairs. It was back to a flawless finish when he was done. 10/10
Ethan did a great job on my 07 Mustang. He removed 2 dents flawlessly. Hew was on time n professional. The hood looks outstanding n I highly recommend him. He is the go to guy for any type of dents
Wow, what great results. Ethan was awesome, very attentive, took the time necessary to make the dense disappear. Would definitely utilize them again in the future.
Really great job fixing the dent. I have used Prime Auto Dent multiple times and have loved his work every time. He is timely, honest, fair, and does great work. I highly recommend him. In addition to his work, he was awesome and patient with my kids while they occasionally ran up to him to talk. I appreciated that so much. Above and beyond!
Ethan is fantastic! We have a Subaru Forester that had 12 or so dents across the doors, roof, and hood. Not only were his prices comparably excellent, but his work was also top quality. He really knows what he is doing, and the car looks brand new. He's also a really nice guy. Highly recommend, esp considering the absurdity of some of the quotes we had…
Awesome Experience, great guy, great communication! highly recommend
Ethan is great to work with if you have a dented vehicle! He communicated clearly and got right to work on my vehicle once he arrived. Prior to arriving he provided a detailed estimate and noted that one of the dents, a really deep one in aluminum would be difficult to repair but he would attempt it, but was worried that the metal stretched too much when…
Ethan showed up on time (even a little early!) did an excellent job and even offered a discount as the project did not take as long as the initial estimate.
Ethan did a wonderful job repairing the small dent on my Equinox. He was punctual and professional. Would definitely recommend Prime Auto Dent Removal!
Ethan did an outstanding job. I was more than happy with how great our wagoneer turned out!
I had dropped something on my 1992 Morgan Plus 8 and created a dent on the top of a rear fender. A conventional repair would have meant removing the fender and repainting at a cost of $1000s. Ethan came quickly and fixed it at a fraction of that cost. You would never know there had been a dent there at all. Amazing.
Ethan fixed a golf ball dent on my car door and did an amazing job! You can’t see any evidence of the repair. It looks brand new. Easy guy to work with too.
Great service, flexibility on arrival, and really good job on fixing a dent that I thought was going to be impossible to fix without taking it to a body shop. Ethan was very honest and candid and easy to work with. Would highly recommend him to anyone.
I had a dent in the fender of my two week old truck that Ethan was able to make perfect again. He spent over two hours getting it back to factory condition- there is zero trace of it ever having been there. Ethan is an amazing craftsman who takes real pride in his work.
Such great service! They come to you, communications were easy and reliable, did a fabulous job and went beyond what was truly necessary. Ill support this business all day long!
Ethan did an amazing job on my sons Tacoma and went above and beyond expectations. He was prompt, courteous, professional and fair. We will absolutely be using him in the future for all of our vehicles and will recommend him every chance we get!
Like it didn’t happen! Friendly, Reasonably priced, with the luxury of mobile servicing. Ethan, did a great job fixing our car dent. It was in an awkward spot but he did it with precision and 💯 restored to its original state.
Perfect professional service and my Truck looks great. Thank you Ethan at Prime Auto Dent Removal!
Had dents removed on my 99 Suburban and did a fantastic job. Phenomenal work to say the least. Was punctual and very professional. Very reasonably priced and a great skilled professional. Highly recommend. *Attached 2 before and after photos of his work.
Ethan is a miracle worker! Bumpers are thicker than paneling, and he knew this would be a tricky dent to get out. 1000% satisfied with his work, prompt communication and pricing.
Looks like new again. Easy to schedule and got it done in a timely and no hassle manner. Thanks Ethan.
Ethan, did a very good job. Much more efficient and likely longer lasting than body fillers and paint.
Ethan at Prime Auto Dent Removal. Deserves a 10. His professionalism , punctuality, and his workmanship is Impeccable. And the pricing was very reasonable. I would highly recommend his services.
If you didn't see Ethan's meticulous setup and care he takes for work, you'd believe he's a magician! I had a good dent in the rear left gate on my new Subaru Ascent and Ethan pulled it out in a few hours in my driveway. He's a great communicator and it's simple to get on his schedule. I'd definitely recommend Prime Auto Dent Removal!
What a stressfree experience! Ethan is professional, personable, and very honest. I was referred me to him and after I contacted him I had a quote within 2 hours. All I had to do was send him pictures of the dents. He came to my location the next business day and did a beautiful job.
Did a great job popping out a small dent. Very professional and detailed.
Ethan is phenomenal; the repair was perfect! One area of the dent was slightly creased so I didn’t think it would smooth out but I was ecstatic when it looked brand new. Timely, professional, you couldn’t ask for a nicer guy or a better price.
Excellent outcome! Originally, I was told that the door dent couldn’t be fixed without a major replacement operation. Not so! Ethan showed up at my house on-time and invited me to watch his work, (which I did for a few minutes). The finished work was excellent in quality. I wish I knew about this business 3 years ago. I had been living with the dent too…
Ethan was courteous, patient and meticulous while working on my car!
Ethan did a wonderful job fixing an 8” dent on my Subaru. It looks like new. I highly recommend him!
Very prompt, professional and super job, cant tell I ever had the two dents Ethan removed.
Ethan is FANTASTIC! He came to my home and was quick, reliable, and went above and beyond to repair dents in my car. Very kind, professional man. You won't be disappointed!
Excellent service! Ethan ‘s communication, timeliness, and service is top notch. Highly recommend.
If your looking for a dent person just use these guys period. Asked other pointless dent repair company’s in the area and they told me no, I’d have to go to a body shop to get it done. Ethan knocked it out of the park!
Does amazing work on on some really difficult jobs. Easy to deal with highly recommended.
I had a dent in my car for about five years. I had given up on my car ever looking “as good as new” but then was referred to Ethan. He did an amazing job on that ding and others. You’d never know they were ever there. Great job!! I’m super happy. Don’t wait as long as I did; call him!
Ethan did an excellent job on my repair. I can’t even see where the damage was. He was fast and professional and I would hire him again without hesitation.
What a great experience. Ethan is such an experienced professional. Will work with again! He made my old car look new again!
Nasty dent, hard to recover but Ethan made it look great! He is patient, thorough and results driven. Great communications, pleasant demeanor, and phenomenal ethic. Don't bother going anywhere else!
did a great job of removing 2 dents in our car door. Very prompt service, arrived on time and was all done and cleaned up in less than an hour.
Ethan was very professional and performed a near perfect job fixing the dents in my airstream camper and Volvo car. I would definitely use him again.
Ethan came highly recommended by a local body shop, which is understandable given that he communicated clearly, showed up right on time, and handled everything with professionalism. The results were outstanding; our vehicle looks great, and I didn’t even have to leave home since he comes to you! For the level of service and convenience, the price was more…
Our sincere thanks and gratitude to Ethan for the beautiful job he did removing a dent in the roof of my car. It is absolutely perfect. I can recommend Prime Auto Dent Removal- And tell you -your car is in great hands they know their stuff. ♥️ Thank you ♥️ ♥️ Thank you ♥️ Sherry and Frank Canterbury
Ethan performs magic! He removed all my minor parking lot dents and one stone dent in the hood; others had said it could not be done. I couldn't be more satisfied! If you need Paintless Dent Repair, Ethan is the one!
Excellent work! I literally could not find the repair when it was done. Amazing!
Ethan was very maticulus in the work he performed. I would highly recommend.
Door dent in my classic Mustang has taken care of in a timely fashion for a reasonable price. Very attentive to the needs of his customers and willing to answer any and all questions . Would recommend his service to anyone.
Ethan does a great job repairing dents for a fraction of the cost of what a body shop would charge. It is so convenient because his service is mobile and he will come to your home or office.
Ethan was highly recommended by Gerber Collision to come fix some minor issues with my car. A very courteous, personable, and highly professional young man! Kept me in loop with arrival time and estimated work time well. His honesty and integrity spoke volumes when my issue didn't take as long as we thought and he said he wasn't going to charge me although…
Awesome Job fixing my 2025 GMC Sierra trailer hitch dent! Fast! Great price & looks like new
So we had an incident at Home Depot. Cart slammed o to drivers side door, 3 2 inch actual dents. We were going to get a quote from a body shop in Traverse city, but they recommended Ethan for such a job. Shout out to bottom shop, Ethan is a mobile repair man, he comes to your house, does the work and moves on to his next job. We really can’t live with…
Ethan does great work! Very professional, courteous and easy to deal with. Highly recommended!! Thanks Ethan
Ethan did a fantastic job! He was very accurate with his estimate! Was very friendly and on time. I really liked he was able to come to my residents and make the repair. He gets 5/5 stars I recommend using him! I’ve already referred Ethan to a couple buddies in need of some repairs!
Ethan was great to work with from start to finish! He was very responsive to text communication, incredibly professional, and fixed the dent perfectly! Highly recommend
Ethan not only removed the dent in the side of my pontoon wall completely, he is a fantastic person. What a great experience all the way around!
Perfect result for two big dents on a hard to fix place on my car. Highly recommend!!!
Ethan was great to work with. His communication was excellent, provided a timely quote and was able to quickly complete the repair (large dent) on my SUV hatch. Work was completed at my home. He arrived on time. He's very personal, conscientious and perfectionistic. You would never know the door was damaged. Highly recommend!
A local collision shop here in Traverse City referred me to Ethan at Prime Dent Removal. I really appreciated the fact that he came to my home to do the work, was on time and total charges for his work came in at the estimated price. The work was fantastic and my wifes Acura looks great again. Dent removed and scratches removed/touched up nicely. I’d…
Work was done in a timely manner, and stayed true to the quiet. Would never know there were any damage to the vehicle. Absolute excellent quality.
I was very impressed by the owner Ethan Jackman! I had some minor scratches removed and his quality was excellent. He came to my house and within an hour he was completed. I highly recommend Prime Auto Dent Removal.
Great experience- Ethan was fast to respond to texts and calls. I had a door ding and small dent and Ethan used his skills to make the ding and dent go away! Like new! Highly recommend
Fixed my dent quick, I would recommend this place and wold bring back any of my cars
Ethan provided outstanding service and attention to detail in taking care of my Toyota Highlander. I highly recommend him for dent repair and scratches.
Ethan did an awesome job removing not only one but two dents that were driving me nuts. I highly recommend Ethan!
Timely professional service that exceeded my expectations. I will definitely refer friends and family to Prime Auto Dent Removal for any future repairs.
Prompt personable and excellent at his craft, all at a very fair price. I cant thank you enough!
Ethan did an excellent job on my car. He is good at his profession. I would recommend him to anyone without question.
Ethan arrived right on time fully prepared to complete the job. He was knowledgeable and courteous. He really paid attention to the details. I’ve been looking at these door dings for years and so sorry I didn’t get them taken care of earlier. My truck looks like new! Ethan discussed other services he is able to provide. I did think it was a little pricey…
Amazing service and quality work - Ethan came to our house, walked us through every step of the process, and finished on time and under the original estimate. There was no sign of any damage after he was finished. Can’t recommend him enough!
Ethan performed excellent repair on my truck and was very professional . He was very informative regarding the explanation of the repair process.
Would definitely use again. Fixed a BB gun dent on a very flat panel. Return to original condition. Amazing work!. Definitely recommend if you need something done.
Excellent work! Ethan is an artist and very professional. Highly recommend!
A++++++ Ethan is a great guy and does excellent work. Highly recommended!!!!
Can't even tell where my the dent on my hood and my Fender of my 1972 Dodge Dart classic car. That's why you call people who specialize in this type of work. And I called the right place. I highly recommend Ethan for your Painless dent removal If you want it done the right way the first time
Ethan was very positive, polite, timely and did a great job repairing a ding in our fender. Would highly recommend and will use him again when need arises.
This guy is a wizard! I now have a 34 year old car, original paint that rivals showroom new.
Ethan was prompt to respond and an excellent communicator. He arrived on time right to my home and was very conscientious, polite, engaging and professional. He was able to complete the dent repair and completed the job in less time than expected. He adjusted his charge accordingly. He also gave referral for another service, for which I am grateful. I have…
Ethan does great work and is easy to work with! Will show up to your home or office and persons the job on site which makes the transaction a breeze. Highly recommend!
Great young man and amazing work. Saved me a week without my car and a rental cost. Good communication. Very painless and looks good!
Ethan came out to the house and straightened a number of dings on my '92 XJ. Prompt, great communication, professional. Excellent quality and attention to detail. Thanks!
Phenomenal work was done on my 350z by Ethan. I was worried about some of the dents not coming out of my car, but he worked his magic and my car now looks awesome! Great price, great work, and great communication. 10/10 Highly Recommend
Ethan came right to the house, on time and did a great job on where a shopping cart hit my truck. I would highly recommend him
He did an amazing job taking out some small dents on my van. Can't even tell that they were there.
Questions people ask
Do you come to Traverse City?
Yes. Most of my work is in and around Traverse City. I also cover Interlochen, Suttons Bay, Kingsley, Acme, Elk Rapids, Charlevoix, Bellaire, Mancelona, Kalkaska, Gaylord, Grayling, Roscommon and the smaller towns around them.
How much does paintless dent repair cost?
Door dings start at $150 and dents start at $184 for one inch. The price goes up with size, depth, body lines, panel edges and aluminum, all from my price guide. Try the estimator above, or send photos for a real number.
How long does a repair take?
Most dings and dents are done in an hour or a few hours, right where the car is parked. Bigger damage can take longer, and I'll tell you how long when I send the price.
Will it show up on Carfax?
Claims through your insurer can show up on vehicle-history reports like Carfax. Pay out of pocket and there's no claim to report. Prefer to go through insurance? I'll work with your claim.
Does paintless repair hurt my paint?
Not when it's done right. Heat keeps the clear coat flexible, glue pulls are kept gentle, and the tools that touch the paint are nylon, wood, leather or polished steel. Read the full answer.
What can't paintless repair fix?
Gouged or cracked paint. If your dent has it, I'll tell you up front, including when a body shop is the better call.
What are your hours?
Weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Send photos any time and I'll reply during those hours.
Send me photos. I'll send back a real price.
Towns I cover
- Traverse City
- Interlochen
- Suttons Bay
- Kingsley
- Acme
- Elk Rapids
- Charlevoix
- Bellaire
- Mancelona
- Kalkaska
- Gaylord
- Grayling
- Roscommon
Plus the smaller towns around them. Hours: weekdays, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.