My car got a few door dings and some minor hail damage recently and I am trying to figure out the best way to fix it without spending a fortune. A friend mentioned something called PDR but I have never dealt with it before. Is it actually worth it or is a traditional repair shop still a better option for small dents?

I was in a similar situation a while back and ended up researching this pretty thoroughly. PDR seemed like a reasonable choice for minor stuff like hail damage or door dings since it does not involve any fillers or repainting at all. The original factory paint stays intact which apparently matters a lot for resale value. I checked the link at some point while comparing a few options and found it helpful for understanding what the process actually involves. From what I gathered the method works well when the dents are shallow and the paint has not cracked. The main things I looked at were whether the shop explains the process clearly, what types of damage they handle, and whether pricing is tied to the size and location of the dent. Shops that break it down that way tend to be more straightforward to work with overall.