PRICE GUIDE · VEHICLES & TRANSPORT · 2026–2027
Dent Removal cost in the UK
£50–£450 per dent. Typically £100.
Dent removal costs £50–£450 per dent in the UK, with £100 a common figure. A small ding with the paint intact is cheapest, fixed by paintless dent removal; a large dent on a body line, or one where the paint has cracked and needs refinishing, costs the most.
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HOW MUCH IT COSTS
How much does dent removal cost in the UK?
| Low end | £50 | a small ding with the paint intact |
|---|---|---|
| Typical | £100 | what most people pay |
| High end | £450 | a large dent on a body line that needs paint |
Locufy guide prices for 2026–2027. Updated 2026. A national range, not a quote — enter your town above for real prices from the garages, mobile mechanics and valeters near you.
What moves the price
- Paint intact or cracked — paintless dent removal only works when the paint has not split
- Size and depth — a coin-sized ding is quick, while a large crease takes far longer to work out
- Location — dents on body lines, panel edges or roof rails are harder to reach and push out
- Panel material — aluminium panels are stiffer and less forgiving than steel during dent removal
- Access behind the panel — trim, lights or a headlining may need removing to reach the dent
- Mobile or bodyshop — a mobile dent technician suits small dings, larger damage needs a bodyshop
Vehicle maintenance prices in the UK are up 38% over five years (ONS Consumer Price Inflation, Maintenance and repairs, to 2026 August). Five years ago a typical dent removal would have cost about £85 — an estimate from today's guide price and that index, not a recorded price. Source: ONS MM23 D7ED →
WHAT YOU GET
What a dent removal booking includes
Takes: Thirty minutes to two hours for a small dent; a day or more when paint is needed. Not included: Scratch repair, full panel resprays and bumper replacement are priced separately — see the related guides below.
WHAT PEOPLE BOOK
Common dent removal jobs
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How to pay less
- Get a small dent removed while the paint is intact, so paintless repair is still possible
- Have several dents done on one visit, as each extra dent is usually priced lower
- Ask a mobile dent technician first, as small dings rarely need a bodyshop booking
Before you book
- Check the paint over the dent for cracks, as this decides the dent removal method
- Send clear photos from two angles so the technician can quote before the visit
- Check whether your insurance or lease agreement covers small dent repairs
- Ask whether the dent removal price covers removing and refitting any trim
Dent Removal cost: questions people ask
£50–£450 per dent, with £100 a common figure. A small ding with intact paint costs the least; a large dent on a body line that needs painting costs the most.
Thirty minutes to two hours for most small dents, often at your home or work. A dent that needs filling and paint can take a day or more.
For a single small dent, usually not. The repair often costs less than a typical excess, and a claim can affect your no-claims discount.
No. Paintless removal needs the paint unbroken and the metal not stretched. Sharp creases and dents with cracked paint need a bodyshop.
Scratch repair, resprays and replacement bumpers or panels are separate jobs with their own prices.
They are Locufy guide prices for the UK, worked out from published UK dent repair and booking data. They are a national range, not a quote, and the size and position of the dent decide your price.
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