Storm Damage

Mobile PDR for Dealerships & Body Shops

I provide professional mobile PDR services tailored for car dealerships, used car traders and body shops across Northamptonshire and the surrounding area. Improve vehicle presentation, reduce prep costs and speed up stock turnover — without sending vehicles to a body shop.

Why PDR

Why Dealerships Choose Mobile PDR

Faster, cheaper and better for your bottom line than traditional body shop repairs.

Improve Vehicle Presentation

A dent-free vehicle on the forecourt signals quality and care — and removes a buyer's negotiation leverage. First impressions sell cars.

Faster Stock Turnover

On-site repairs mean no delays waiting for body shop availability. No need to transport vehicles off-site — stock stays on the forecourt and available for sale.

Reduce Preparation Costs

PDR eliminates the need for fillers and repainting in many cases, reducing overall prep costs significantly compared to body shop route.

Preserve Factory Finish

Vehicles with original paint command higher prices. No respray history means a cleaner HPI report and stronger buyer confidence.

Reliable Trade Partner

Consistent quality. Flexible scheduling. Professional service. You deal directly with the technician — no call centres, no subcontractors.

Flexible Invoicing

Per-vehicle or monthly consolidated invoicing. Volume pricing for regular clients. I can align with your accounting cycle.

Your Savings

How Much Can You Save?

PDR is significantly more cost-effective than traditional body shop repairs. Here’s the maths.
Repair Type Body Shop Cost PDR Cost
Single door ding£200–£400 (respray)£30–£80
Medium panel dent£350–£600 (respray)£60–£100
Large dent / crease£500–£900+ (respray)£80–£200
3–5 door dings (per vehicle)£600–£1,200£30–£200
Full vehicle hail repair£2,000–£5,000+ (respray)£800–£2000
Single door ding
Body Shop

£200–£400

PDR ✓

£30–£80

Medium panel dent
Body Shop

£350–£600

PDR ✓

£60–£100

Large dent / crease
Body Shop

£500–£900+

PDR ✓

£80–£200

3–5 door dings (per vehicle)
Body Shop

£600–£1,200

PDR ✓

£30–£200

Full vehicle hail repair
Body Shop

£2,000–£5,000+

PDR ✓

£800–£2000

Typical used car dealership preparing 10 vehicles per month:

Body shop route (avg per vehicle)

 £ 350 

PDR route (avg per vehicle)

 £ 40

Body shop annual (×10 ×12)

£42,000

PDR annual (×10 ×12)

£9,600

£32,400

Annual saving + faster turnaround + original paint preserved

A vehicle purchased at auction with visible dent damage typically sells at £500–£1,000 below market value. A PDR repair can recover the full retail margin.

Purchased at auction (with damage)

£ 8,000

PDR repair cost

 £ 80

Retail sale price (dent-free)

£ 9,200

Additional margin gained

£1120 net profit

PDR is an investment, not an expense.

Trade Services

Services for Trade Clients

Working Together

Communication & Invoicing

How I Communicate

WhatsApp

Fast photo sharing, quick assessments and scheduling. Most trade clients prefer this for day-to-day communication.

Email

Formal quotes, invoices and repair reports.

Phone

Direct line for urgent requests. You deal directly with the technician — no call centres, no waiting for callbacks.

Invoicing Options

Per Vehicle

Pay per repair. Ideal for ad-hoc or low-volume work.

Monthly Invoice

All repairs consolidated into a single monthly statement. Ideal for regular clients with weekly visits.

Volume Pricing

Discounted rates for dealerships with consistent monthly volume. Flexible payment terms for established trade clients.

Real Scenarios

Common Dealership Scenarios

Sound familiar? Here’s how I help dealerships like yours every week.

Scenario 01

Auction Purchase with Cosmetic Damage

You purchase 5 vehicles at auction. Three have visible dents that reduce forecourt appeal. Instead of sending them to a body shop for 3–5 days per vehicle, I attend your site and repair all three in a single day. Vehicles are retail-ready the next morning.
Scenario 02

Trade-In with Door Dings

A customer brings in a part-exchange vehicle with multiple door dings. The damage reduces its wholesale value by £400–£600. A PDR repair at a fraction of that cost restores the vehicle to clean retail condition, recovering the full margin.

Scenario 03

Forecourt Damage

A vehicle on your forecourt is dinged by a customer’s car door during a test drive. Instead of losing a sale or showing a damaged vehicle, I attend and repair it on-site — same day.
Scenario 04

PCP / Lease Return Preparation

End-of-contract vehicles are often returned with minor dents that trigger penalty charges of £200–£500 per dent. I repair these for a fraction of the penalty cost, helping your customers avoid excess charges.
Scenario 05

Hail Event Across Stock

An unexpected hail storm damages 15–20 vehicles on your forecourt. Body shop repairs would cost thousands per vehicle and take weeks. For panels suitable for PDR, my bulk service restores the stock at a fraction of the cost, typically within 1–2 weeks. Original factory paint preserved. Any panels beyond PDR repair are flagged upfront.

Trade Process

How It Works for Trade Clients

Straightforward, professional and efficient. Here’s what to expect.

Vehicle Assessment On-Site

I examine every vehicle you need repaired and provide an honest evaluation of what PDR can achieve. No overselling.

Transparent Quoting

You receive a clear, itemised quote per vehicle. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Professional Repair

Using advanced tools and specialist lighting, I carry out repairs on your premises. Your stock stays on the forecourt.

Quality Check

Each vehicle is inspected under LED lighting before sign-off. I don't leave until you're satisfied.

Before / After Documentation

Photos of every repair for your records. Fast, clean, efficient.

Getting Started

Your First Week Working With Me

No long-term commitment required. Here’s how the partnership begins.

Day 1

Initial Meeting

I visit your site, discuss your typical volume, turnaround needs and budget expectations. I assess 2–3 vehicles on the spot so you can see my work firsthand.
Day 2-3

First Repairs

I return to repair the assessed vehicles. You see the quality, speed and working method before committing to anything further.
Day 3-4

Schedule Setup

If you’re happy with the results, I set up a regular visit schedule — weekly, bi-weekly, or on-demand. Direct communication channel set up.
Ongoing

Regular Visits

You simply mark the vehicles that need attention, and I handle the rest. Monthly invoicing available for regular clients.

Trade Clients Say

What My Trade Clients Say

“Reliable, professional, and the results are consistently excellent. Our prep costs have dropped significantly since switching from body shop repairs.”

[Dealership Name], Kettering

“Reliable, professional, and the results are consistently excellent. Our prep costs have dropped significantly since switching from body shop repairs.”

[Dealership Name], Kettering

“Reliable, professional, and the results are consistently excellent. Our prep costs have dropped significantly since switching from body shop repairs.”

[Dealership Name], Kettering

Ideal For

Who I Work With

Why Work With an Independent Specialist?

When you call a large company, your job is assigned to whoever is available. When you work with me, you get the same experienced technician every time. That means consistent quality, a technician who knows your stock, and a relationship built on trust.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Yes. Scheduled weekly or bi-weekly visits can be arranged. I work around your schedule and can attend during or outside of opening hours.
Yes, volume work is welcome. Depending on damage severity, I typically repair 3–20 vehicles per day.
Yes, I regularly support body shops with professional PDR services. If a vehicle in your shop has dent damage that doesn’t require painting, PDR saves time and delivers a better result.
Assessment is typically available within 24 hours for trade clients. Repairs are scheduled within 24–48 hours of approval.
I offer per-vehicle invoicing or consolidated monthly statements. I can align with your accounting cycle and payment terms. VAT-registered invoices provided.
Absolutely. I’m happy to repair 1–2 vehicles as a trial so you can evaluate the quality firsthand. I also have a portfolio of before/after photos available on request.
I assess every dent honestly before starting. If I believe a dent cannot be fully repaired with PDR, I’ll tell you upfront. For large dents where 90–95% improvement is achievable, I discuss expectations before proceeding.

Every repair is unique, so the final price depends on several factors: the size and depth of the dent, whether there is a crease or sharp fold, the panel location on the vehicle (some areas are harder to access), the number of dents being repaired, and your location within my service area — as a mobile specialist covering Northamptonshire and surrounding counties, travel distance is factored into the quote. After reviewing your photos and confirming the location, I provide a fixed quote — not an estimate. The price I quote is the price you pay. No hidden fees, no surprises.

Get Started

Start With a Free Trial Visit.

I’ll repair 1–2 vehicles at your site so you can see my work before committing to anything.

No commitment required. See the quality firsthand, then decide.

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