Learn Paintless Dent Repair on the east coast. Our curriculum provides a range of options to equip you with the necessary skills to become a master in Paintless Dent Removal.Experience cutting-edge tool technology and advanced methods as we guide you through the latest industry standards. With our focused approach, you can be confident that your education is perfectly aligned with the current demands of the industry.
The facility is clean and comfortable. The staff is caring, helpful, and educated. The instructors are hands-on and only want you to succeed. They exceeded any expectations I had. I would recommend East Coast Dent Repair School to anyone.
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Levi DePew
I attended the PDR 80 training program with East Coast Dent Repair School. Wow, what an amazing and unbelievable program! East Coast Dent Repair School is by far the best investment I could’ve ever made. Todd, Lee, James, Sal, and Oleg, were all phenomenal, their hands-on approach to their educational training was bar none the absolute BEST. They truly welcome you with open arms and make you feel like family. I feel completely confident with a solid foundation to enter the PDR business. I genuinely want to thank all of the staff for just being simply amazing. I highly recommend East Coast Dent Repair School.
153
Terrell R
I just finished my 10 day course (80 hours) and I am incredibly satisfied with my experience. I did a lot of research before deciding on The East Coast Dent Repair School. I searched the web for hours, I asked hundreds of people through PDR forums on ******** and I called multiple schools and people that do pdr training and The Dent King was by far the most referred. They also had some excellent reviews from former students. I was still skeptical being there is quite an investment in general to learn PDR. I called and talked to the top 3 schools/trainers in my area. Five minutes into talking to these two different schools my mind was set on something else. These guys are unprofessional and jerks. Did nothing but bad mouth other techs and schools and gave me little details on their courses. So I emailed The Ding King on a Saturday. Blake from the Costa Mesa, The East Coast Dent Repair School facility was by far the friendliest most helpful customer service rep, he sent me a catalog and kind of gave me the scoop of each course. Plus he called me on the weekend like 5 minutes after I emailed for details, which was super awesome because I work all week and it’s tough to talk during work hours. After talking to Blake back n fourth for about 2 weeks I pulled the trigger on the 10 day course. James R****** and Sal were my instructors and they are awesome techs and super down to earth guys which make learning easy. Very knowledgeable! Todd was also very helpful in the business part of PDR he’s got some solid advice on advertising and the do’s and don’t. I learned a lot in 10 days and I will definitely be back since there is so much to learn. If you want to learn PDR the right way go to The East Coast Dent Repair School you definitely won’t regret it. The staff is great and knowledgeable and put a ton of work and patience into helping me lay down a solid foundation for my PDR career. I’m also going to do the paint correction and Ceramic course through them. I’ll make another review after I do that.
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Boris Kalantyr
From the very first hours at East Coast Dent Repair School, I realized that it was one of the best decisions and investments I’ve made in my life.
I’ve been working in the field of Auto Body services for more than ten years, both in Canada and in Israel, and was interested in the PDR technique for a while, considering it a very perspective business direction.
During my five-day training course at East Coast Dent Repair School I received more information, individual support, and professional hands-on training, than students get throughout a year of college studies.
Every single aspect was organized on the highest level: high-end equipment classes, a modern environment, super professional instruction by James Ramirez, inspiring leadership and priceless business and marketing training by Todd, the owner, friendly and carrying support from Oleg.
Now I am on my way back home, feeling inspired, capable, and determined to make my personal and professional goals come true.
Thank you all, the team of East Coast Dent Repair School!
And I am sure, that was only the first step on our journey together!
110
Michel Perkins
I want to thank East Coast Dent Repair School for providing me with the best 10 days of PDR80 training anywhere. I spent 20 years in military service and attended numerous training courses. I can honestly tell you Master Instructors Lee Roth and Cole rank up there with the best trainers our nation has to offer. From the moment they introduced themselves, I felt like I was part of the team again rarely found in today’s businesses. As each training day passed by, I could not believe the progress I achieved with the help of Lee and Cole. At the end of the 10 days, I have the confidence to begin not just a job but a career in PDR. Thank you, Mike Boone, you promised and delivered Sir.
I decided to take the six-week TOTAL RECON Package, which includes: four weeks of PDR, one week of SMART Paint Repair, and one week of training that includes interior repair, wheel repair, headlight restoration, and odor removal. I just finished my fifth week of training and I’m happy with the training I’ve received, thus far. PDR isn’t an easy skill to learn, so you want to ensure that you’re taught the right fundamentals of PDR from the beginning, and then continue perfecting your skills after you graduate. East Coast Dent Repair School Master Instructors are highly knowledgeable and provide excellent instructions so students will understand the processes. They will provide you with a “one-on-one” hands-on instruction, as needed, and you will progress at your individual pace. If at any time, you have questions or concerns, “DON’T BE SHY, ASK, LET THEM BE KNOWN,” as the staff is very responsive and will attempt to resolve all your questions or concerns.
Since starting my “Total Recon” training, I’ve had the pleasure of being trained by Master Instructors James Ramirez, Sal Vargas and Cole Sudeck. These Master Instructors provided excellent instructions in a professional manner while still having a congenial demeanor. This mannerism was conducive to my health conditions.
Based on my experience, I believe that the following areas can be improved:
• Daily Curriculum – A daily curriculum should be provided to incoming students. I requested, but was not provided with a curriculum prior to attending the course.
• Student to Instructor Ratio – The average student to instructor ratio in my first five weeks was 4 to 1. In week five, it was 5 to 1.
Thus far, I’m giving “East Coast Dent Repair School” a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. The facility is clean, modern and well-equipped. The staff are very friendly and will make you feel at home from day one… this has made my time here very enjoyable and, my personal opinion, is the strongest trait this institution projects!
Lastly, East Coast Dent Repair School President, Mr. Todd Sudeck, is very welcoming; approachable; open-minded to any issues, concerns, or recommendations you may have; and responsive.
In the coming weeks, I will give an update on the progress of my training completion, tools receipt and ongoing communication with “East Coast Dent Repair School”.
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Kenneth Simms
I would have to say that East Coast Dent Repair School is a great place to go if you’re Interested in learning how to repair windshields bumpers, interior damage, Paintless Dent Repair, and a whole lot more. The instructors James, Chase, and Sal) are awesome they really explain everything to the tee so you have an understanding of what you’re doing. The facility is clean and has everything that you need to complete your training. So if you’re thinking about starting a career in any of the fields I mentioned, EAST COAST DENT REPAIR SCHOOL DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO…I highly recommend them.
130
James C.
Great class. Great instruction by Chase.
145
Anthony P.
Chase Clark in my own opinion is the best!!! He is very knowledgeable about PDR and is willing to go the extra effort for his students. This is the first time I had a class with him. At first, I thought I made a wrong decision by trying to pursue a career in the PDR industry, but after being in Chase’s class….. I have so much more confidence in myself and my ability to do this. Thanks, Chase and I look forward to seeing you again for my second class.
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Hayley Gabster
My experience with east coast dent repair school exceeded my expectations! James is a phenomenal instructor.
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Michael N.
Class was great! Learned a lot of valuable training. Chase Clark was great!
153
Gary K.
Trained at New York with Tom he was great, nice location to learn from the best, he gave me the confidence and knowledge to perform each repair he took his time to explain each step and made sure I understood it, I had fun and learned a lot thank you Tom.
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Ed C.
Tom at the Long Island training campus is a great instructor, he has a lot of experience and is very patient, insuring that you learn the process of each repair,I learned a lot in 4weeks and I feel confident with each repair taught, I look forward to excelling in this field with the knowledge Tom gave me, a great trainer, a great location, and a great experience that I loved, learned from a great trainer and made a good friend thank you, Tom, for everything, I look forward to coming back as I excel in the field and I know your right beside all the way, if you want an excellent “top-notch” experience train with Tom ODonoghue in Long Island NY again Thank you!
100
Matt S.
Tom in Long Island, NY, is an excellent instructor. He was very personable throughout the duration of the class and made the learning experience a breeze. I feel confident in my abilities walking out of the class, and I would recommend anyone to him.
152
Kyle H.
Tom was an amazing instructor! He was great to train with because of his knowledge and experience, and he was just a cool guy to hang out with. I had such a good experience learning PDR with Tom that I plan on going back to learn interior repair.
114
Jonathan B.
Tom was great really hands on . Takes his time with each student I had a great experience . 👍
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Steve
Tom O’Donoghue was an excellent instructor. The New York shop is very clean and professional.
168
Jack B.
Tom in New York was an amazing teacher. I learned an exponential amount in a very short time which has enabled me to start my own successful business.
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Reggie
I couldn’t be happier with my experience learning and working with Tom. He was very easy to learn from and was extremely hands-on. I never felt pressured while I was learning, which made the whole process a lot less stressful. I would absolutely recommend coming to train at the Long Island facility, it’s a great one-on-one type of environment with some delicious food within walking distance.
112
Zac Russman
I attended the East Coast Dent Repair School in Long Island, New York with Tom for one week. Coming in I had no prior PDR training, and now leaving I feel very confident I will be able to do the job when I return home, and I’m regretting not staying for the 2 week class! He was able to answer any questions we had, and show us what needed the most work, PLUS he’s a local guy who knows the area and was able to help us get around before/after class. I look forward to coming back for more training with Tom in the future!
169
Darnell
Tom is an awesome and very skillful instructor. His way of teaching makes it easy to understand how to get the job done. I truly enjoyed taking this class with Tom.
158
Mark N.
We brought Tom into our body shop to train the team on PDR skills. Our techs received excellent training and are looking forward to using the new skills to enhance our service offerings. I would highly recommend East Coast Dent Repair School for your staff.
115
Thomas F.
My wife and I have a recon business and I was excited to add PDR to our list of services. I had a rough time with school so I was understandably nervous to take this class. Tom is an extraordinary instructor who teaches not only from his knowledge but also from his passion for helping people. If only I could have afforded more time away from our shop, I would have benefited from longer than the 10 days I was there.
187
Artem
What makes this school special. At first I doubted that I could do this since I have no experience in this field. But just in a couple of weeks I feel confident enough to do the job! It was fantastic!! Even my limited language was not a problem to understand the information and enjoy the class. Tom was very into his class and made it very enjoyable, always willing to help students. The material portioned appropriately. He was very knowledgable and he made it easy to grasp the concepts. By far one of the best instructors I have had in my life!!! Being able to go to a class with someone who knows and cares about the material so much is a blessing. He is the best, highly recommended !!!
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Jamie
I just took the two week pdr course and very happy that I did. Tom is a great instructor and teaches every area of pdr that you would run into. I do auto body for a living and found the class to be challenging and I am excited to work dents in a whole new way. Thanks again Tom.
116
Miguel O.
I’m a young guy I work for a dealer and had the opportunity to come to the East Coast Dent Repair School. Tom is an amazing instructor with lots of experience. He explained everything step by step. The school itself is very very comfortable. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who is willing to learn.
135
Omar P.
Just finished a 3 weeks and 2 days for PDR, small repair on bumpers, wheel repair, and windshield repair. Never thought I could do all these areas but Tom explains everything nicely and smoothly. It has been a great experience to learn more than I know in the car business. Thanks to Tom I can do all of these things to help the company I work for. Thanks, Tom for all your help. I recommend this for a very excellent career.
26 Reviews
The facility is clean and comfortable. The staff is caring, helpful, and educated. The instructors are hands-on and only want you to succeed. They exceeded any expectations I had. I would recommend East Coast Dent Repair School to anyone.
I attended the PDR 80 training program with East Coast Dent Repair School. Wow, what an amazing and unbelievable program! East Coast Dent Repair School is by far the best investment I could’ve ever made. Todd, Lee, James, Sal, and Oleg, were all phenomenal, their hands-on approach to their educational training was bar none the absolute BEST. They truly welcome you with open arms and make you feel like family. I feel completely confident with a solid foundation to enter the PDR business. I genuinely want to thank all of the staff for just being simply amazing. I highly recommend East Coast Dent Repair School.
I just finished my 10 day course (80 hours) and I am incredibly satisfied with my experience. I did a lot of research before deciding on The East Coast Dent Repair School. I searched the web for hours, I asked hundreds of people through PDR forums on ******** and I called multiple schools and people that do pdr training and The Dent King was by far the most referred. They also had some excellent reviews from former students. I was still skeptical being there is quite an investment in general to learn PDR. I called and talked to the top 3 schools/trainers in my area. Five minutes into talking to these two different schools my mind was set on something else. These guys are unprofessional and jerks. Did nothing but bad mouth other techs and schools and gave me little details on their courses. So I emailed The Ding King on a Saturday. Blake from the Costa Mesa, The East Coast Dent Repair School facility was by far the friendliest most helpful customer service rep, he sent me a catalog and kind of gave me the scoop of each course. Plus he called me on the weekend like 5 minutes after I emailed for details, which was super awesome because I work all week and it’s tough to talk during work hours. After talking to Blake back n fourth for about 2 weeks I pulled the trigger on the 10 day course. James R****** and Sal were my instructors and they are awesome techs and super down to earth guys which make learning easy. Very knowledgeable! Todd was also very helpful in the business part of PDR he’s got some solid advice on advertising and the do’s and don’t. I learned a lot in 10 days and I will definitely be back since there is so much to learn. If you want to learn PDR the right way go to The East Coast Dent Repair School you definitely won’t regret it. The staff is great and knowledgeable and put a ton of work and patience into helping me lay down a solid foundation for my PDR career. I’m also going to do the paint correction and Ceramic course through them. I’ll make another review after I do that.
From the very first hours at East Coast Dent Repair School, I realized that it was one of the best decisions and investments I’ve made in my life.
I’ve been working in the field of Auto Body services for more than ten years, both in Canada and in Israel, and was interested in the PDR technique for a while, considering it a very perspective business direction.
During my five-day training course at East Coast Dent Repair School I received more information, individual support, and professional hands-on training, than students get throughout a year of college studies.
Every single aspect was organized on the highest level: high-end equipment classes, a modern environment, super professional instruction by James Ramirez, inspiring leadership and priceless business and marketing training by Todd, the owner, friendly and carrying support from Oleg.
Now I am on my way back home, feeling inspired, capable, and determined to make my personal and professional goals come true.
Thank you all, the team of East Coast Dent Repair School!
And I am sure, that was only the first step on our journey together!
I want to thank East Coast Dent Repair School for providing me with the best 10 days of PDR80 training anywhere. I spent 20 years in military service and attended numerous training courses. I can honestly tell you Master Instructors Lee Roth and Cole rank up there with the best trainers our nation has to offer. From the moment they introduced themselves, I felt like I was part of the team again rarely found in today’s businesses. As each training day passed by, I could not believe the progress I achieved with the help of Lee and Cole. At the end of the 10 days, I have the confidence to begin not just a job but a career in PDR. Thank you, Mike Boone, you promised and delivered Sir.
I decided to take the six-week TOTAL RECON Package, which includes: four weeks of PDR, one week of SMART Paint Repair, and one week of training that includes interior repair, wheel repair, headlight restoration, and odor removal. I just finished my fifth week of training and I’m happy with the training I’ve received, thus far. PDR isn’t an easy skill to learn, so you want to ensure that you’re taught the right fundamentals of PDR from the beginning, and then continue perfecting your skills after you graduate. East Coast Dent Repair School Master Instructors are highly knowledgeable and provide excellent instructions so students will understand the processes. They will provide you with a “one-on-one” hands-on instruction, as needed, and you will progress at your individual pace. If at any time, you have questions or concerns, “DON’T BE SHY, ASK, LET THEM BE KNOWN,” as the staff is very responsive and will attempt to resolve all your questions or concerns.
Since starting my “Total Recon” training, I’ve had the pleasure of being trained by Master Instructors James Ramirez, Sal Vargas and Cole Sudeck. These Master Instructors provided excellent instructions in a professional manner while still having a congenial demeanor. This mannerism was conducive to my health conditions.
Based on my experience, I believe that the following areas can be improved:
• Daily Curriculum – A daily curriculum should be provided to incoming students. I requested, but was not provided with a curriculum prior to attending the course.
• Student to Instructor Ratio – The average student to instructor ratio in my first five weeks was 4 to 1. In week five, it was 5 to 1.
Thus far, I’m giving “East Coast Dent Repair School” a 4.5 out of 5 star rating. The facility is clean, modern and well-equipped. The staff are very friendly and will make you feel at home from day one… this has made my time here very enjoyable and, my personal opinion, is the strongest trait this institution projects!
Lastly, East Coast Dent Repair School President, Mr. Todd Sudeck, is very welcoming; approachable; open-minded to any issues, concerns, or recommendations you may have; and responsive.
In the coming weeks, I will give an update on the progress of my training completion, tools receipt and ongoing communication with “East Coast Dent Repair School”.
I would have to say that East Coast Dent Repair School is a great place to go if you’re Interested in learning how to repair windshields bumpers, interior damage, Paintless Dent Repair, and a whole lot more. The instructors James, Chase, and Sal) are awesome they really explain everything to the tee so you have an understanding of what you’re doing. The facility is clean and has everything that you need to complete your training. So if you’re thinking about starting a career in any of the fields I mentioned, EAST COAST DENT REPAIR SCHOOL DEFINITELY THE WAY TO GO…I highly recommend them.
Great class. Great instruction by Chase.
Chase Clark in my own opinion is the best!!! He is very knowledgeable about PDR and is willing to go the extra effort for his students. This is the first time I had a class with him. At first, I thought I made a wrong decision by trying to pursue a career in the PDR industry, but after being in Chase’s class….. I have so much more confidence in myself and my ability to do this. Thanks, Chase and I look forward to seeing you again for my second class.
My experience with east coast dent repair school exceeded my expectations! James is a phenomenal instructor.
Class was great! Learned a lot of valuable training. Chase Clark was great!
Trained at New York with Tom he was great, nice location to learn from the best, he gave me the confidence and knowledge to perform each repair he took his time to explain each step and made sure I understood it, I had fun and learned a lot thank you Tom.
Tom at the Long Island training campus is a great instructor, he has a lot of experience and is very patient, insuring that you learn the process of each repair,I learned a lot in 4weeks and I feel confident with each repair taught, I look forward to excelling in this field with the knowledge Tom gave me, a great trainer, a great location, and a great experience that I loved, learned from a great trainer and made a good friend thank you, Tom, for everything, I look forward to coming back as I excel in the field and I know your right beside all the way, if you want an excellent “top-notch” experience train with Tom ODonoghue in Long Island NY again Thank you!
Tom in Long Island, NY, is an excellent instructor. He was very personable throughout the duration of the class and made the learning experience a breeze. I feel confident in my abilities walking out of the class, and I would recommend anyone to him.
Tom was an amazing instructor! He was great to train with because of his knowledge and experience, and he was just a cool guy to hang out with. I had such a good experience learning PDR with Tom that I plan on going back to learn interior repair.
Tom was great really hands on . Takes his time with each student I had a great experience . 👍
Tom O’Donoghue was an excellent instructor. The New York shop is very clean and professional.
Tom in New York was an amazing teacher. I learned an exponential amount in a very short time which has enabled me to start my own successful business.
I couldn’t be happier with my experience learning and working with Tom. He was very easy to learn from and was extremely hands-on. I never felt pressured while I was learning, which made the whole process a lot less stressful. I would absolutely recommend coming to train at the Long Island facility, it’s a great one-on-one type of environment with some delicious food within walking distance.
I attended the East Coast Dent Repair School in Long Island, New York with Tom for one week. Coming in I had no prior PDR training, and now leaving I feel very confident I will be able to do the job when I return home, and I’m regretting not staying for the 2 week class! He was able to answer any questions we had, and show us what needed the most work, PLUS he’s a local guy who knows the area and was able to help us get around before/after class. I look forward to coming back for more training with Tom in the future!
Tom is an awesome and very skillful instructor. His way of teaching makes it easy to understand how to get the job done. I truly enjoyed taking this class with Tom.
We brought Tom into our body shop to train the team on PDR skills. Our techs received excellent training and are looking forward to using the new skills to enhance our service offerings. I would highly recommend East Coast Dent Repair School for your staff.
My wife and I have a recon business and I was excited to add PDR to our list of services. I had a rough time with school so I was understandably nervous to take this class. Tom is an extraordinary instructor who teaches not only from his knowledge but also from his passion for helping people. If only I could have afforded more time away from our shop, I would have benefited from longer than the 10 days I was there.
What makes this school special. At first I doubted that I could do this since I have no experience in this field. But just in a couple of weeks I feel confident enough to do the job! It was fantastic!! Even my limited language was not a problem to understand the information and enjoy the class. Tom was very into his class and made it very enjoyable, always willing to help students. The material portioned appropriately. He was very knowledgable and he made it easy to grasp the concepts. By far one of the best instructors I have had in my life!!! Being able to go to a class with someone who knows and cares about the material so much is a blessing. He is the best, highly recommended !!!
I just took the two week pdr course and very happy that I did. Tom is a great instructor and teaches every area of pdr that you would run into. I do auto body for a living and found the class to be challenging and I am excited to work dents in a whole new way. Thanks again Tom.
I’m a young guy I work for a dealer and had the opportunity to come to the East Coast Dent Repair School. Tom is an amazing instructor with lots of experience. He explained everything step by step. The school itself is very very comfortable. It’s a great opportunity for anyone who is willing to learn.
Just finished a 3 weeks and 2 days for PDR, small repair on bumpers, wheel repair, and windshield repair. Never thought I could do all these areas but Tom explains everything nicely and smoothly. It has been a great experience to learn more than I know in the car business. Thanks to Tom I can do all of these things to help the company I work for. Thanks, Tom for all your help. I recommend this for a very excellent career.