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07 Jul

Laminated Side Glass and Paintless Dent Repair (PDR): Why It Matters

Over the last several years, more vehicle manufacturers have started using laminated side glass instead of traditional tempered glass. While this improves vehicle safety, security, and noise reduction, it also

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09 Nov

Why Tesla Aluminum Doors Are So Much Harder to Repair with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

Why Tesla Aluminum Doors Are So Much Harder to Repair with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Why Tesla Aluminum Doors Are So Much Harder to Repair with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)

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23 Aug

Bumper Repair

Paintless bumper repair / Reshaping is a specialized repair process used to remove dents, creases, pressure distortions, and minor collision damage from modern plastic bumpers without the need for body

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15 Aug

Lateral Tension Glue Pull System and Constant Tension

These systems are used for repairing minor dents in vehicles without needing to be repainted. The terms “Lateral Tension”, “Re-Tension Glue Pull System” and “Constant Tension” refer to specific techniques

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15 Mar

Should I pay out of pocket or make a claim?

Deciding whether to use your car insurance or pay out of pocket for a dent repair involves several considerations. Here’s a step-by-step guide to help you make an informed decision:

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19 Nov

We’re happy to announce that the 7th annual “Toys for Tots” charity event is a go!

If you want to participate in this special event, you can sign up through TourneyX. No sign-up or TourneyX fees for the event. See flyer for details. For more information

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15 Nov

Economic Total Loss vs. Constructive Total Loss: What’s the Difference?

The terms “Economic Total Loss” and “Constructive Total Loss” are commonly used in the insurance industry to evaluate severely damaged vehicles. While the two terms are related, they are not

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10 Nov

To all of our veterans

Far and near. We thank you for your service For all those years. You sacrificed your time, And some gave your life. You preserved our freedom By willingly paying the

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09 Nov

Lease Return Dent & Ding Guide

If your leased vehicle has sustained dents or dings during the lease term, it’s important to address them before returning it to the dealership or leasing company. Taking the right

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05 Nov

Repair Methods For Stretched Dings and Dent with Paintless Dent Repair

Repairing a stretched dent using paintless dent repair (PDR) techniques can be more challenging than repairing a typical soft dent, as stretched metal might have undergone additional deformation. However, it’s

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05 Nov

What Is The Paintless Hot Glue Pull Repair Method?

Glue Pull Repair Rolls Royce The Dent Devils Eddie Martin

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04 Nov

What Is “Push 2 Paint/Filler”

Push for filler

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02 Nov

Is pre-paid door ding insurance on new cars a good deal or a scam?

Certainly, pre-paid dent insurance, in theory, sounds like a good idea: Limitations on Coverage: Pre-paid dent insurance has limits on the types of dents covered, size restrictions, and only

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02 Nov

Can my Tesla be repaired with Paintless Dent Repair?

Yes, Tesla vehicles can often be repaired using paintless dent repair (PDR) methods, like other vehicles. Paintless dent repair is a technique used to fix minor dents and dings without

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01 Nov

Vinyl wrap/PPF/Ceramic Coatings

Vinyl Wrap, Paint Protection Film (PPF), and Ceramic Coatings are all automotive aftermarket products designed to enhance and protect a vehicle’s appearance. Each of these serves a unique purpose in

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01 Nov

What is Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?

Traditional body shop methods required straightening, filling, sanding, painting, and a big bill to repair even the smallest dents. With Paintless Dent Repair the filling, sanding, and painting are no

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01 Nov

Vinyl & Leather Repair

Automotive vinyl and leather repair involves restoring or fixing damage to vinyl or leather surfaces in cars, such as seats, door panels, dashboards, and other interior components. Repairing these materials

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01 Nov

Pre-Purchase Inspection

Looking at buying a used car from a private party or even a certified one from a dealer? Because we have come across so many scary used cars like in

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01 Nov

Top 10 California Laws that Auto Body Shops Need to Know

Knowledge is king and truly empowering, especially when it comes to the industry laws of the land. Ignorance of the law doesn’t mean you don’t have to adhere to it.

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01 Nov

Paint Touch-Up for Chips and Scratches

When doing mobile paintless dent repair as a courtesy, if you purchase the full Dr. Color Chip kit we will do a free touch up with their system on your

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01 Nov

What are Non-Included Operations?

The following may be required procedures that are not included operations: Pre Scan and Post Scan:$143.64 for pre and $143.64 for post scan with the exception for dealer’s costs may

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01 Nov

OEM Procedures

Why do insurance companies refuse to pay for repairs that follow manufacturer recommended repair procedures? They are not the ones that assume any liability as they are not the repair

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01 Nov

How is Paintless Dent Repair Cost Determined?

Prices are determined by difficulty and customer expectations. Door Dings and Dents are like snowflakes, unique, and require different tools and repair methods. A combination of factors such as the

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01 Nov

Facts You Should Know About Insurance Claims

The insurance company does not owe the body shop of your choice anything for the repairs; they owe you. So, if you do not stand up for yourself, the body

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01 Nov

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Insurance

We advise all customers to seek legal counsel when dealing with automotive claims due to insurance practices. The Dent Devils Inc and its staff do not give legal advice, but

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01 Nov

Do Not Release Your Vehicle Until You Have a Written Total Loss Settlement Agreement

Never allow your vehicle to be released from a repair shop until you have received a written offer and agree to it. When a car is released, the insurance company

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01 Nov

Auto Body vs Paintless Repair (FAQ)

Here is a step by step view of Conventional Auto Body ( Nail Gun) Repair vs. Paintless Dent Repair. Before conventional repair and paintless dent repair Before conventional repair and

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01 Nov

Illegal for Insurance to Demand Shops Use The Insurance Parts Vendors.

CDI: Demanding shops use preferred vendor’s part price undercuts shop choiceBy John Huetter on October 10, 2018 Announcements | Associations | Business PracticesInsurers who refuse to pay more for a

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26 Oct

Invoking The Appraisal Clause

The appraisal clause is a dispute resolution mechanism used when there's a disagreement between you (the policyholder) and your insurance company regarding the value of a loss

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26 Oct

What Is Windshield Camera Recalibration, And When Does My Car Need It?

Windshield camera recalibration is a process in which the cameras and sensors mounted on or near the windshield of a vehicle are adjusted and calibrated to ensure they are functioning

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26 Oct

Zero-Point Calibration

Zero point calibration is often used for systems like the vehicle's steering angle sensor or the yaw rate sensor in the automotive industry. This calibration process sets the sensor's zero

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26 Oct

Pre and Post Scan

In the automotive industry context, "pre-scan" and "post-scan" typically refer to diagnostic scans performed on a vehicle's onboard computer systems before and after repairs or maintenance.

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24 Oct

MOBILE DENT REPAIR SCAM ALERT

While mobile dent repair services can be legitimate and convenient, there have been scams and fraudulent practices in this industry for over 40 years. To protect yourself from potential mobile

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24 Oct

Advanced PDR Time-Lapse Videos

Ever wonder what the actual paintless dent repair processes looks like? Several time-lapse videos of the paintless dent repair (PDR) process are shown below. Hopefully, you will find them fascinating and

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24 Oct

Did your car get into an accident, have paintless dent repair performed, or get a vehicle wrap or paint protection film installed?

ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems) calibration is a critical process in modern vehicles equipped with advanced safety features. These systems use sensors, cameras, radar, lidar, and other technologies to operate

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24 Oct

Auto Glass Replacement

Need a new windshield, side glass, or rear window? Citywide in Kearny Mesa is the only company we let work on our customers’ cars and our own. Most people do

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24 Oct

Customization Services by Audiolux

Are you searching for The Best Customization in San Diego? The Dent Devils is proud to recommend Audiolux to our customers looking to personalize and enhance their vehicles. Their services

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We love fixing dings and dents!

REVIEWS

Eddie did an amazing job repairing a dent on our Toyota RAV 4. Our vehicle was hit in a parking lot in Los Angeles and there were some really hard folds by the rear passenger brake light. Over the course of 2 days Eddie smoothed the dent out. It looks

I was referred to Eddie by Adam from 5 Point Mobile Detailing. I had some paint scratches/dings on my right front bumper. Originally I had sent a picture of the damage around to several places to get a quote and they all quoted between $350-500 to fix it. I took

Cindy H

I’m convinced that Eddie is hands down, the best in the paintless dent repair business. I made an account on yelp just so I can give him a 5 star review. Here’s my story: Someone had backed into the door of my Lexus IS300 and it created about a big

Albert L.

I have had the privilege of working with Eddie Martin for over a year now and I couldn’t be happier. He is an individual who is accommodating and has an integrity that is difficult to find in this business. Eddie is a straight shooter, who reviews his jobs with me

Chris Kuhlmey Service Adviser Caliber Collision – Pacific Beach / owner Pyramid Appraisal Service

I highly recommend this shop. Dent Devils Has your best interest in mind and won’t help insurance companies deceive you. Mike Tuggle Retired State Farm / Body Shop owner

Mike Tuggle Retired State Farm / Body Shop owner

Eddie and The Dent Devils Crew are top notch. We have know Eddie for decades and he has always produced top quality workmanship. Recently, our mom needed dent removal and The Dent Devils Crew knew exactly how to fix the job, while not cutting corner within the guideline of our

Victoria Mattar Rock N Gold Creations San Diego

“I have worked in the Insurance Industry for 15 years, I ran across Eddie Martin owner of The Dent Devils while working in the field. I admired his professionalism and quality of work. I recently purchased an 83 Red 911 SC, the car was all original and in excellent condition

Corporate Re-inspector – Claims Quality at USAA Brian Attard

Extremely Reliable!!!‎ I am the owner of 5 Point Mobile Auto Detail. Needless to say, I know the difference between a technician that knows how to work with auto paint and one who doesn’t. Don’t entrust a novice with your car when there is an expert. And don’t let a

Adam Cote 5 Point Mobile Auto Detail / Ceramic Pro San Diego owner

I work at a local body shop and have used Eddie, the Dent Devils, many times over the last year and a half for both my cars and my customers cars. I’ve seen him fix everything from the smallest door ding to a caved in door panel that I would

James Ashton | Service Adviser Caliber Collision

The Dent Devils Paintless Repair Shop is Amazing! I took my Silverado Truck in for an estimate at the dealership and they were going to charge me almost $1500 for a grapefruit sized dent. Eddie took a look and ended up fixing the dent and several other minor dings for

Jonathan Aquino Bayani Nationwide Insurance/ Geico Agent, San Diego Ca

Best service I have received from a repair shop. In such a squirrelly industry it was very refreshing to have such honesty. This will be my repair place in SD 🙂 Thank you Dent Devils!

Fred W.

Writing this one for my wife. She is very happy with the work and very much appreciated the extra service that they provided by taking care of a door ding that was not a part of the original estimate (bumper work). I’ve never used a service like this before, but

Dave D.

Eddie is truly a “Dent Removal Doctor.” Someone dinged my new BMW 328i convertible in the parking lot and I wanted it fixed ASAP; since I’m very meticulous when it comes to taking care of my car, just knowing there was a dent on my car was very stressful. So,

Rudy R.

Excellent experience! I was constantly walking by my door ding and putting off getting it fixed. I should have done it sooner. Can’t even tell there was a dent there! Awesome result and the price was right!

Tim F.

Eddie was wonderful! I first took my car to another dent repair place just down the street. I was treated rudely and sent away with an outrageous estimate after a two-minute review of my car. Then, I went to see Eddie. . . . Shew! What a relief to finally

Janele A.

I believe in giving credit where credit is deserved… And Eddie gets 5 stars!! I came to his shop last year (when he was still downtown.. I know.. it’s taken me a while to write a review..this is my first.. I signed up just to give Eddie this review) and

Bea M.

Fantastic work, took my 3 series beamer in today for work and after some paint less dent repair it was as good as new, great price and service to go with it, and a real gem of a find based on a referral from a friend, way beyond my expectations,

Parwez “sdbhoy” I.

Eddie is the best. He is extremely helpful, honest, and truly a professional. He was very prompt in calling me back even though I called him on a Sunday. He gave me a verbal estimate on the phone and held true to his word when it came time to fix

Ali A.

Eddie truly saved the day for me. I was scammed in a parking lot and had the hood of my white car painted dingy gray by two guys who claimed they could repair some bumper scrapes on the spot using touch-up paint. When I realized what they were doing, it

Erica J.

I was driving on a freeway in LA and out of nowhere, a sharp metal object smashed into the front passenger side of my Porsche Cayman S. It had left me 2 small dents, and the paint was scraped off. I tried to live with it for a while, but

MB V.

Ok, for the second time my car was violated in a parking garage. She is beginning to feel like a victim. Some f**k was precious enough to rip off the exterior lock part of the handle flinging bits of her pieces across the floor. He ravaged her insides and left

Lynee P.

I just finished grocery shopping and was putting my son into his car seat in my one-month-old Chevy Equinox the other day. A woman so recklessly drove out of the parking lot but not before hitting a shopping cart on her way out. Just my luck it ended up smashing

Cristina L.

“The Dent Devils”, namely Eddie, has earned my respect and patronage. He’s “the man”, performing absolute magic with any kind of alloy, steel or aluminum. I stumbled into his location on Grand Ave. in 2008. I consider myself astute with certain automotive repair issues so I did my due diligence

Chris C.

Eddie is the best in the business when it comes to paintless dent repair (PDR). I’ve used him several times over the past couple of years and he always does an excellent job. I was originally referred to him by a co-worker of mine. Eddie fixed several dings in his

Michael S.

Redoing the bumper from a confrontation with an Angry Shopping Cart! Also removed a set of door dings. This guy is the real deal. It is not a big shop, but the work is the best I’ve seen. The owner worked on my car and did more than he was

Dee “V” D

I’d only had my new-to-me BMW for about a month when somebody dented my car in a parking lot. No note, just a long crease. I called and visited several shops and none wanted to do a paintless dent repair. It was either too much work or they just wanted

Drew B.

Someone dinged my Toyota Tacoma PreRunner. I called up Eddie. He did some work paintless dent repair (PDR) on my BMW M5 which included two door dings driver’s side door and a chip in the windshield. I was very happy with the workmanship he did on it and called him

Oscar H.

I am a Automotive Tech. in Kearny mesa area and my shop sometime get an offer for a Body job from customer (Our customer base is %70 Japanese). Because of Japanese, they have a really picky eyes as well as I have(I’m also Jappanese). I have went there several times

Manabu S.

Great service and price. These guys did an excellent job on my MB 500 CLK. Gave me an honest opinion on what I should fix and what I should not fix. I waited in a local bar about 100 yards away and work was completed in a couple of hours.

Robert D.

My Niece stuffed her car into the one in front of her during 8 east rush hour. Hood, both fenders, bumper, frame check, headlights, seriously he was quickly able to source my parts and have everything back up and running. Eddie did such a great job we referred him to

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