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Dent College - Paintless Dent Repair Training Dent College is a paintless dent repair (PDR) trade school in Knoxville, TN.

We provide hands-on, small-class training in a working shop — learn, practice, and master real PDR skills.

Vehicles are becoming more technologically complex, but the foundation of a quality repair remains the same.Evaluate bef...
10/10/2026

Vehicles are becoming more technologically complex, but the foundation of a quality repair remains the same.

Evaluate before acting. Understand the material. Follow appropriate procedures. Use controlled movements. Check the result.

Technology can improve estimating, documentation and damage detection. It cannot replace the technician’s responsibility to understand the repair.

The equipment may change. The need for sound fundamentals does not.

We’re heading into the weekend excited for Monday! A full class of new students will join us at Dent College to begin le...
09/10/2026

We’re heading into the weekend excited for Monday! A full class of new students will join us at Dent College to begin learning paintless dent repair.

We’re looking forward to getting tools in their hands, teaching the fundamentals and helping them build a skill they can be proud of.

Interested in joining us? Our next class is planned for early November. Message us to learn more and see if PDR training is a good fit for you.

Founder Friday: Knowing why matters as much as knowing how.Watching an experienced technician repair a dent can make the...
09/10/2026

Founder Friday: Knowing why matters as much as knowing how.

Watching an experienced technician repair a dent can make the process look simple. Learning to decide what to do next is where the real work begins.

At Dent College, the lesson goes beyond where to place the tool. Why choose that angle? What changed after that push? What tells you to stop and reassess?

Jesse brings that focus to training: helping students understand the decisions behind the repair so they can approach the next challenge with greater confidence.

A successful repair matters. Understanding how you got there gives you something to build on.

The industry is calling. Are you ready to answer? Paintless dent repair is one of the most in-demand skilled trades out ...
08/10/2026

The industry is calling. Are you ready to answer?

Paintless dent repair is one of the most in-demand skilled trades out there, and shops can't find enough trained technicians to keep up.

At Dent College, our two-week program gives you the hands-on foundation to step into that workforce with real skills, not just theory.

✅ Learn proven PDR techniques from working professionals
✅ Train on real tools, real panels, real damage
✅ Walk out ready to start building a career

No four-year degree. No years of debt. Just a fast, focused path into a trade that needs people more than ever.

Ready to make your move? Message us or visit dentcollege.com to learn more.

The automotive industry needs more people who are willing to learn a skilled trade.That does not mean everyone is automa...
08/10/2026

The automotive industry needs more people who are willing to learn a skilled trade.

That does not mean everyone is automatically a good fit. PDR requires patience, hand-eye coordination, problem-solving and the willingness to keep practicing when a repair becomes frustrating.

You do not need to begin as an expert. You need to be teachable and willing to work.

Could you see yourself learning a hands-on automotive skill?

A career should give you more than a paycheck. It should give you a skill you can build on, work you take pride in, and ...
07/10/2026

A career should give you more than a paycheck. It should give you a skill you can build on, work you take pride in, and more say in your future.

At Dent College in Knoxville, Tennessee, we provide hands-on training in paintless dent repair (PDR), teaching students how to repair dents while preserving a vehicle’s original paint.

Our small classes give students personal instruction, time with the tools, and opportunities to practice alongside an experienced instructor. We help people build a foundation they can continue developing into a career.

For some, that means pursuing a technician position. For others, it means working toward owning a business, adding a service to an existing shop, or making a career change they have been considering for years.

That is the freedom we want to help people work toward: more choices about where they work, how they earn a living, and what they build for themselves and their families.

Learning a trade takes patience, practice, and commitment. At Dent College, we provide the instruction and support to help you take that first step with purpose.

If you’re ready to explore a different direction, let’s talk about what PDR training could mean for your future.

Learn more at dentcollege.com.

Progress in PDR is often measured in very small movements.A cleaner push. A better tool angle. A high spot corrected wit...
07/10/2026

Progress in PDR is often measured in very small movements.

A cleaner push. A better tool angle. A high spot corrected without creating another problem. A reflection that becomes straighter with each adjustment.

The changes may be difficult for someone else to notice, but the student knows when greater control is beginning to develop.

Precision is progress.

A good technician does not begin by grabbing the first available tool.The repair begins with questions:Where is the pres...
06/10/2026

A good technician does not begin by grabbing the first available tool.

The repair begins with questions:

Where is the pressure?
What access is available?
What material are we working with?
Which movement gives us the most control?

Once the plan is clear, tool selection becomes easier.

In PDR, the tool should follow the plan, not replace it.

WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY GET WHEN YOU COME TO DENT COLLEGE?We’re not interested in packing 15 or 20 people into a room and c...
05/10/2026

WHAT DO YOU ACTUALLY GET WHEN YOU COME TO DENT COLLEGE?

We’re not interested in packing 15 or 20 people into a room and calling it training.

At Dent College, we keep it small, hands-on, and focused on helping you actually build the skill.

✅ One-on-one, hands-on PDR training
You’re working metal, using the tools, and getting real-time coaching throughout the class.

✅ Controlled shop environment
You train inside an actual shop with real vehicles, proper lighting, and a professional setup.

✅ No more than 4 students per class
Small classes mean more instructor attention, more tool time, and more opportunity to ask questions.

✅ Approximately $1,000 in PDR tools included
Including a PDR light, so when class ends, you have the equipment you need to keep practicing.

✅ Alumni support
This is a big one.

After you complete training, you can come back in the future for additional training absolutely FREE, as long as we have a class going.

We don’t want the relationship to end when the 10 days are over.

We want to see you continue to improve.

Learn. Practice. Master.

If you’re serious about learning Paintless Dent Repair and want to train in a small, hands-on environment, check out:

DentCollege.com

📍 Knoxville, Tennessee
⚠️ Only 4 students per class

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People sometimes think PDR is simply pushing a dent from behind the panel.If only it were that easy.A repair can involve...
05/10/2026

People sometimes think PDR is simply pushing a dent from behind the panel.

If only it were that easy.

A repair can involve reading reflections, finding access, controlling pressure, managing crowns, tapping high spots, glue pulling and constantly checking the metal’s response.

The tool makes contact. The technician makes the decisions.

What surprised you most when you first learned about PDR?

Address

8525 Walbrook Drive

37922

Opening Hours

Monday 09:00 - 17:00
Tuesday 09:00 - 17:00
Wednesday 09:00 - 17:00
Thursday 09:00 - 17:00
Friday 09:00 - 17:00

Telephone

+18887103368

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