Profitability

Repair vs replacement — what pays off for each panel

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

Profitability
Repair vs replacement
Per-panel comparison
Full replacement cost
Clear status

Not every piece of damage is worth repairing with PDR — sometimes replacing the panel with painting is cheaper. WE-PDR calculates both options per panel: the PDR repair cost and the replacement cost (net part value + labour + paint and blending).

The result is shown as a profitability status: repair profitable, break-even or consider replacement. The analysis goes into the panel breakdown and the PDF documents, so the recommendation is transparent.

Key capabilities

Per-panel comparison

Each panel is analysed separately: PDR repair vs replacement.

Full replacement cost

Includes the part value, labour and painting with blending.

Clear status

Repair profitable, break-even or consider replacement — the recommendation is immediate.

Visible in documents

The profitability analysis goes into the panel breakdown and the PDF.

How it works

KROK 01

Assess the panel

Enter the dents and data needed for PDR repair.

KROK 02

Add the replacement option

Pick a part from the catalogue with labour and paint costs.

KROK 03

Compare and decide

The system shows which option is cheaper and recommends the decision.

Frequently asked questions

Where do replacement part costs come from? +
From the parts catalogue (a global template that can be overridden per company), where each part has a net value, labour and paint/blending cost.

Related features

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Create an account and walk the whole path: from inspection, through the estimate, to a finished PDF document.