Shopping trolleys, car doors, stray footballs and hailstones all leave their mark. Motorcare Body Repair removes dents of every size for drivers in St Helens — from a single door ding to a creased wing after a low-speed knock.

Dents we repair

  • Small dings on doors, wings and bonnets, often with the paint still intact.
  • Larger dents and creases where the metal has stretched or folded.
  • Dents with cracked or chipped paint that need refinishing as well as reshaping.
  • Roof, bonnet and boot dents, including hail damage across several panels.
  • Plastic bumper dents — these are repaired differently, so see our bumper repairs page.

How we repair dents

Every dent starts with a proper look. We check the size and position of the dent, whether the paint is broken, and whether the panel can be reached from behind.

Where the paint is unbroken, the panel can sometimes be eased back into shape without any painting at all. Where it cannot, the dent is worked out using traditional panel beating skills, the surface is prepared and filled where needed, and the panel is refinished and colour-matched to the rest of the car. Our technicians use a blend of modern and traditional methods and choose the one that gives the best result for your car.

Why choose Motorcare for dent repair

  • Over 30 years’ experience with all makes and models.
  • A clear, honest estimate before any work starts — free and with no obligation.
  • Paint colour-matched and blended so the repair is invisible.
  • Every repair covered by our two-year guarantee.

If you are not sure whether a dent is worth repairing, send us a photo and we will tell you straight.

Dent Repairs: your questions answered

Can a dent be removed without repainting?

Sometimes. If the paint is unbroken and the dent is in an accessible spot, the panel can often be reshaped from behind without any refinishing. Where the paint is cracked or the metal is creased, the panel will need to be repaired and repainted. We will tell you which applies once we have seen it.

How much does dent repair cost?

It depends on the size and position of the dent and whether paint is needed. Send us a couple of photos and we will give you a free estimate — there is no obligation.

How long does a dent repair take?

Small dents without paint damage can often be turned around quickly. Dents that need filling and painting take longer because the paint needs time to cure. We will confirm the timescale with your estimate.

Do you repair hail damage?

Yes. Hail usually leaves many small dents across the roof, bonnet and boot. We assess each panel and advise on the most sensible way to repair it.

Is it worth fixing a small dent?

Usually, yes. Dents knock money off the value of a car when you sell it, and if the paint is broken the metal underneath can start to rust. Small repairs done early tend to be cheaper.

Get a free quote for dent repairs

Send us a few photos of the damage or give us a call. We’ll tell you what’s involved, how long it will take and what it will cost — with no pressure.