5349 N Northwest
Hwy / Chicago, IL 60630
Business Hours
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
5349 N Northwest
Hwy / Chicago, IL 60630
Mon–Fri 8AM–5PM
Paintless dent repair removes minor dents and hail damage without repainting, saving you time and money while keeping your original factory paint intact.
C&A Auto Body has served Chicago drivers near O’Hare since 1952, with new ownership since January 2026 bringing renewed focus and faster turnaround times. Read what our customers say about their experience with our shop.
Paintless dent repair, or PDR, is a technique that gently massages a dent back into shape from behind the panel, without needing fillers or repainting. It works best on shallow dents where the paint surface hasn’t cracked or chipped, common after hail storms, minor door dings, or shopping cart bumps.
Included in every PDR visit:
PDR preserves your vehicle’s original factory paint, which is better for long term value than a repainted panel. Our technicians are experienced at identifying which dents are true PDR candidates, so you’re not paying for a technique that won’t fully resolve the damage.
A hail-damaged roof before and after paintless dent repair, with dents fully removed.
WHO THIS IS FOR
We only recommend PDR when a dent is truly a good candidate. If a dent has cracked paint or is too deep, we’ll tell you honestly and recommend traditional dent repair instead.
SERVICE AREA
We proudly serve drivers throughout Chicago and nearby communities including O’Hare, Des Plaines, Rosemont, and Schaumburg.
PDR is often more affordable than traditional dent repair since no paint or filler materials are needed.
A technique that massages a dent back into shape from behind the panel, without needing fillers or repainting.
It depends on the depth and whether the paint is cracked. We’ll assess this for you.
Yes, PDR is one of the most common and effective methods for repairing hail dents.
Often yes, since no paint or filler materials are required.
Many PDR repairs can be completed in the same day, depending on the number and size of dents.
No. In fact, keeping your original factory paint rather than repainting is generally better for resale value.