Trusted dent repair in Philadelphia since 1983. AAA Approved. ASE & I-CAR certified. Lifetime Warranty on every repair. From a single door ding to a hood full of hail damage, we bring your car’s panels back to the way they left the factory — paintless dent repair wherever the paint allows, expert refinishing where it doesn’t, and an honest answer about which one your car actually needs.
Whatever put the dent in your car, our certified technicians repair it properly the first time.
Philadelphia is hard on paint. Narrow rowhome blocks, tight parallel parking and a hail storm every few summers all leave their mark.
Paintless dent repair, or PDR, removes a dent without disturbing your car’s factory paint. Instead of filling the low spot and spraying new paint over the top, our technician works the metal back into shape from behind the panel.
When the paint is undamaged, it is the better repair:
PDR is not right for every dent. If the paint is cracked, the metal is stretched, or there is no access behind the panel, the repair needs conventional bodywork and refinishing. We do both in the same building, so you always get the correct repair rather than the only one we offer.
| Paintless (PDR) | Conventional | |
|---|---|---|
|
Paint condition |
Must be intact |
Cracked, chipped or stretched metal |
|
Factory finish |
Untouched |
Refinished in our downdraft booth |
|
Typical time |
Same day for a single dent |
Depends on paint cure time |
|
Vehicle history |
No repaint recorded |
Repaint on record |
|
Best for |
Door dings, hail, small creases |
Edges, braces, deep or sharp damage |
|
Warranty |
Lifetime |
Lifetime |
From Crash to Showroom: The 4-Step “Safety First” Protocol.
We inspect the dent, check the paint and the panel access, and give you a clear written estimate. We'll work with your insurance for a smooth claims process.
Parking sensors, backup cameras, and other safety systems are recalibrated after every bumper job that requires it, so they perform exactly as designed.
Where the paint is undamaged, our technicians work the metal back from behind the panel. No filler, no sanding, no repainting.
We reassemble, clean and inspect the panel under proper shop lighting from the angles that actually show a repair — before you ever see the bill.
The Pillars of Our Promise
More than forty years at the same address, family owned and operated. You deal with the people who stand behind every repair.
We confidently back our dent repairs with a lifetime warranty, ensuring peace of mind for as long as you own your vehicle.
Ongoing training on current vehicle structures, materials and factory-approved repair procedures, so every repair meets manufacturer standards.
AAA inspects and approves the shops it lists, and AAA members receive a discount on labor here.
We write the estimate, document the damage, submit the supplement and speak to the adjuster directly. In Pennsylvania your insurer can recommend a shop but cannot require one — the choice is yours.
No charge and no obligation, including an honest answer about whether the repair is worth doing at all.
Our awards, certifications, and partnerships reflect our commitment to the highest standards of auto body repair in Philadelphia.
Nigro's Auto Body is at 939 Washington Ave in South Philadelphia, between Bella Vista and Passyunk Square, minutes from I-76 and the Broad Street corridor. We repair dents for drivers across the city, including:
Your car deserves the best. Let our expert team restore its finish, its value and its
looks. Contact us now for a fast, free and transparent estimate.
Nigro’s Auto Body Repair · 939 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147 · Monday–Friday 8:30am–5:00pm
Your Questions, Answered
Dent repair costs vary depending on the size and depth of the dent, which panel it sits on, and whether the paint is still intact. A single door ding is far less than a hood covered in hail. For accurate pricing in Philadelphia, contact our team for a custom quote.
Paintless dent repair is usually less than conventional bodywork because it avoids filler, primer and paint. Cost depends on the number of dents, their location and panel access. Request a personalized estimate and we will give you a firm figure for your car.
In most cases, yes. A small dent can break the paint seal and lead to rust, and it reduces what your car is worth at trade-in or lease return. Paintless dent repair is quick and preserves the factory finish.
Look for a certified shop with experienced technicians, good customer reviews, insurance support, and a warranty on their repair work. A shop that also handles paint and panel work is safer than a specialist who has to turn you away if the dent is more than it looked.
Often yes, particularly for hail damage or a collision, though it depends on your coverage and deductible. Many smaller dent jobs come in below a typical deductible, in which case paying directly is cheaper. We will walk through that with you before contacting any insurer.
Most single-dent paintless repairs are completed the same day. Multiple panels or hail damage typically take a few days. Anything requiring paint depends on cure time in the booth, and we give you a firm completion date at drop-off.
No. Paintless dent repair needs undamaged paint and access behind the panel. If the finish is cracked, the metal is stretched, or the dent sits on an edge or brace, the panel needs conventional repair and refinishing — both of which we do in-house.
Paintless dent repair never touches the finish, so there is no repaint on the vehicle history and no effect on your manufacturer’s paint warranty. It is the method that best protects resale value.
Repairs are carried out at our Washington Avenue shop, where we have controlled lighting, lifts and a downdraft paint booth. We offer free pickup and delivery across Philadelphia and in-house towing if your car isn’t drivable.
939 Washington Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19147, in South Philadelphia. Open Monday to Friday, 8:30am to 5:00pm. Call 215 925 4520.
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