Fender Repair in Guttenberg, NJ
A dented or creased fender disrupts the line of the entire side of a vehicle. We straighten, fill, and refinish it, or replace it when the damage is beyond repair.
What it includes
- Dents and creases worked out
- Fenders replaced when needed
- Refinished to match the panels around it
- Trim and liners put back in place
How we fix a fender
When the paint is intact and the dent is smooth, we can often work it out with paintless dent repair and keep your factory finish. When the paint is cracked or the metal is creased, we repair and refinish the panel, then blend the color into the ones around it. A fender that is torn or badly rusted is usually replaced, since most front fenders bolt on.
A fender sits right between the door, the hood, and the headlight, so the fit and the paint match are what make the repair invisible. We line up the panel gaps and refinish to your exact color.
Why you might need it
A fender sits right next to the door and the hood, so a bad repair shows. We blend the paint into the panels next to it so the fix does not stand out.
What to expect
Fender work is usually a short job unless the damage runs deep. We give you a free estimate first.
How insurance works for this repair
Fender damage from an accident is a collision claim, or the other driver's insurance covers it when you were not at fault. A single-panel fender repair is often near your deductible, so some drivers pay out of pocket, and we give you a free estimate so you can weigh it. If rust has gone through the metal, that is wear rather than a covered claim. Either way we deal with the insurer for you.
Every repair comes with free estimates, insurance handled directly with your company, and a lifetime warranty on our work. We serve Guttenberg, West New York, Union City, North Bergen, and Weehawken from our shop on Park Avenue. Back to auto body shop.
Before & after
Real repairs from our shop.
A front fender gouged to primer and the corner crushed.
Common questions
Can my fender be fixed without repainting?
Only when the paint is intact and the dent is a smooth one. In that case paintless dent repair keeps your factory finish. If the paint is cracked or the crease is sharp, the fender needs to be refinished.
Should I repair or replace the fender?
Minor dents and scratches repair well and cost less. Tears, heavy creasing, or rust through the metal usually mean replacement, and since most front fenders bolt on, a new one fits cleanly.
Does a dented fender affect anything besides looks?
Usually it is cosmetic, but a fender pushed into the tire, the hood gap, or the headlight can throw off the fit, and that needs to be lined up properly rather than just smoothed over.
Get a free estimate on your car
One call starts it. We look at the damage, write up a free estimate, and handle the insurance from there.