• 05Jan.2026
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    Auto Repair Shops Add Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) As A New Revenue Stream

    According to autobodynews.com, minor vehicle dents often do not require full bodywork and repainting. PDR offers a low-cost, fast-turnaround solution, with some repairs completed in as little as a few dozen minutes. As a result, more collision repair and body shops are integrating PDR into their service portfolios, bundling it with tire services, detailing, and […]

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  • 02Jan.2026
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    Precision in Repair: TÜV And DEKRA Launch Official PDR Technician Certification

    The certification program is highly rigorous, requiring hundreds of hours of theoretical training covering materials science, vehicle body mechanics, and paint systems, combined with extensive hands-on practice. Technicians must pass multiple examinations. Repaired panels are tested using precision instruments measuring paint thickness, hardness, gloss, and color deviation to ensure the result is not only visually […]

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  • 30Dez.2025
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    Glue Pulling And Advanced PDR Techniques Are Expanding Vehicle Repairability

    At a technical session during the 2025 SEMA automotive aftermarket exhibition, experts from KECO Body Repair Products emphasized how glue pulling-when combined with traditional PDR methods-can address dents caused by minor collisions, hail damage, and shallow panel deformation. The technique uses specially designed glue tabs, bridges, and pulling tools to draw dents outward from the […]

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  • 27Dez.2025
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    Global Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) Market Expected To Reach Nearly USD 2 Billion By 2025

    The report highlights that PDR services include both traditional workshop repairs and mobile/on-site repair services, mainly applied to dents caused by hail damage, minor collisions, and parking-related impacts. Key growth drivers include: Rising consumer demand for fast and cost-effective repair solutions Continuous growth in global vehicle ownership, leading to more minor body damage incidents Insurance […]

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  • 25Dez.2025
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    Paintless Dent Repair Technology Advances in 2025: LED Light Boards And Digital Inspection Drive Industry Innovation

    To address the challenges posed by modern vehicle materials-such as aluminum alloy panels and carbon-fiber structures-as well as increasingly complex body designs, the latest generation of PDR equipment integrates visual detection, precise dent mapping, and real-time micro-adjustment tools. These technologies allow technicians to identify dent locations, depth, and metal tension more accurately, leading to faster […]

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  • 23Dez.2025
    New Car Sales in Europe Fall 3.5% YoY in January 2026, Sharp Drop For Traditi...
    DentWerx Promotes Eco-Friendly Paintless Dent Repair As An Alternative To Traditional Body Repair

    According to MarketersMEDIA News Center, DentWerx emphasizes the use of PDR technology to eliminate conventional repair steps such as sanding, fillers, and repainting. This significantly reduces volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions, lowers energy consumption, and minimizes repair-related waste. In addition to environmental benefits, PDR offers faster repair turnaround times, preserves factory paint quality, and helps […]

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