Just about everyone winds up in at least one collision that requires body work. Even if you aren't in a collision, hailstones, dropping something in your garage, or some other mishap might require body work to fix the damage. Whenever you have dings, dents, or other body damage, an auto body shop can fix it. According to LOOP Car Insurance, it costs between $50 and $150 to fix a small or medium-sized dent, but the cost to fix larger ones might be thousands of dollars. Here's what to expect when you need dent repair services.

Full Coverage Insurance Should Cover Most Costs

If you have a costly dent repair to be done and have full coverage insurance, you should pay up to policy limits to fix your car. If another driver causes the damage, that person's insurance should pay up to policy limits to fix the damage. If you caused a collision or some other type of mishap caused the damage, your collision or comprehensive insurance should cover the cost minus any deductible.

Small Dents Might Not Require Paint

Small dents and dings can often be fixed without requiring new paint. Paintless dent repair can fix small dings and dents caused by hail, stones thrown from vehicle tires, and other causes. Paintless dent repairs are relatively quick and affordable because they don't require sanding, grinding, or extensive repair work.

Big Dents Will Require Paint Work

If you have deep and large dents, you'll have some options to fix them. One is to replace the entire panel and repaint it. Another is to have the dent pulled, which will require grinding, dent pulling, and some plastic to smooth out the surface before prepping it for paint. It also might be possible to cut out a badly dented piece and weld a replacement patch in its place.

You'll Be Without Your Car for a While

You should expect to be without your car for a few hours or a day to take care of small dents. If you have large dents, it might take up to three days to fix once all the parts and materials are available. Using a body shop that offers loaner cars and waives some of the deductibles for some types of repairs helps greatly.

These are just a few things you can expect during vehicle repair. When you have one or more dents that need fixing, you can call or visit our shop at Dents Plus to get a quote and schedule service. We look forward to working with you soon!