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Fender Repair

Our professional fender repair services address dents, creases, paint damage and panel alignment to restore your vehicle’s exterior.

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Fender Repair

A damaged fender can affect more than your vehicle’s appearance. Because the fender surrounds the wheel opening and meets several neighboring components, even a relatively small impact may create dents, paint damage, uneven panel gaps or hidden concerns behind the panel.

Philip Thearle’s Autowerks provides professional fender repair in Santee, CA, for drivers throughout San Diego County. Our technicians inspect the complete damaged area and develop a repair plan based on the panel’s condition and the vehicle manufacturer’s requirements.

How Fender Damage Is Repaired

Our technicians begin by inspecting the fender, mounting points, wheel opening, nearby body panels and paint finish. We also look for related damage that could affect panel fit or components located behind the fender.

Minor dents and creases may be reshaped when the panel material, damage and manufacturer procedures allow. More substantial damage may require replacement with a new original factory fender.

After the body work is completed, the panel is carefully prepared and refinished. Professional color-matching and blending techniques may be used to help the repaired area transition naturally into the surrounding finish.

Panel gaps, alignment, finish and adjacent components are inspected before the repair is considered complete.

Why Choose Philip Thearle’s Autowerks for Fender Repair?

At Philip Thearle’s Autowerks, fender repair is approached as part of the vehicle’s complete exterior—not as an isolated cosmetic fix.

Our technicians consider the panel’s shape, mounting position, finish and relationship to surrounding components. We combine precise body repair with professional refinishing and manufacturer-specific repair information to produce a cohesive, high-quality result.

Whether your fender has a small dent or damage from a larger collision, you receive the craftsmanship and attention to detail that have defined Philip Thearle’s Autowerks since 1983.

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Why Choose Us for your service

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OEM-Certified Excellence

We use only factory-approved parts and manufacturer-specified repair procedures, so your vehicle is restored exactly as it is.

Original Equipment Parts

All of our repairs prioritize the use of factory-original parts and procedures.  

40+ Years of Experience

Since 1983, we've built a reputation for precision and trust, completing nearly 50,000 repairs for drivers across San Diego County.

Insurance Management

We work directly with your insurance and negotiate with all other insurers on your behalf, so you don't have to.

Lifetime Repair Warranty

We stand firmly behind the excellence of our workmanship. In keeping with our unwavering commitment to quality.

Consistant Updates

Throughout your vehicle's repair, our team will keep you updated every step of the way.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about our repair process.
What do I need to know in the event of an accident?
I see all those expensive imported automobiles… Do you fix my kind of car?
Do you get along with my insurance company?
Who should write the original estimate?
I’m being directed to another shop by the insurance company… What are my legal rights?
What about a rental car?
Do I still have to chase around and get three estimates?
The responsible party wants to pay for the damage ‘out-of-pocket.’ What should I do?
Why do estimates for the same damage vary so much?
Can you explain the ‘deductible’ portion of my policy?
What do the terms ‘betterment’ and ‘depreciation’ refer to?
I am the insured in this matter… Can you ‘save’ or ‘shave’ my deductible?
What are O.E.M. Parts?
What are ‘aftermarket’ parts, and how do they differ from originals?
What are ‘LKQ’ parts?
So, why should I choose Philip Thearle’s to repair my car?
Everyone says they are ‘the best’… Who else believes in you?
What about my personal belongings?
How long will the repairs to my vehicle take?
How does the payment process work and what are your business rules?
How long does a typical dent repair take?
Can any dent be fixed with Paintless Dent Repair (PDR)?
Will the dent come back over time?
Can you repair dents on aluminum panels?
Will my paint match perfectly if traditional dent repair is needed?
Should I file an insurance claim for a minor dent?