AutoLogic, Inc. — Louisburg, NC
PDR Training
School
Learn paintless dent repair from a 25+ year industry veteran. Hands-on instruction, small class sizes, and real-world skills you can put to work immediately.
25+
Years in the Trade
Master
Vale Craftsman Rating
1-on-1
Personalized Coaching
100%
Hands-On Learning
A Skill Worth Learning
Why Learn PDR?
Paintless dent repair is one of the most in-demand skills in the automotive industry — and one of the most underserved. Skilled PDR technicians are sought after by dealerships, body shops, fleet companies, and insurance carriers nationwide. Whether you want to work for someone else, go mobile, or build your own business, PDR is a trade that pays.
Hands-On Training
You learn by doing — not by watching. From day one you're working real metal with real tools under direct supervision from a seasoned PDR professional.
Industry-Recognized Instruction
Mike Broughton is a multi-award-winning competitor and holds the highest Vale Certified™ PDR Technician rating — Master Craftsman — the top tier in Vale's three-level testing program. Vale uses a computer-based measurement system to objectively evaluate the quality of actual repairs on steel and aluminum panels. You're learning from someone who passed at the highest level.
Flexible Scheduling
We work around your schedule. Whether you're transitioning careers or adding PDR to an existing shop, we offer training formats that fit your life.
Small Class Sizes
We keep classes small on purpose. You get personal attention, direct feedback, and the time you need to actually develop the skill — not just go through the motions.
The Curriculum
What You'll Learn
Our curriculum covers everything from basic tool technique to running a profitable PDR business. You leave with a complete skill set — not just the ability to pop a dent.
Your Instructor
Mike Broughton
Founder, AutoLogic, Inc. — PDR Professional Since 1999
Mike founded Eastcoast Dents in August 1999 and rebranded as AutoLogic, Inc. in 2012. With 25+ years in the trade, he has built a nationally recognized PDR operation and competed at the highest levels of the craft — placing in 6 national competitions, including a 2nd place finish at the PDR Tag Team Dent Olympics at the 2020 Mobile Tech Expo in Orlando. When you train with Mike, you're learning from someone who has proven his skills on the competition floor, not just in the shop.
He has been tested and certified by Vale Training Solutions at the Master Craftsman level — the highest tier in Vale's three-level program (Journeyman → Craftsman → Master Craftsman). Vale doesn't teach PDR — they test it. Using a computer-based measurement system, they objectively evaluate the quality of actual repairs on steel and aluminum panels and certify the results. Mike passed at the top level. His certification is publicly verifiable through the official Vale Certified™ PDR Technician Directory at valetrainingsolutions.com.
When Mike teaches, he doesn't just show you the technique — he shows you how to build a career around it.
Who It's For
Is PDR Training Right For You?
PDR training is a great fit for a wide range of people. If any of these sound like you, give us a call.
Got Questions?
Frequently Asked Questions
Ready to Learn?
Start Your PDR Career Today
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