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About Carlson PDR

Experienced technicians and quality PDR services you can trust

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About Us

Paintless Dent Repair Shop in Lakeville, Farmington, and Rosemount, MN

We provide paintless dent repair for the Lakeville, Farmington, and Rosemount, MN. We are precise, thorough, and flexible with all our customers and their needs. We provide top quality repairs to your vehicle with personalized attention and customer service.


We can help you work with your insurance company to get the damage repairs covered, if eligible. Many repairs can be performed on the same day and some can even be done while you wait. You don’t have to worry about your vehicle being in the shop for days or weeks, instead, you can get the damages repaired and get back on the road!

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Meet the Owner & Lead Technician

I’m Gary, the owner and lead technician of Carlson PDR. I’ve been in the automotive reconditioning industry for over 25 years with experience in body work, detailing, and paintless dent repair. I’ve been doing paintless dent repair for the past 6 years.


I love being able to make customers’ vehicles look new again like the damage never even happened. We pride ourselves on excellent quality repairs and even better customer service. Most of my customers take pride in keeping their vehicles well maintained and looking great, so parking lot and hail damage can be a bit devastating. Many of my customers describe me as a sort of magician because of the magic that PDR restoration can do.

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PAINTLESS DENT REPAIR

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can my vehicle’s damage be fixed with paintless dent repair?

    It is determined case by case. Typically if the paint has not been damaged, the damage can be repaired with paintless dent repair. Many times eligibility can be determined via photographs, but some damages may need to be seen in person.

  • How much do the repairs cost?

    The repair cost depends on the size, location, and accessibility of the damage so it will be determined on a case by case basis. Photos can be submitted for a rough estimate, However, final determination of costs will be made upon inspecting the damage in person.

  • How long will it take?

    Most door ding and parking lot damage repairs can be done in one day. Hail damage typically takes 1-3 days to repair upon approval by insurance.

  • Can aluminum be repaired?

    Although it can be a bit trickier than steel to work with, aluminum can be repaired with the paintless dent repair technique. 

  • Do you work with insurance?

    Yes, once an insurance claim has been made, we will provide a comprehensive estimate and collaborate with the insurance provider in order to complete the claim.

  • How do I get an estimate for my vehicle’s damage?

    You can submit your information and photos on our  to get an estimate for your vehicle’s damage. One of our technicians will take a look at your photos and get back to you with an estimate in 1 to 2 business days.

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Paintless Dent Repair Services in Lakeville, Farmington, and Rosemount, MN

Door Dings

DOOR DINGS

Door dings or other parking lot damage got you down? These types of “injuries” can typically be good candidates for paintless dent repair.

Hail Damage

HAIL DAMAGE

If your vehicle has suffered from hail damage, we have you covered! Most typical hail damage can be repaired using the PDR method.

Mobile Repairs

MOBILE REPAIRS

No time to bring your vehicle to our shop? No problem! On location repairs are available in certain circumstances.

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Preserving Your Vehicle’s Factory Finish with Carlson PDR

The main objective of Carlson PDR is to preserve the vehicle’s factory finish by way of excellent quality repairs and superb customer service.

Wondering if PDR is the best solution for your vehicle’s door ding or hail damage? 

Fill out our online form and submit pictures of the damage for an estimate.

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