The Ding Guy

The Ding Guy We are family owned and operated business established in 1991 with more than 35 years of experience.

Hail Damage Repair, Door Dings, Auto Body Repair and Painting, Paintless Dent Repair.

When a hail storm hits, the clock starts ticking on your insurance deductible, supplemental estimates, and lender requir...
08/12/2026

When a hail storm hits, the clock starts ticking on your insurance deductible, supplemental estimates, and lender requirements.

Through our partnership with ClaimStinger, The Ding Guy now offers the Deductible Clock Stop program: a specialized process designed to help you freeze administrative delays, organize your paperwork, and navigate insurance red tape without losing momentum on your repairs.

Why it matters for Colorado drivers:
• Helps prevent missed insurer deadlines and stalled claims
• Organizes lender, GAP, and deductible documentation in one clear timeline
• Backed by professional claims consulting so you aren't left guessing

Pairing 35 years of Front Range PDR Purity craftsmanship with ClaimStinger's professional reporting means you get expert physical restoration and complete administrative support.

Active-duty military and first responders receive 10% off. Concierge service available.

The Ding Guy
3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Text damage photos: 719-747-5087
Shop: 719-632-4321

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

Even after a car is repaired, its resale value can take a hidden hit. That's diminished value: and most insurance compan...
08/06/2026

Even after a car is repaired, its resale value can take a hidden hit. That's diminished value: and most insurance companies won't volunteer to pay it.

At just $89 Claim Stinger provides professional Diminished Value Assessments with a Diminished Value Claim. When combined with our precision PDR Purity repairs, Claim Stingers documentation gives you the formal, data-driven report needed to assert your vehicle's true post-repair value to insurers and buyers. Don't leave thousands on the table go to claimstinger.com and explore all the product options available to protect your equity.

Don't leave equity on the table after a claim. Trust 35 years of Front Range experience to repair your vehicle right and help protect its financial value.

The Ding Guy
3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Text damage photos: 719-747-5087
Shop: 719-632-4321

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

When you're financing a vehicle, your lender cares just as much about its physical condition as you do: and a single unr...
08/05/2026

When you're financing a vehicle, your lender cares just as much about its physical condition as you do: and a single unrecorded ding or hail strike can complicate your loan, lease, or GAP protection.

That’s why The Ding Guy now partners with Claim Stinger which offers professional claims consulting and precision Vehicle Condition Reports, a $39 value.

Whether you're securing a loan, preparing for a lease return, or protecting your equity after storm damage, Claim Stingers, time-stamped visual reports establish exactly what your vehicle’s condition was at a specific point in time. No guesswork, no overlooked damage, and no surprises for your lender or insurer.

Visit ClaimStinger.com for additional products to help secure your equity.

Beware the "Preferred Shop" trap! We provide Technical Honesty & PDR Purity. Powered by ClaimStinger. 10% Military/1st R...
07/07/2026

Beware the "Preferred Shop" trap! We provide Technical Honesty & PDR Purity. Powered by ClaimStinger. 10% Military/1st Responder discount. 3001 E Platte Ave, COS. Text: 719-747-5087 or call 719-632-4321. 35 Yrs on the Front Range. Family Originated 1872.

Denver commuters: Your vehicle’s value is in the metal. If you’ve got hail damage or dings on your roof rails, Consumer ...
07/07/2026

Denver commuters: Your vehicle’s value is in the metal. If you’ve got hail damage or dings on your roof rails, Consumer Beware! Traditional body shops often "cut and weld" to fix those rails. At The Ding Guy, we offer a strict 'No-Cut' Promise.

Why PDR Purity matters for your roof:
- Preserve Factory Finish: No cutting or welding means no compromised corrosion protection.
- Structural Integrity: We massage the metal back to its original shape from behind the panel.
- Resale Value: A "cut" car is a diminished car. We keep your vehicle whole.

For Denver customers, our inspections are powered by ClaimStinger, a specialized system we license for faster, more accurate reports to your insurance company.

Serving the Front Range for 35 years with a family legacy dating back to 1872. Military or first responder? Take 10% off! Plus, use our concierge pick-up/drop-off service for ultimate convenience during your busy commute.

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Text photos: 719-747-5087
Shop: 719-632-4321

When storms hit Woodmoor and Palmer Lake, pop-up tents appear fast. But where will those "storm chasers" be in August?At...
07/07/2026

When storms hit Woodmoor and Palmer Lake, pop-up tents appear fast. But where will those "storm chasers" be in August?

At The Ding Guy, our Colorado roots date back to 1872. With 35 years on the Front Range, we offer "PDR Purity" and a permanent home for your vehicle's recovery. Don't trust a tent that disappears; trust a family legacy.

Why Local Longevity?
- 150+ years of Colorado history.
- Full-Service: We handle PDR and traditional autobody in-house if metal is stretched beyond PDR limits.
- 10% Military & First Responder Discount: Serving Fort Carson, Peterson, Schriever, and the Academy.
- Concierge Service: Pick-up and drop-off available.

Don’t gamble with your vehicle’s value. Our inspections are faster and more accurate, powered by ClaimStinger.

Visit: 3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Text damage photos: 719-747-5087
Shop: 719-632-4321

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

🏔️ Planning a summer road trip? Don't let hiding hail damage ruin your mountain drive.Here's the thing about those June ...
07/07/2026

🏔️ Planning a summer road trip? Don't let hiding hail damage ruin your mountain drive.

Here's the thing about those June 1st and June 23rd hail dents : they don't just sit there. When you hit I-25 for that weekend getaway to the mountains, highway speeds + summer heat expansion can actually make micro-fractures in your paint worse. And that gentle Colorado sun? It accelerates clear coat stress around dent edges.

The smartest move before you pack the cooler? Get a professional PDR inspection.

We've been serving Colorado families since 1872. Our team at The Ding Guy will check every panel, document everything with precision (Powered by ClaimStinger), and use PDR Purity to restore your factory finish : no fillers, no sanding, no repainting.

🚗 Text photos of your damage to 719-747-5087 for a quick estimate
📍 3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
📞 Shop: 719-632-4321

🎖️ 10% military & first responder discount always honored.

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

Fountain and Security-Widefield neighbors, that June 23rd storm was no joke! Apple-sized hail (2.5") requires expert car...
07/07/2026

Fountain and Security-Widefield neighbors, that June 23rd storm was no joke! Apple-sized hail (2.5") requires expert care to preserve your vehicle’s value. At The Ding Guy, we’ve served the Front Range for 35 years, with family roots in Colorado since 1872.

Our PDR Purity approach prioritizes your factory finish. If metal is stretched beyond PDR limits, our full-service shop handles traditional bodywork for a proper repair.

Consumer Beware! Check your policy before filing. We provide professional reports powered by ClaimStinger to ensure accurate inspections and faster claims.

Attention Fort Carson: We offer a 10% military and first responder discount and concierge pick-up/drop-off for your convenience.

3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Call: 719-632-4321
Text photos: 719-747-5087

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

Did you survive the June storms? Between the 1st and 23rd, the Front Range took a real beating. Denver commuters and nei...
07/07/2026

Did you survive the June storms? Between the 1st and 23rd, the Front Range took a real beating. Denver commuters and neighbors in Woodmoor or Palmer Lake: your vehicle might have hidden damage.

The Secret Angle: To find "stealth" dents, don't look straight at the paint. Stand at a corner and look across the panel toward the light or horizon. If reflections look wavy or distorted, those are hail impacts.

Consumer Beware! Shallow dents are often invisible in direct sun. Protect your vehicle’s value with a professional inspection. Our reports are powered by ClaimStinger to provide precise, professional documentation for faster insurance claims.

We stand for PDR Purity: preserving your factory finish whenever possible. We’re also technically honest: if metal is stretched too far, our full-service shop handles traditional autobody work to ensure a proper repair.

PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

10% Military & First Responder Discount!
Ask about our PCS Hail Check for local military families.

3001 E Platte Ave, Colorado Springs, CO 80909
Text damage photos: 719-747-5087
Shop: 719-632-4321

⚠️ Denver/El Paso: ACV policies cost thousands in hail! Powered by ClaimStinger. 10% Mil/FR Discount. 3001 E Platte Ave,...
07/07/2026

⚠️ Denver/El Paso: ACV policies cost thousands in hail! Powered by ClaimStinger. 10% Mil/FR Discount. 3001 E Platte Ave, COS. Text 719-747-5087 Call 719-632-4321. PDR Purity | 35 Years on the Front Range of Colorado | Family Originated in 1872

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3001 E Platte Avenue
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80909

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