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Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator

Paintless dent repair cost by dent count and size.

Enter your values

aluminium adds ~40%

Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed.

Results
Estimated repair cost
$4,050.00
Total dents
90
Average per panel
$675.00
Your out of pocket
$500.00
Insurance pays
$3,550.00

Quick answer

Paintless dent repair is priced per dent per panel: light hail runs $30–45 per dent and a full car of moderate hail often totals $2,500–6,000.

cost = panels × dents × rate per dent

At a glance

What it doesPaintless dent repair cost by dent count and size.
CategoryAuto
Inputs neededDamaged panels, Dents per panel, Dent size, Insurance deductible, Aluminium panels
Main outputEstimated repair cost
Formulacost = panels × dents × rate per dent
CostFree — no sign-up, no download

How to use the Hail Damage Repair Cost Calculator

  1. 1Count the panels with visible dents.
  2. 2Estimate the average dents per panel and their size.
  3. 3Enter your comprehensive deductible.

Inputs explained

Damaged panels
Enter the damaged panels you are working with.
Dents per panel
Enter the dents per panel you are working with.
Dent size
Choose one of: Dime — light, Nickel — moderate, Quarter — heavy, Half dollar+ — severe.
Insurance deductible($)
Enter the insurance deductible you are working with.
Aluminium panels(count)
aluminium adds ~40%

Worked example

Using the values the calculator loads with:

Inputs

  • Damaged panels6
  • Dents per panel15
  • Dent sizeNickel — moderate
  • Insurance deductible500 $
  • Aluminium panels0 count

Results

  • Estimated repair cost$4,050.00
  • Total dents90
  • Average per panel$675.00
  • Your out of pocket$500.00
  • Insurance pays$3,550.00

Frequently asked questions

Does insurance cover hail damage?

Comprehensive coverage normally pays for hail minus your deductible, and it usually doesn't raise your rate.

Is paintless dent repair better than body filler?

Yes when the paint is intact — PDR keeps the factory finish and preserves resale value.

Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.