Pricing method

Repair or replace — what pays off for each panel

For each body panel, WE-PDR compares the cost of paintless dent repair (PDR) with the cost of replacement and suggests the decision with a colour.

Pricing method
Repair or replace
  • Comparison for each panel
  • Full replacement cost
  • Clear status
  • In the documents

Not every damage is worth repairing with PDR — sometimes replacing the panel and painting it works out cheaper. WE-PDR calculates both options for each panel: the PDR repair cost and the replacement cost, i.e. the value of the part, labour and paint.

The result is a cost-effectiveness status: repair pays off, borderline, or consider replacement. The recommendation goes into the panel summary and the PDF documents, so the decision is easy to justify to the customer and the insurer.

Key capabilities

Comparison for each panel

PDR repair versus replacement, panel by panel.

Full replacement cost

Part value, labour and painting.

Clear status

Pays off, borderline or replace — the recommendation is visible at a glance.

In the documents

The analysis goes into the panel summary and the calculation PDF.

How it works

  1. Step 01

    Assess the panel

    Enter the dents and the data needed for the PDR repair.

  2. Step 02

    Add the replacement cost

    Enter the part value, labour and paint.

  3. Step 03

    Compare and decide

    The system shows which option is cheaper.

Frequently asked questions

Where do the part replacement costs come from?

From your company’s parts catalogue, or from amounts you enter for the panel according to the norms used in your workshop.

Related features

Handle your first damage case in WE-PDR today

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