What's involved
What this repair actually is.
The fender is the panel over each front wheel, and it's the most commonly damaged panel in city parking. We pull and hammer the metal back to shape, skim-fill imperfections, and blend paint to match the door and hood — or swap in a replacement fender when the original is torn or badly creased.
Symptoms
How you can tell.
- Dent or crease in the panel above a front wheel
- Deep scrape down to bare metal
- Fender edge rubbing the tire when turning
- Panel gap at the door or hood suddenly uneven
If you delay
Bare metal scrapes start rusting within weeks in NYC weather, and a fender rubbing the tire can slice into the sidewall.
Maintenance tip
Touch up rock chips early.
Educational estimate. Real pricing depends on your vehicle, the inspection, parts availability, taxes, and shop rates. Use this as a guide while you shop quotes.
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