Providing the paintwork is not damaged and we can gain access behind the dent, L.V.C. will remove minor dents without affecting your car's original factory finish. Many types of impact may put a dent in the bodywork of your car but the main causes are often:Shopping trolleyAnother car doorWheelie binBicycleLow speed impact i.e. accidental damage as opposed to accident damage!

 

Our highly skilled technicians can massage a metal panel (predominantly from behind) to return it to the original profile.We have continually developed this method of dent repair since 1974, in line with changing vehicle manufacture and design.

 

Larger soft dents can often be repaired with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) depending on the cause of the damage. Where the impact has been severe, such as in a collision, traditional methods of repair would be necessary.As there is no paint rectification involved in our dent repairs, a traditional repair may be required to restore the panel to 100% when the paint is scratched or broken.Due to global warming, vehicles are increasingly damaged by severe hail storms. This damage can be removed by our specialist teams.

 

Development of special tooling allows us to gain access into areas previously thought impossible, ever more common where dents occur behind strengthened sections and crash impact bars. These sections can clearly be seen in the red painted areas of this cutaway door.As the paintwork remains original and unaltered in any way, there is no risk of colour mismatch, overspray or surface contamination. Indeed the manufacturer's warranty remains intact as this method of repair is utilized and approved by manufacturers, delivery companies, etc on their new vehicles.

 

Key benefits.

Maintaining residual values. According to statistics, the value of a used car can reduce by up to 15% by the presence of cosmetic dents.

 

Low cost. Repairs are significantly cheaper than traditional bodyshop methods.

 

For Fleet users we can significantly reduce your end of lease charges.

 

Enhancement. By maintaining the appearance of your vehicle you keep that new car feeling.

 

Convenience. Most dent repairs can be completed within an hour.

 

Manufacturer's warranty. As the paintwork remains original there is no conflict with manufacturer’s warranty.

 

Environmentally sound. This is the ultimate in recycling as all there are no new materials required. As there are no chemicals involved in our process so there are also no harmful emissions.