Servicing South East Melbourne
Dent & Scratch Direct
Our specialty

Paintless dent repair, done at your place across South East Melbourne

Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) removes dents without sanding, filling or repainting. When the paint is intact, the metal can be carefully massaged back into shape using specialist tools.

This means your factory finish stays untouched. No colour matching, no resprays, and no unnecessary work. It’s a faster, cleaner and more cost-effective alternative to traditional panel repairs.

When PDR is the Right Choice

PDR is ideal for:

  • Door dings and car park dents
  • Small to medium dents with intact paint
  • Hail damage
  • Light creases in panels
  • Dents on bonnets, doors, boots and quarter panels

If the paint is cracked or damaged, PDR may not be suitable. Simply send a photo and we’ll recommend the best repair option.

Why Choose Paintless Dent Repair

  • Preserves your factory paint and vehicle value
  • Faster repairs, often completed in just a couple of hours
  • More affordable than traditional panel beating
  • No insurance claim required for most minor dents
  • A non-invasive repair method that avoids sanding, filler and repainting

Mobile Dent Repairs Across South East Melbourne

We come to you at home or work. No workshop visits or downtime. Most dent repairs are completed in just a couple of hours after assessment.

Lifetime Workmanship Guarantee

Every paintless dent repair is backed by our lifetime workmanship guarantee. With over 30 years of experience, Diarmuid completes every repair personally to ensure it’s done right the first time.

Recent work

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How it works

1

Send a photo

Send a photo of the dent and get a free quote back, usually within one business day.

2

We come to you

Pick a time and place, at home or work. Diarmuid arrives with everything needed to repair on site.

3

Repaired on site

Most paintless dent repairs are completed in a couple of hours, with your factory paint kept.

Pricing and turnaround

Every quote is free and comes from a photo, so you see the price before any work starts. Paintless dent repair is more affordable than traditional panel beating, with no filler, no respray and no booth time.

Most repairs are completed in a couple of hours, right where your car is parked, and for most minor dents there is no need to make an insurance claim.

What a miracle worker. Everyone doubted my dent could be fixed without panel beating and repainting the whole rear panel for $800, but he managed to get it done. Invisible. And it cost me $385. Lovely, friendly, reliable guy. Thanks so much, I'll be recommending him to everybody.
Kerrie Miller

What customers say about paintless dent repair

5 out of 5
Absolutely wonderful. Diarmuid was professional, quick and a gentleman. The car looks like new with all trace of the scratch and dent removed. Initially we thought the door would need to be painted, but Diarmuid was able to avoid this and save me - charging less than initially quoted.
Justin G.October 2025Google review
5 out of 5
I had some dents removed on my hsv maloo. Great service, very fair price and high quality workmanship. I would highly recommend.
Brent M.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
Diarmuid did a fantastic job to remove the scratches and scuff marks on the rear drivers side bumper on our Honda CRV, it looks brand new again. Highly recommend Dent & Scratch.
Craige B.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
Great communication, professional service and best of all did an amazing job removing a very difficult dent.. Highly recommended!
Darrell W.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
We've had Diarmuid out a couple of times for dent repairs and wouldn't use anyone else. He's a magician!
Jay B.August 2026Google review
5 out of 5
They did an exceptional job fixing a dent in an awkward position. I was half-expecting bad news that they wouldn't be able to get it right, but within an hour they were done and it looks great. Really happy with the service.
Will B.August 2026Google review
Diarmuid Murphy, owner of Dent & Scratch Direct

Diarmuid does the work himself

Diarmuid is a fully qualified panel beater and spray painter with more than 30 years on the tools.

Every repair is completed by him personally. Based in Pakenham, he is fully mobile across South East Melbourne, coming to your home or workplace.

More about Diarmuid

Paintless Dent Repair FAQs

No. That's the whole point of it. We remove the dent using specialist tools and methods, so your original paint is never touched, sanded or sprayed.

On most jobs, no. Done properly, PDR brings the panel back to its original shape and the repair is very hard to spot. Diarmuid will give you an honest read on your specific dent before he starts.

Most jobs are done in a couple of hours, right where your car is parked. Hail damage with lots of dents can take a bit longer.

Yes. Hail is one of the most common jobs we do with paintless repair. Dozens of small dents can be lifted without any respray. See our hail damage page for more.

Always. We're 100% mobile across South East Melbourne. Send a photo to get started.

Where we work

Based in Pakenham and fully mobile across South East Melbourne, including Casey, Cardinia, Greater Dandenong, Frankston, Monash and Knox.

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Send Diarmuid a photo of the damage and receive your free quote, usually within one business day.