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Guides for vehicle owners seeking PDR services

Consumer Guide

How to Find a Qualified PDR Technician

Learn how to identify truly qualified PDR technicians through certifications, questions to ask, red flags to avoid, and quality evaluation techniques.

By DentAdvisor StaffDec 5, 2025
Consumer Guide

PDR Pricing: Understanding the Cost Matrix

Understand how PDR pricing works including factors that affect cost, why prices vary between providers, and how to evaluate fair pricing.

By DentAdvisor StaffDec 19, 2025
Consumer Guide

What Makes a Quality PDR Business: Standards for Excellence

Identify the hallmarks of quality PDR businesses including certifications, warranties, professionalism, and customer service standards.

By DentAdvisor StaffJan 23, 2026
Consumer Guide

Seasonal Dent Risks: How Weather and Time of Year Affect Your Vehicle

Understand seasonal patterns of vehicle dent damage including summer hail, fall debris, winter ice hazards, and holiday parking risks.

By DentAdvisor StaffFeb 3, 2026
Consumer Guide

Resale Value: How Dents Affect Your Vehicle's Worth

Examine how dents impact vehicle resale value across private sales, trade-ins, and lease returns, plus the ROI of PDR before selling.

By DentAdvisor StaffFeb 3, 2026
Consumer Guide

Emergency Dent Repair After an Accident: What You Need to Know

Guide to handling vehicle damage after accidents including distinguishing cosmetic from structural damage and when PDR is appropriate.

By DentAdvisor StaffFeb 3, 2026
Consumer Guide

PDR Before Lease Return: Avoiding Excess Wear Charges

Strategic guide to using PDR before returning a leased vehicle to avoid costly excess wear and tear charges.

By DentAdvisor StaffFeb 3, 2026