How Much Does It Cost to Repair a Fender?

At Eli's Auto Body, we pride ourselves on a long history of serving the Hollywood community. Whether you need a quick paint job or more serious repairs, we’re committed to making the process as smooth and stress-free as possible! We’re a family-owned business that’s been offering high-quality repairs for over forty years, and we cover a wide range of service needs. One of the most common is the fender bender, which almost every driver gets into at one point or another.

Fender benders can have only a minor impact on your vehicle, or they can require more extensive repairs or replacements. The one question almost all of our clients ask us is: how much is it going to cost? While there’s no one answer to this question, we’ve got some helpful data below!

The Average Fender Repair Cost

As with most of your vehicle’s components, it’s usually cheaper to repair your fender than to replace it outright. There are several components that affect the cost of repairing your front fender, including your vehicle’s size and the extent of the damage. Naturally, smaller vehicles and minor repairs (like removing scratches or small dents) cost less. 

 

If your fender has only been lightly damaged and needs mostly cosmetic repairs, it can cost as little as $300. Small vehicles usually don’t exceed $1,500 in repairs, but as we said it depends on your case. If you’ve experienced a collision and your fender needs significant repairs, it can be much more expensive, particularly if you drive a large vehicle. Medium to critical repairs usually start at $1,500 and can go as high as $4,000 or $5,000. 

 

However, if a fender is damaged badly enough, it can actually be more cost-effective to just replace it rather than try to repair it. The fender can also be damaged beyond repair, which makes replacing it a necessity rather than a choice. Replacing a fender is relatively straightforward for an auto expert, usually taking between three and five hours. 

 

As with the fender repair cost, the front fender replacement cost is variable and changes depending on the size of your vehicle. Smaller vehicles can get a new fender for around $1,000, while SUVs, pickup trucks, and other larger models tend to cost anywhere between $1,500 and $6,000. 

Turn To Eli’s Auto Body For Your Repair Needs!

If you have any questions about the front fender replacement cost or repair cost, feel free to contact our office! You can also stop by one of our service centers to talk to a member of our team in person–we’re conveniently located near Santa Monica and Hollywood. For more details on the services we offer, as well as service tips and advice, head over to our blog!