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There are things to know when choosing your auto hail repair shop. Paintless Dent Repair, aka PDR, is the most favored method to remove dents from a vehicle. There are 5 top reasons to choose a PDR specialty shop vs. a conventional auto body shop.

1. Body shop technicians specialize in replacement vs. restoring. This means they will typically use fillers, resins, primers, and other additives to cover dents. These can require sanding, grinding, and factory paint matching.  Cosmetically it may appear as a professional paint job, but over the years it could fade, oxidize, or even begin peeling and no longer have the integrity of your factory paint.
2. PDR is a specialized skill that takes practice and experience to be the best. The best PDR technicians are expensive to staff, so most body shops hire contractors seasonally, or on an “as needed” basis. This means the quality of work can vary from each repaired vehicle. Successful PDR shops know to keep the best PDR techs with year-round employment and a competitive salary to maintain the production of quality work.
3. When doing PDR, there is a shorter process since you are not involving body shop paint. This eliminates additional wait time with the drying, curing, and hardening of paint after they finish repairs. 
4. PDR is the most eco-friendly because no harsh chemicals or solvents are used that are harmful to our environment. Your carbon footprint will be reduced because we are not replacing any major parts that will cause waste or use resources.
5. Traditional body shops are usually 50%-80% more if an individual is paying out of pocket instead of using insurance. This is because it is less labor intensive and doesn’t require paintwork. 

Keep in mind that even though PDR is the preferred method, not all dents qualify for this technique. Dents with compromised paint (cracked or deep scratched), or dents in body lines (sharp creases) cannot be properly repaired with PDR. Some dents might not be accessible from inside panels which disqualifies those for PDR as well.