```json
{
    "title": "The Most Common Types of Vehicle Dents and What Causes Them",
    "url": "https://csncollision.com/auto-repair-blog/the-most-common-types-of-vehicle-dents-and-what-causes-them/",
    "datePublished": "2026-08-21",
    "dateModified": "2026-08-21",
    "language": "en-CA",
    "description": "From dings to creases to hail damage, learn about the most common types of vehicle dents, what causes them, and when you need professional dent repair.",
    "author": "Rubaiyat Raihan",
    "publisher": "CSN Collision"
}
```

# The Most Common Types of Vehicle Dents and What Causes Them

A comprehensive guide to identifying common vehicle dent types, their causes, and the appropriate repair methods. The post explains the differences between dents, dings, and creases, and covers round dents, sharp creases, multi-panel dents, and stretched-metal damage. It provides a diagnostic process for determining whether a dent is suitable for paintless dent repair (PDR) or requires traditional bodywork, and emphasizes the importance of prompt repair to prevent rust and structural weakening.