HOW TO HIRE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · CHECKED OCTOBER 2026
How to hire a dent removal technician in Ireland
The checks, the questions and the paperwork.
A dent removal in Ireland costs €60–€400 per dent, typically around €150. Here is how to check that in a minute, what to ask before you book, and what you must be handed when the job is done.
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THE 60-SECOND VERSION
Hiring a dent removal technician in five steps
- Are you a trader, and can I see that in writing?No register covers dent removal technician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — mobile Dent Removal Services — many dent removal specialists offer mobile services, coming to your location to perform the repair.
- How does location of the dent change the price?Town-centre work carries parking costs as well. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does method used for removal change the price?A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- How does whether any painting is required change the price?Cheaper parts fail sooner and cost more over time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
- What is not included?Traditional Dent Repair — for more severe dents, traditional methods may be employed, which can include filling, sanding, and repainting the affected area — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dent removal technician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
BEFORE YOU BOOK
Check before you book
No register applies
NO REGISTER APPLIES TO MECHANICS IN IRELAND — anyone may repair a car. The statutory thing is the NCT, which is carried out by the national testing service and not by a garage, so a garage cannot issue one. SIMI membership is a trade association rather than a licence, and it gives you a complaints route.
Look for the trader badge and the ID-checked badge on the Locufy profile — both are checked by us, not claimed by the provider.
What to check instead
Motor trade insurance covering your car while it is in their custody, which is separate from their public liability; A written estimate before work starts, and a call before any extra work; Whether parts are new, reconditioned or used, named on the invoice; The guarantee on parts and on labour, separately, in writing; Whether diagnosis is charged separately and whether it is credited against the repair; For a pre-purchase inspection, that the inspector is independent of the seller.
Ask for each of these before you agree a price, and get the answers in the same message as the quote.
Insurance
Expect public liability and motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody. From a company, ask for the insurer, the limit and the VAT number, and ask who actually attends: the team that turns up may be employed, subcontracted or both, and only one of those is supervised by the firm you are paying.
Ask to see the current certificate of insurance — the insurer's name, the limit and the date it runs to.
Trader or private seller
Under the Consumer Rights Act 2022 a trader must tell you they are a trader, and your consumer rights — work carried out with reasonable skill and care, and a cooling-off period on a contract agreed in your home or online — apply to traders and not to private sellers. On Locufy the trader status is shown on the profile.
Look for the trader badge on the Locufy profile, and ask anyone else for it in writing before you agree a price.
VAT
VAT at 13.5%, the reduced rate Revenue publishes for this service. Ask whether the price you were given includes it. A trader under the €42,500 registration threshold does not charge it; one over it must, and must show it separately.
Ask whether the figure you were given includes it, and for the VAT number if they are registered — Revenue publishes the rate for this service. revenue.ie →
A good answer: No register covers dent removal technician work, so trader status is what your consumer rights hang on — mobile Dent Removal Services — many dent removal specialists offer mobile services, coming to your location to perform the repair.
A good answer: Town-centre work carries parking costs as well. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: A clear answer here gets you a firmer quote. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Cheaper parts fail sooner and cost more over time. — ask before the quote rather than after.
A good answer: Traditional Dent Repair — for more severe dents, traditional methods may be employed, which can include filling, sanding, and repainting the affected area — get the exclusions named in the quote, because a dent removal technician job is priced on what was agreed and not on what was assumed.
A good answer: Expect public liability and motor trade cover for vehicles in their custody — paintless Dent Repair — this method involves using specialised tools to massage the dent from behind the panel without damaging the paint.
A good answer: A written scope and a price before the dent removal technician starts, and an itemised invoice after — fleet Vehicle Dent Repair — A service aimed at businesses with multiple vehicles, providing efficient dent repairs to maintain a professional appearance.
Getting the quote right
- Location of the dent — town-centre work carries parking costs as well.
- Method used for removal — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote.
- Whether any painting is required — cheaper parts fail sooner and cost more over time.
- Materials involved — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given.
- In writing before anyone starts — a message on Locufy counts
- What is NOT included, named
- Who actually attends, and whether they are employed or subcontracted
- The VAT number, and whether it checks out on the Revenue register
Walk away if
- They will not talk about it: location of the dent — town-centre work carries parking costs as well
- They will not talk about it: method used for removal — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote
- They will not talk about it: whether any painting is required — cheaper parts fail sooner and cost more over time
- A price for the dent removal technician before anyone has asked the size, the access or the condition of what they are working on
- Cash only, or a large deposit before anything at all has started
- No written quote, or one that moves once the dent removal technician has begun
What a dent removal technician costs: €60–€400 per dent
The figures are for the job, per dent, and a quote for your own is the only number that binds anyone. Paintless dent repair and Hail damage repair each carry their own band. Dent Removal price guide →
Guide prices compiled by the Locufy team from published Irish and UK provider price lists and 2026/27 cost guides. Updated 2026.
KNOW WHAT TO LOOK FOR? NOW FIND ONE
Dent removal technicians near you, with the badges that matter shown
ID checked, trader status and one score from every review — on the card, before you message anyone. Nearest first. No account needed to look.
Or post the job free and let them come to you.
- Look firstLocation of the dent — town-centre work carries parking costs as well — that is what the dent removal technician is judging on the first visit, and a price given without it is a guess.
- Agree what is being doneMethod used for removal — a clear answer here gets you a firmer quote — put in writing before anyone starts, because it is the document you both read back at the end.
- The work itselfWhether any painting is required — cheaper parts fail sooner and cost more over time — and anything found on the day that was not in that is priced before it is started.
- Check it togetherMaterials involved — the quantity needed is worked out before the quote is given — walked against the written scope rather than against the feeling of it, while the dent removal technician is still there.
- What you are handedThe itemised invoice and any guarantee on the workmanship and the parts, complexity of the repair process — heavy soiling needs stronger products and more passes.
- Paintless Dent Repair
- This method involves using specialised tools to massage the dent from behind the panel without damaging the paint.
- Traditional Dent Repair
- For more severe dents, traditional methods may be employed, which can include filling, sanding, and repainting the affected area.
- Mobile Dent Removal Services
- Many dent removal specialists offer mobile services, coming to your location to perform the repair.
- Hail Damage Repair
- Focused on fixing dents caused by hailstorms, this service often involves multiple dents and requires careful assessment and repair.
- Minor Collision Repair
- This service addresses dents resulting from minor accidents, often restoring the vehicle's bodywork without the need for extensive paintwork.
- Shopping Cart Dent Removal
- A quick repair solution for dents caused by shopping carts or similar impacts, usually requiring minimal time and effort.
AFTER
When the job is done
Hiring a dent removal technician: questions people ask
The cost can vary based on the size and location of the dent, the method used for removal, and whether any painting is required. Additionally, the expertise of the technician and regional market rates can also impact pricing.
Most dent removal jobs can be completed within 1 to 3 hours, depending on the severity of the damage and the method used. More extensive repairs may take longer, especially if repainting is necessary.
While general automotive technicians can handle minor dents, a qualified specialist is recommended for more complex cases, especially those requiring paint matching or advanced techniques. It's important to choose someone with experience in dent removal.
Many dent removal services offer same-day appointments, particularly for minor dents. However, availability can vary, so it's best to check with the provider in advance to secure a spot.
Yes, many services allow you to book multiple jobs during a single visit, which can be more convenient and may save you money. It's advisable to discuss this with the technician before scheduling.
Dent removal typically does not cover structural damage, deep scratches that require repainting, or any damage that affects the vehicle's integrity. If there is significant bodywork needed, a different type of repair may be necessary.
MORE GUIDES
More hiring guides in vehicles & transport
Dent removal technicians near you
Sources — checked October 2026
- CCPC — your rights when you buy a service
- Consumer Rights Act 2022
- Courts Service — small claims
- Revenue — MOTOR VEHICLES - REPAIRS (Certain repair and related services) — Reduced rate
- Revenue — current VAT rates (effective 1 January 2026)
- Revenue — VAT thresholds: €42,500 for a person supplying services only