I went to superior Auto Institue to learn PDR in July(2012). At the start of the classes I was pretty nervous about all of it. What type of setting would we be in? What is my trainer going to be like and will he be a good teacher not just good at PDR? Would the 2 week school be worth what I paid? Let me start by saying that my trainer was awesome. His name is Brian and he knows his profession and how to teach it. For the first week we were in a shop that he owns where we worked on hoods to learn the basics. By the end of the 1st week I was really starting to get the hang of it, removing soft dents, sharp dents, and creases from different hoods and moving on to a few customer cars. On friday I did slow down a bit but the weekend came at the perfect time as to give my eyes a rest. Your eyes will need to adjust to reading the light so if you are anything like me you will come back from the weekend stronger than you were on friday. During the 2nd week we would warm up at the shop and then go to a body shop where they let us work on different cars, customer and employee. While I was repairing a dent on the sliding door of a van a man came up to me and asked if I would look at his Mercedes the following day when it was delivered back to his dealership. I told him I would have to talk to Brian but that I would probably be able to come back. As a student at Superior not only did I learn to remove dents and gain confidence in my ability, I got a little paid work while I was there from a guy that just happened to walk by and see my work. I hadnt even finished training and he thought I was better than whoever messed his car up trying to do what I did. FIX IT! So in conclusion, yes! The 2 week class is definitely worth the price. The value of what you learn is amazing, not to mention they give you a tool set. If you have any reservations about going, I felt the same way, but I have to say I am prepaired and ready to start making money right now. Not 6 months from now, but right now. A special thanks to Brian and Tavi. you guys were great! Jesse J. read more

I'd rather have a tooth pulled than write a review, but not in this case! I just finished a one week, "crash course" in PDR training taught by Brian Jump at Superior Auto Institute with my good friend Tim. I really don't know where to start, it was the most intense hands on training ever. Brian works one on one with you and makes you feel like family. In one week we learned how to glue pull dents with glue guns, slide hammers, lifters, various tabs and glues. Push out dents with every possible combination of PDR tools you could think of. Tap down highs with several of the best tap downs and hammers currently available. Use various lights, light boards, reflectors, stands and portable lights to see into the dents. How to access areas in roofs, hoods, trunks, tail gates, doors, fenders and more on several different vehicles. He showed us how to price PDR work and how to price hail damage jobs. He gave us marketing tips and industry specific software recommendations. We went from no PDR knowledge on the first day to repairing a vehicle in the shop on day five. Before signing up with Superior Auto Institute we looked around at the other schools and what they had to offer. First of all, Superior Auto Institute was a fraction of the cost of ALL the other schools. That actually scared us a bit but his reviews showed us he's the real deal and 27 years of hands on PDR skills is impressive so we jumped in and gave Superior Auto Institute a try. It was the best decision we could have made. Superior Auto Institute also makes high quality PDR tools. Prior to signing up we purchased a large PDR tool kit online. Not knowing one from another we tried to pick the best one possible. After seeing Brians tools ours went in the dumpster, enough said. Bottom line, one on one training, fast learning curve, professional and fun atmosphere, high quality tools, unbeatable price! read more

I'd rather have a tooth pulled than write a review, but not in this case! I just finished a one week, "crash course" in PDR training taught by Brian Jump at Superior Auto Institute with my good friend Tim. I really don't know where to start, it was the most intense hands on training ever. Brian works one on one with you and makes you feel like family. In one week we learned how to glue pull dents with glue guns, slide hammers, lifters, various tabs and glues. Push out dents with every possible combination of PDR tools you could think of. Tap down highs with several of the best tap downs and hammers currently available. Use various lights, light boards, reflectors, stands and portable lights to see into the dents. How to access areas in roofs, hoods, trunks, tail gates, doors, fenders and more on several different vehicles. He showed us how to price PDR work and how to price hail damage jobs. He gave us marketing tips and industry specific software recommendations. We went from no PDR knowledge on the first day to repairing a vehicle in the shop on day five. Before signing up with Superior Auto Institute we looked around at the other schools and what they had to offer. First of all, Superior Auto Institute was a fraction of the cost of ALL the other schools. That actually scared us a bit but his reviews showed us he's the real deal and 27 years of hands on PDR skills is impressive so we jumped in and gave Superior Auto Institute a try. It was the best decision we could have made. Superior Auto Institute also makes high quality PDR tools. Prior to signing up we purchased a large PDR tool kit online. Not knowing one from another we tried to pick the best one possible. After seeing Brians tools ours went in the dumpster, enough said. Bottom line, one on one training, fast learning curve, professional and fun atmosphere, high quality tools, unbeatable price! read more

I am a graduate of Superior Auto Institute and it is one of the best investments I have ever ventured. The classroom instruction is hands-on, thorough, practical and even fun! The Master Instructor, Brian Jump is exceptional and patient in his delivery of PDR and other auto body techniques and methods. He builds a rapport with his students that extends beyond graduation, as he remains available for any additional questions and readily offers marketing advice and technical support. I feel as if I have not only gained a coveted niche skill in my industry, but I have even made a great business associate and a friend. I highly recommend anyone looking to grow their skill-set, should seriously consider increasing their knowledge at Superior Auto Institute. Oh by-the-way, they are a real live creditable business too, as you have to be careful now a' days. Thank you Superior Auto Institute and Brian Jump for your quality schooling and continued student relations! You get an "A+" in my book! Best Regards, Guy Remlin, Owner Dent Guy Mobile Auto Body Repair Monterey, CA 93940 (831) 277-8389 read more

I also spent 5 days with Brian jump! His class is strategic and difficult but worth every penny! He is a great teacher who truly wants you to succeed. he will not allow you to procrastinate you will come home feeling confident and more skilled. The last two days we actually went to a body shop where we worked on a tesla,Mercedes,bmw and Porsch!!! He produces all of his tools right here in the states and you'll get more than you need to get started. Everyone at the body shop was so welcoming and kind. Overall Brian is a class act And a friend! I recommend two weeks if you can do it!! however one is sufficient if your willing to put in the time! Drag drag drag!!! Thanks Brian not even a week home and Iv gotten little jobs around my town! I'm on my way to the top! read more

What a great experience! I researched PDR trainers for weeks and i came across SAI. Brian was very responsive and answered every question i had over the phone. He was thorough about explaining what to expect and the ways in which we benefit from his training. the pricing was the best i found, and the value was immense. Brian is an excellent trainer who teaches the skill of PDR, but also the business of PDR as well. Couldnt be happier with my investment. thank you to Brian, and also shout out to everyone else at the shop who chipped in some knowledge and expertise. read more

I trained with Keith DePaul in Sarasota , Fl. in October of 2015. Keith is truly a master at PDR. In the two weeks that I trained with Keith, more than once I looked at a dent and said to myself, there's no way that he's going to remove that dent and much to my surprise, he did. I grew up in the car business and always wanted to learn PDR after paying PDR techs to remove 100's of dents for years. PDR is not easy to learn, but if you're going to take a shot at it, you can't go wrong with Keith as a trainer. He's truly one of the greats. read more

If you are looking for A+++ PDR training, don't hesitate to contact Brian who is an outstanding and experienced PDR technician. He also has a passionate way of transmitting his knowledge with any objection, he is always willing to answer any question and, most important he is always supervising the student's performance during the whole training period, every day, every session. I feel it has been one of my best investments. I traveled from Toronto, Canada and without hesitation, this course is worth every dollar invested. read more

I recently went to Brian at Superior Auto institute for fan advanced paintless dent removal course. That was deff the best thing I ever could have done regards to my PDR career. Brian really helped me a lot he is extremely good at what he is doing. I am from Canada and I am very happy that I went all the way to California to these guys for the extra help. I will recommend them to anybody in the pdr industry if you want to just up your game or start out new as a PDR tech. These guys deff are the best. read more

Hands down the best training I've ever had! I took the one week class but I'll be taking a second week class as soon as I can. Brian is very professional and is amazing at what he does...I finished my training and now I'm super confident to start my own PDR shop...I've learned so much this week and I can't wait to get back to Sacramento and make some $$$$...I would recommend using the tools Brian sends you and practice before you take his class. read more

I attended the two week course for paintless dent removal and could not have been more pleased with it. The instructors are very knowledgeable and experienced. I was impressed with how hands on the course is and the small class size. The instructors are always right there to help you and answer questions. I would defiantly recommend this course for anyone interested in painless dent removal, it is by far the best class out there. read more

Had a huge dent that a few others passed on while out of town and found these guys on Google. Great reviews there so figured we'd give them a go. Great facility, top notch staff, and professional, courteous service. And gave us a discount since we are Costco members. If you have those little dimples or depressions these guys are simply awesome! Thank you Brian for everything again! read more

I bought the tool And training package from Superior, and came home after training ready and able to pull dents for money. I bought training from another company two years ago and I wasted several Thousand dollars, but Superior is the REAL DEAL. I would recommend them to anyone who wants to get the right training to get them in the field and making money ASAP read more

My tool set arrived missing tools, including the most expensive tool. After 1 month, the owner still refuses to send the missing tools or pay a partial refund or pay for return shipping. I made a video of the set and the communication with the owner - "SAI Superior Auto Institute nodents DOES BAD BUSINESS" on youtube: https://youtu.be/vXR0HtXjhJc read more

Brian is a phenomenal teacher... Navy SEAL type training for PDR.. He won't let you fail.. I've been home for 4 days, he's text me a few times in a few days... he cares about his students.. I'm planning to go back and learn more from him in a few months.... my goal is to impress him in round 2..... Thanks Brian.... I learned a lot from you... read more

Flew across the country to participate in this training and I was definitely not let down. Brian did a great with hands on training. The training was everything I was promised plus more. I would highly recommend Brian at Superior Auto Institute. You won't find training line this anywhere else! read more

I have done body work for along time and have seen some good pdr techs and the guys there at superior are the best i've seen and they also know how to teach so if your looking to be good at pdr than superior is the place to learn at I have learned more than I ever thought I would in two weeks read more

Great Training and Super Company to deal with. They are all about real world class material and the instruction is pretty much one on one. Call these guys if you are looking to get into the PDR business. After the Fact , they have gone so far as to send great leads on jobs in my area. read more

Quick and great service! Brian was very friendly and genuine. Took my 2017 Mustang in to get a small dent removed, and it only took about 20 minutes. Looks great, and for a very good price. Don't try to remove a dent yourself, just take it here. read more