Dent man - did I get ripped off?

[plenty]

Just paid a guy £250 to sort a few dents on the LY.

First time using a dent man so not sure if that was reasonable or not. Four panels. He was in and out in just over an hour.

He did a good job and things generally cost in London but that seems a pretty decent wedge for a hour’s work even factoring in his van costs, and time getting to and from?

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

Usually about 50 quid a panel isn't it?

 

[chris blue]

Cost me £200 a few year back to get a 6inch x 4inch dent out on a lease Golf R i had- took about 2 hrs with heat lamps etc.
6 months later someone went in back of me, and bumper got replaced anyway

Pricey- but you havent been done imo- specially if its a good job

Get a price b4 they start

 

[Bluebeard]

f**k me. I pay £40 a car plus vat. 100+ vat if it’s got a few more than normal.

 

[Jamess182]

Regardless of the cost of his van & tools, £250 an hour he'll be laughing

 

[Jaws]

Paid £150 cash for a couple small dents on my Cayman. Doubt that took more than an hour either.

 

[plenty]

Cheers lads. I ought to get into the dent business!

 

[DomP182]

f**k me. I pay £40 a car plus vat. 100+ vat if it’s got a few more than normal.

Who's that mate, you're not too far from me. The only one around me is a called Grant does dents but he didnt exactly do an amazing job on mine

 

[R-Sport.]

You got turned over there - max really £100 or so.

Dent men wallets. Always overflowing with cash.

 

[plenty]

I have a feeling this is one of those things that varies depending on which part of the country you live in.

For context, the tyre places near me charge £25 per wheel to fit tyres and powder coaters £312 to refurb 4 18” wheels.

 

[leeds_182]

I pay £100 a car to my guy - cash of course!

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Sounds a bit expensive to me. Was it including VAT with a receipt or cash in the back sack?
More importantly. Are happy with the job?

 

[imprezaworks]

Yeah that’s expensive. Probably saw the car and added danger tax lol.

I paid 60 to go round my car. But then I work in the trade. There was more than a few dents and the previous guy was hopeless.

If good these guys make really good money

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

I have used a guy in the south coast a few times at £80 a panel.

When first got a car there were loads including a fist sized one. Great job and worth the money but pricey when have done single dent.

I guess it depends on how busy he is, has to drive to you . Drive back. May not work every hr.

interestingly same chap did a a breakfast and dent meet in a pub car park. £50 a car cash. Probably did 10 cars so £500 cash for a couple of hrs on Sunday morning.

I just watched him work when others went to breakfast. Amazing. He also had some speeded up videos of him taking out some major stuff that I would have thought needed a new panel.

 

[Bluebeard]

I have a feeling this is one of those things that varies depending on which part of the country you live in.

For context, the tyre places near me charge £25 per wheel to fit tyres and powder coaters £312 to refurb 4 18” wheels.

Jesus Christ where do you live, Mayfair??

 

[Pacman.]

Should have used my brother.
He has done a few members cars on here and is based in Essex.

 

[RustyMojo]

It’s one thing that I regret was losing contact with decent quality body shops, dent men and smart repairers when I left the retail side of the trade. Like Daniel I used to get a ‘per car’ fee unless something was absolutely minging. Seem to remember it being around £50. Best debt guys used to head up from Bristol for me. f**k paying per dent if i can help it. Daniel can we all drop cars down to yours if you round your dent mans price up to make a drink 😂

 

[Alastair.]

Our guy we use charges us £30 per car regardless of how many dents there are.

Private work he charges whatever he feels like.

 

[plenty]

Sounds a bit expensive to me. Was it including VAT with a receipt or cash in the back sack?
More importantly. Are happy with the job?

Cash only. Yes, happy with the job but I'm frugal so never like to think I paid over the odds.

Jesus Christ where do you live, Mayfair??

Not far away as it happens.

 

[MRBILLYUK]

Cash only. Yes, happy with the job but I'm frugal so never like to think I paid over the odds.

It is very expensive then if it was cash in the hand.
I'm the same as you mate. I hate thinking I might have paid more than I could have done. I always read lots of Google reviews before I commit.
The only consolation is that he's done a good job.

 

[Bluebeard]

It’s not a lot of money in the grand scheme of things. And a hell of a lot cheaper and quicker than having it repaired and painted.

If you’re happy with the job and how fast he did it (a bodyshop would take a week to paint various panels, at least) then forget about the money and just enjoy your dent free car.

 

[plenty]

(sound advice)

Well said. It's not so much about regret and more about informing myself for future needs

 

[Kev@KAM]

Always get a second quote

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

When i had one dent on an otherwise unmarked car i felt unwell until it was sorted.

Even when charging me what he was he said he would go to bmw dealers once a week and do everything on there forecourt for 100 quid.

 

[Not a Diesel!!!]

You just think of the typical door one. Bot gets more complicated when its double skinned and can't get behind. Or softens the paint with a he a gun so it dont crack.

A real skill and I guess there are good ones and not so good ones.

 

[Martin_172]

We pay £25 per panel

 

[MatthewR]

I cant help but notice alot that are saying its expensive are in the trade?

I'd be happy with what you paid

 

[imprezaworks]

The few dents. Is that per panel or one on each?

If the latter it’s expensive. But as Daniel says it doesn’t matter if your happy. Saves potential paint which on Ly is an ass.

Only money at the end of the day :/

 

[Pacman.]

Just for context.
I had to have a dent removed on my door under Insurance. Because unfortunately it was right on the crash structure in one of the only few places my bro couldn’t get to with his dent tools.

It cost the other guys insurance £1500 just for my door to be done.

So in the grand scheme of things it’s not too bad.

 

[ixell]

I paid £60 for 3dents one on the front door and two on the quarter panel he wanted £70

 

[Louis]

I paid £60 for 3dents one on the front door and two on the quarter panel he wanted £70

You owe him a tenner then mate

 

[imprezaworks]

Ha ha

 

[Ricardos]

Should have used my brother.
He has done a few members cars on here and is based in Essex.

Highly recommended, did an amazing job on my old 220 Trophy. I need to give him a call to work on the Twingo

 

[DomP182]

Any good ones around Herefordshire/south Wales area?

 

[CrippsCorner]

Should have used my brother.
He has done a few members cars on here and is based in Essex.

Do you have a number/email? My bro just picked up a new car which needs a few bits sorted.

 

[Pacman.]

Yeah if any one wants to pm me I will give you his number. @CrippsCorner

 

[_Tom]

I've only ever used one once and was charged £40.00.

The savage drilled a hole in the door to access the dent though and then covered with a bung after. This that normal?" 😆

 

[Ol’ Tarby]

I've only ever used one once and was charged £40.00.

The savage drilled a hole in the door to access the dent though and then covered with a bung after. This that normal?" 😆

It's not a bodge if it works!

 

[Amos91]

I've only ever used one once and was charged £40.00.

The savage drilled a hole in the door to access the dent though and then covered with a bung after. This that normal?" 😆

Well it's paintless still... 😂 Should be a last resort method.

 

[_Tom]

It's not a bodge if it works!

That's my moto in life tbh.