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The Ding King Training Institute, Inc.
3186 Airway Ave building l, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
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The Ding King Training Institute, Inc.

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Se
Review №1

Amazing experience learning pdr. The training is very organized and staffs are very friendly and professional. Starting day one, we had hands on experience and one on one training when needed. Signed up for four weeks. I completed two weeks and will be back for two more weeks in few months after working on my own.

No
Review №2

My experience with The Ding King institute was fantastic, if you want to achieve a higher level of education in the automotive world this is your place to go! James and the other teaching staff set me up with a great foundation that’s needed in PDR and auto reconditioning, if you plan to go this route this is the school for you!

Ko
Review №3

All I can say is that Ding King has exceeded my expectations these guys are great I started in CA with James got me started and showed me everything in the beginning and then went to SC with Chase who is awesome also with everything he does! I can’t say enough about them and everyone else in the office that makes thing happen and they are helpful with everything. I highly recommend them to anyone!

Ma
Review №4

Amazing hands-on training with very experienced instructors. James, Sal and Reese were all friendly, knowledgeable and gave clear explanations and examples. I did the PDR-80 course, two weeks and I was amazed how much i was able to learn in just that short amount of time. I cant wait to get home and keep practicing! Highly recommend, its worth every penny

Ch
Review №5

The Ding King is remarkable! I highly recommend it if you intend on pursuing PDR or any other auto recon services! They can get you going with no previous experience. Great staff and facility!

Je
Review №6

James, Sal and Mason - the willingness to help and their knowledge is second to none. If you walk out of any of these classes and not learn something, you definitely didnt want to learn. They break down each and every part of the process. Personalized training even with the group. I would recommend this school to anyone looking to jump into this industry.

Po
Review №7

I just finished up two fantastic weeks training in PDR at the Ding King. I am beyond impressed with the facility and staff. The school is spotlessly clean and comfortable with everything students need. I had, what felt like private one on one training despite other students also there training. James, Sal and Reese (aka Mason) are enthusiastic, immensely knowledgeable technicians and the whole place had a great vibe of positive energy and everyone supported one another. I will be going back for more soon! I can’t say enough about how much I enjoyed it.

Ni
Review №8

What an excellent group of professionals. From my first day to my last, I felt like part of the family. Thank you Cher, James, Sal, Mike and the rest of the Ding-king family. Todd you’ve put together an excellent team, Nice work! I am a veteran, and used my post911. Cher took care of everything. It was seamless. I would highly recommend this training institute to anyone. Keep up the great work!!!

Co
Review №9

You will learn a lot through the ding king, if you wanna learn vehicle reconditioning it is the place to go!

JB
Review №10

Opened up on a Saturday for training to accommodate my schedule. Focus based one on one training. I recieved certification, equipment and the best ceramic coating product Ive ever seen. Highly recommend

Ed
Review №11

Finished my second round of PDR training! First time was great learned a lot. They have really great trainers they want you to succeed when you leave. Second time I came was even better learned even more and keep teaching what I was struggling with and guided me in the right direction. Great PDR school great people.

Bu
Review №12

Chase was awesome and I really enjoyed the whole experience learning PDR! I highly recommend attending this course for anyone interested in learning this field! This course opened my eyes to the possibilities of becoming successful while doing something that that I greatly enjoy! A++

Ma
Review №13

Every one was really helpful and made sure I understand what we were learning

Ry
Review №14

What truly amazing experience at The Ding King! Mike Boone was extremely helpful with any information regrading the school, tuition, and the surrounding area near the school. He quickly responded to any questions I had and made me feel comfortable about my decision to consider The Ding King for my training. James and Sal are top notch instructors and made it easy to understand how to read the light board while having fun learning. Every single employee at the school made you feel like part of their family while attending! While you can probably find cheaper programs as well as more expensive options for schooling, I feel nothing compares to the service provided at The Ding King. I wouldnt hesitate to refer anyone I know to any of their training programs. No pressure is applied while youre there, you truly learn at your own pace, and the instructors only push you to be the best that you can possibly be. I have no regrets in my decision and I look forward to the next steps in my career thanks to The Ding King!

Cu
Review №15

Friendly staff with years of experience and knowledge. James, Sal, Mason aka Reese, and Todd got me off on a great start with paintless dent repair. If you are looking for training they will treat you right and a lot of hands on training. They make sure you understand and see what they are seeing and how to make it look good.

Sc
Review №16

Great school and great instructors. Would highly recommend the Ding King to anyone interested in getting started in the industry. James, Sal, Reese, and the rest of the team are very knowledgeable and have a great approach to teaching the profession and setting you up for future success.

An
Review №17

This school really holds up to its reputation. The instructor, James Ramirez is super professional and knows his stuff. The atmosphere was super relaxed but also super professional. I would recommend anybody to come to this class looking to learn a new trade or improve on a trade they already have experience in. Coming from a collision background I learned a whole bunch of new stuff and I am looking forward to my refresher course in the next couple months.

Fr
Review №18

Did a 2 week course at ding king. I didnt think I would be able to be successful after 2 weeks of training... Im surprised how much I was able to learn in the 2 weeks. The instructors are very hands on. 2 weeks of 99% hands on training. No wasted time. I wish I could spend more time training. I could only imagine what else I could learn. Thanks to everyone at the ding king family.

NI
Review №19

The Ding King worked with me around the schedule of my family and work. I went three separate occasions to two different facilities.I bought a five week program to learn the basics of PDR. I felt like after the first week I had the perfect amount of knowledge to go home and train as much as possible before my next session.If you think a week of training or five weeks of training will make you good at PDR, you are wrong. Your own persistence and dedication to practicing makes you a good tech. The school teaches you basics, and after they see you can preform them, they move you on to the next progression.I felt that anytime I needed direction, I could ask and be directed accordingly. James, Sal, and Lee all gave me challenges that I wanted to meet. Every instructor was very helpful and knowledgeable to any questions I had. In and out of class. If you have an instructor on the phone or texting, it’s most likely because a student has reached out and they are responding.I feel the tool package covers at least one tool for each scenario a beginner will have to deal with. Everyone is different to tool preferences, but I think the rods they give you are a quality product.I am very pleased with where my training developed my skill level to. I would strongly recommend going with a good work ethic. If you want to BS through class or think this is magically going to make you a good PDR tech, PDR is not for you.Thanks to James, Sal, Lee, Cher, and Todd for all the help I received.

Dy
Review №20

Great instructors, tons of knowledge and very helpful through the whole learning process. Not like normal teachers, they are more like best friends that are helpinging you learn something new... fun environment to work and learn in.

Jo
Review №21

Did 4 weeks of training total, did them 2 weeks at a time, first time I went in with 0 experience in paint-less dent repair learned a lot, it was difficult the first few days but they do a great job training you, when I left after the first two weeks I was confident doing smaller dents and I knew what I needed to do to fix a dent, but paint-less dent repair is tedious and I had a lot of practicing to do but they gave me the knowledge to do it. A few months later I went back for another two weeks, at this point I was confident pushing most dents, but on the larger dents I would struggle and they wouldn’t turn out as good as I was hoping they would, for these two weeks I got a lot of help with larger dents with high crowns, was able to finish the bigger dents to about 95% which is a lot better then what I was doing before. I was also able to talk to them about the business side of things and other ways to increase profits and I learned a lot from them again in these two weeks, if your considering learning pdr or taking any of there other courses I would highly recommend they are very helpful.

En
Review №22

Things went great there, my instructors were Sal and James, they help a lot, they will answer any questions you need, if you have a question ASK or you wont get the answer. Good school, good career, GET DOWN TO BUSINESS! Edit: Dont forget Reece, he was helpful too!!

ma
Review №23

The Ding King institute was a good experience. I have to thank James and Salo for all the help and the experience. And every one else at Ding King Institute.

Jo
Review №24

Wow PDR turned out to be a lot tougher than expected but the professionals at the Ding King made my experience great and left me with the basics of PDR. PDR is a career that takes many years to master but after spending a month at their training facility I can say I know enough to push dents on my own. The staff (James, Sal and Reese) were very helpful throughout the whole month and were always available for questions and help. The training is very hands on and my brother and I appreciated that about the school. We would recommend Ding King to whoever is interested in PDR training.

to
Review №25

This actually my first ever review for anything. I was asked to wright one, i felt i had to. The ding king training school is TOP notch in every place. I gladly give my support any day. I have to give props to the staff especially James and Sal!! Damn do they make it look easy and will always answer any question. P.S. dont wait just ask!

Ma
Review №26

I, Attended PDR training course without any knowledge of what the course is all about 🤣. BUT with a coach, teacher and instructor like Mr Shane Clark, how can you not learn! With his on hand Skills, teaching of instructions and the list of procedures, the very fundamental guidelines of being a good PDR technician are what he thought us. Sir Shane, thank you for sharing your wealth of knowledge as PDR instructor. All the best. Mario.

Ch
Review №27

Definitely will recommend The DingKing! The instructors are professionals! Knowledge and guidance was there every step of the way! Anyone want to learn P.D.R. This is it!

To
Review №28

It has been an awesome experience at The Ding King Training Institute. The Staffs are very Professional, Friendly, Knowledgeable and family Oriented. The Training is top notch. The instructors go above and beyond to make sure all the students understand and can perform PDR. This school offers alot more than just PDR. Looking forward to come back and take more classes like Paint Correction, Ceramic Coating, windshield repair, wheels repair, interior repair and window tinting. Highly recommended!!!

Bo
Review №29

First Class from start to finish. The instructors, facilities, tools, and courses are all top of the line. Learned an enormous amount while attending class and can’t wait to put my new skills into action. Thankful for all the new contacts and ongoing support offered by all of the instructors and the owner of Ding King. Thank you!!!

J
Review №30

Completed the 80hr PDR training at Autowash Showroom in Denver. Incredibly easy to get signed up and communicate with over the phone. Could not have asked for a better Instructor in Lee Roth. Helped me with anything and everything I needed and challenged me along the way, making me better each and every day. Autowash Showroom is a great facility to work in and the owners/staff are incredibility friendly. I highly recommend this training. Thank you Ding King.

St
Review №31

This place is amazing. Especially for anybody wanting to use the G.I. Bill. Sign-up process was made so easy by Michelle and Cher. It is very challenging it can be very frustrating but if you stick with it you’ll learn a valuable skill. Instructors are all experts James, Sal, Lee. The facility is top notch. The owner is amazing, teaches the business side. Shares personal experiences. If you apply yourself you will succeed. I couldn’t be happier with my experience at the “Ding King Training Institute”!! I’m a 38 year veteran and was a ICBM master instructor for many years!! The people at the Ding King display our Core Values in everything they do!! The best part is I have many new friends and they are always there for you even after you leave!!Thank you all.

Ge
Review №32

I would like to thank the whole Ding King staff for all the time and knowledge that was given from James, Lee,and Sal you guys are awesome and all the women in the office you guys made it easy from any question that i would have.and also thank you Mike for answering all my questions on the training..Nevertheless i enjoyed talking to Todd..you guys are the best,once again Thank You.

al
Review №33

Great training from day one of my 5.5 week course.Hands on training with extensive One on One supervision.Thoroughly recommend this training and School

Ty
Review №34

Great school I learned a lot of “hands on” Stuff from the trainers they teach you things that you can’t see on YouTube...Staff was really nice and made the whole experience of being away from home a lot easier, if your looking to do PDR Ding King is Awesome and very skilled at what they do 👍🏻

Br
Review №35

Great experience at Ding King Training Institute. The instructors were knowledgeable, skilled, and very helpful. Excellent curriculum for the two weeks i attended.

Ja
Review №36

The Ding King training program is hands down,the BEST pdr training course in America. I am finishing the 20 day program, and it will be a life changing experience for me. I am super impressed and grateful for the time I have been able to spend here with Todd,James,Sal,and everyone else in the Ding King family here in soCal.....I honestly couldnt be happier!

Do
Review №37

Chase Clark is as good of a teacher as anyone could ask for. He is extremely good at what he does and he understands people and how to get through to them. And, the course is only the beginning. Chase is out for my success. The only way to fail after taking this course with Chase is to quit. If you really want it, Chase will get you there, without doubt!

Is
Review №38

This is a great experience, it is far beyond my expectations I totally recommend this place . I was worried about learning how to fix only small dent but they showed me how to fix all different size dents, I’m very excited about this investment it was worth every penny every minute!!!

ef
Review №39

Great School!!! Knowledgeable, experienced Instructors, and a great environment to learn and grow.

Ch
Review №40

Great environment to learn in, plenty of hands on training and the master technicians help out with whatever you need. Would 10/10 recommend coming here.

Ke
Review №41

The Ding King Training Institute is beyond words can describe in the amount of actual hands on training and instruction that you recieve. Hands down, the BEST school Ive ever been to in my life. I used my Post 9/11 G I Bill and to anyone considering a PDR training institute dont be fooled by the cheap schools bypass all that and just come to Ding King. I have to say the atmosphere in the course is awesome everyone that Ive had the pleasure of meeting is super nice. I really like the fact that when your in the class you are welcomed into the Ding King Family. And words cannot describe the owner and the other staff in the facility are always available to help with any issue you may have. Word of advice to anyone wanting to come, bring a good attitude and the ability to learn and you will be fine. With that being said PDR in my opinion is the most aggravatingly satisfying thing Ive ever done but it has been well worth it in my progression into the industry.

Cl
Review №42

I come from a technical field background with 22 years experience. Always on the go to learn something new every day. Decided to learn dent repair and so called Ding King. This facility is well equipped and has excellent instructors. The staff is very friendly and makes this place and excellent place for training. Glad that I came here and would highly recommend this institute

Sa
Review №43

As a Veteran I used my GI Bill to complete the PDR Program at Ding King. As some of you know, the V.A. isn’t the friendliest/user friendly when submitting your docs. The staff at Ding King have been more than helpful with streamlining that process. Further, the knowledge and skill I’ve developed from their instruction has been exceptional. The Instructors take their time to break down the lowest denominator until you fully comprehend. I feel absolutely grateful I came across this program and even more such a high caliber cadre of instructors.

Ch
Review №44

Excellent staff and an excellent location. Best quality education out there. Great people very talented instructors. You cant beat the king.

ri
Review №45

I loved my experience at The ding King very professional and fun atmosphere. Staff is easy to talk to really helpful. I enjoyed that 95% was hands on and the rest theory. James and Sal are very professional and highly experience PDR tech. Facility is clean and well organized.

Jo
Review №46

The campus is very clean and very nice. The staff is awesome everybody is friendly. They genuinely care about your success your not just a number. It is a top notch Training facility!

JD
Review №47

From the beginning professional and relaxed atmosphere. Staff is easy to talk to really helpful. After a bit of shop talk you get right to hands on. Everyone learns at a different pace and they understand and accommodate. Facility is clean and well organized.

Te
Review №48

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 Dent King institute. I searched the web for hours, I asked hundreds of people through pdr forums on Facebook 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. So I emailed The Ding King on a Saturday. Blake from the Costa Mesa Ding king 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 Ramirez and Sal were my instructors and they are awesome techs and super down to earth guys which make learning easy. With their help you’ll be pushing dents in no time! 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 Ding King you definitely won’t regret it. The staff is great and knowledgeable and put a ton of work 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.

Bo
Review №49

I have learned a lot of techniques to repair deforms . I also learn how to fix deforms with glue . The trainers was very informative and the top of there skill. They had a lot of pointers on how to go about a deform. They instilled in you to make the repairs perfect. I would recommend this school for anybody wanting to learn how to repair deforms on painted autos.

Ch
Review №50

I had no knowledge in PDR but wanted to get into it. I came down to training with Lee Roth and just finished up my training. I feel very confident in the knowledge and hands on training I got while being here to work on vehicles on my own. Top notch assistance.

Th
Review №51

I am 100% satisfied with the ding king training institute. James Ramirez and sal Vargas are amazing instructors and have the patience of a saint I have no complaints. The tools, the demo cars, and overall cleanliness of the institute were amazing to learn with/in.

Ca
Review №52

What an incredible experience coming down to this institute. Instructors with there vast experience and knowledge clearly shows the level of training that you get coming out of this program. They were friendly, and along with Todd and the Ding king staff provided a great school environment to learn and enjoy learning at the same time, even when pdr truly test a person patients lol. Im happy to say that I made the right decision coming to this school and In the future when I need more training to expand the services at my shop, I will surely come back to learn from some of the best in the country, thank you Ding king for setting me up for success. Cant say enough. cheers

Ri
Review №53

I found out through this school how hard it is to repair dings especially if you have not worked with repairing dings.This school was presented to me by my brother and never knew there was such school. Very fortunate to get this training at Ding King School.With lots of practice and knowledge I gained from the instructors I can further my Dent repairs skills.What I liked about school was the friendly atmosphere and hands on training. They had the best tools available and was instructed on a one on one basis and that’s a big plus. The tools are state of the art plus you go home with your on tools .Videos, book work instructions were excellent.Plus don’t forget lunch was provided at least one day along with donuts.Got to meet the main Ding king master Doug gave us a lot of tips and made us feel we can do this kind of work.Loved the school recommend to anyone..I hope to further my training with the Ding king school.

Jo
Review №54

James and Sal are excellent instructors, with over 40 years of PDR experience between them. Very polite, professional, resourceful and very knowledgeable. The rest of the staff and the president are very friendly and easy to work with. I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and my training at this state of the art institution and look forward to sending my sons and future employees. Highly HIGHLY recommend this institute to anyone who is serious about a PDR/auto reconditioning career!

Jo
Review №55

I talked to Mike for about a year, slowly saving up money to enroll and asking questions along the way. Finally I made the decision in November to enroll in the DK Training 4 week course. I couldn’t be happier with my decision. There are many other “schools” or independent techs out there that claim to teach PDR but don’t provide certifications like The Ding King does. There is nothing that could compare to the professionalism, knowledge and friendliness of all of these instructors James, Sal and Lee combined. Cher also helped me get an understanding of the extra tools they have to offer and helped me choose the ones that best fit my needs and budget. This school is 5 star no doubt, what you see is what you get. All of there tools, facilities and techs are top notch and I got to see exactly what I was getting into just by watching there YouTube videos. I highly recommend this accredited training institute! I’m now certified!

Ax
Review №56

Super glad I came to the Ding King. They do offer the post 9/11 so it is great for veterans. The instructors were very knowledgeable and personal. I never felt like I was just another number. I will definitely be back for more training in the near future.

Ce
Review №57

Great place to learn PDR!!! As a veteran it was so easy to get into, Mitchell took care of all the paperwork and getting in contact with the VA. The instructors are extremely patient with the students. They take their time to answer all your questions. I highly recommend it, don’t care what anybody says!

Ja
Review №58

Ding king Training institute was everything I expected. The facility is state of the art. Trainers are super helpful and by your side to answer any question. They are super knowledgeable and have years of experience in PDR.

Ge
Review №59

Awesome laid back class, Chase is a really informative and professional instructor. I had a great time training here and have good confidence to go out there and start as a PDR technician

Ma
Review №60

Very knowledgeable about pointless dent repair. All the way from Blake in corporate calling and texting me to make sure everything was handled with booked class. Gerry and Lee both helped I’m training they know their stuff and are very good about conveying how everything in the pdr process. Highly recommend this trading establishment if you are interested in learning. They really do care about what they do.

Do
Review №61

Loved my experience here at the institute. I feel comfortable leaving to now do pdr on my own. The fact that they are always available to answer questions even once i leave makes me feel confident.

lu
Review №62

I spend 5 week on training on this 5 week I get training on PDR, wheels repair and interior repair and for be honest was amazing 5 week good technicians with good experience and good actitudes for get all this good knowledge. The staff in general help you on you development and making everything be possible getting tools and other stuff like set up hotel and transportation. The school is clean and prepared for teach you with tools and equipment. I recommend the school And I appreciate this school support veterans and give us other opportunity to shine.

qu
Review №63

I took a 4 week course and was surprised about how hands on the training was how helpful the trainers are

Tr
Review №64

Came out for training at The Ding King after changing careers. Coming from a strong resturant background I had no clue what I was getting myself into. I was welcomed the first day by a great crew of teachers. Their hands on approach to the training lets you gain pride in your work by being able to see results within a few days. If you are looking for PDR training with EXPERIENCED teachers that have worked in the field for years look no further. Thanks again guys for all your help!

Da
Review №65

Lee Roth was very professional. Made us feel at home with his kindness. Helped out when needed. Gave plenty of time to practice. Highly recommend!

Za
Review №66

Awesome staff, very informative and helpful. The training techniques and information were beyond excellent. I recommended Ding King to any one interested in PDR or any training services offered.

Je
Review №67

I researched pdr training for three months before deciding to go with Ding King. Mike the Ding King contact rep who signed me up answered all my questions and knew what I was asking every time. I took my class in South Carolina with Chase Clark, I cannot speak highly enough of him. He was personable, welcoming and most importantly he knows his stuff. Stop looking and do it. This training is real deal hands on start to finish with everything gone over and every question answered throughly.Thanks for a great experience.Jeff J.

My
Review №68

Awesome experience came back for the free refresher after a year of being out on my own! After one week of my refresher I feel way more comfortable thanks to The Ding King and Lee Roth for a great week back!

Wa
Review №69

I would highly suggest the ding king training to anyone. I had a great time. The instructors where very knowledgeable. I would suggest this training to anyone

No
Review №70

Just finished a two week course in PDR. Professional facility and awesome staff. Instructors are amazing at making dents disappear before your eyes. I highly recommend this as a career choice.

Ed
Review №71

It was a outstanding experience participating in The Ding King Institute PDR training, the professionalism of the instructors, the support staff was unbelievable and I must thank Lee, James and Sal for how much their knowledge helped me to understand the ins and outs of the PDR industry and I have no doubt in my mind that I am prepared to face this new profession thanks to them. The Ding King Institute is second to none. Thank you guys.

Sh
Review №72

Went in for training, came out with so much more knowledge and ready to make things happen. The team there make sure you are ready for success before you leave. I highly recommend this institution and team. They are professional, personable, and can back up every guarantee they offer. We are back home after two weeks and ready to take on and dominate the PDR market. Best experience I’ve ever had in training.

Ti
Review №73

I came to Ding King with no previous PDR experience. The amount of information I learned in two weeks has given my a good foundation to build my skills. The instructors definately know the trade very well and they are good at teaching their craft to students of all skill levels. I would highly recommend Ding King to anyone who wants to start in the dent repair business or advance their skills.

Tr
Review №74

I have nothing but great things to say about ding king,the 2 week coarse put me in the place I was hoping to be at after 2 weeks am I a dent master? No! but that is something that comes with your own constant practice however I can successfully fix small dents,crease’s and other related type damage to vehicle sheet metal. Todd really seams like a great person very respectable and helpful in any way he can.James and Sal the instructors were very helpful and knowledgeable about PDR I would recommend this coarse to anyone that wants to put in the effort to accomplish this skill,I’m very pleased

Pa
Review №75

Attended 5 weeks of training at The Ding King and couldn’t be happier. The training was better than I could ask for, tools were excellent, and the instructors were true experts. Lot of people think you can only learn PDR by apprenticing under a PDR tech, they’re wrong, if you want to learn PDR come to the Ding King!

Ka
Review №76

Excellent PDR training! Clean and organized facilities, great instructors. Ding King exceeded my expectations. If youre researching PDR, You cant go wrong with Ding King. Positive experience!

Na
Review №77

5 Stars to Ding King Training School for the training they provided for me and my boyfriend in paintless dent repair. We are from Ohio and we run a small detail business working with dealers and since back from school in March, weve gone from living on a pretty tight budget to making upwards of $4,500 a month. To say we are grateful is an understatement. We cant thank Todd, James and Cher enough for what they did for us. Two weeks seemed like a long program to be away from work and home, but it was the best investment we ever made. Thank you and God Bless you guys. See you in November for Bumper Repair class!!!

Jo
Review №78

I came to The Ding King to recieve training in PDR and was blown away. The facility and teaching exceeded my expectations and would highly recommend to anyone looking to get into PDR or any other programs they offer. The entire staff are very personable and accomadating and make the experience truly great.

Lo
Review №79

Top shelf! These guys made it fun. Had the chance to spend 2 weeks to train with these awesome and knowledgeable trainers. Understanding specific dents and how to work through them is a must. Working with all types of tools made me understand what I need to get started. Facility has all the amenities that students will need. Hotels and restaurants are conveniently located just a couple of blocks away (easy walk or 1min. drive). Very satisfied with the knowledge im taking home. Special thanks to Todd, James, Sal and everyone In the admin building; you guys are awesome! Looking forward to the advanced PDR training and the new facility. Good job guys!Louie

Da
Review №80

Just finished my training in the new Florida facility. 5/5 for everything specially the people and teachings, fully recommendOur teacher Chase was outstanding, not only his expertise and experience on PDR but also his teaching methods which made the class very enthusiastic and much more easier to learn.

Ra
Review №81

I had a great experience and I highly recommend this training.The Ding King institute has a great team that will help you get to the next level of high quality craftsmanship training. The staff is excellent and always willing to answer questions to meet your expectations.I thank you all for your services and kindness. God bless and be proud because you are a great team.

sh
Review №82

Just finished my training with ding king for paintless dent repair. Great instructors and facility one of the best programs for this field

Jo
Review №83

The facility itself is amazing, the staff is more than helpful, caring, and educated. The instructors are hands on, and only want you to succeed. My experience at Ding King exceeded any expectations I had. I would recommend them to anyone.

Ma
Review №84

I came here for 2 week training course for pdr an it was hands down good place to come here an train the instructors James lee sal we’re all awesome at teaching the methods of pdr straight forward about everything! Also nice facility

Za
Review №85

I attended the Ding King 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, help us locate 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!

Fr
Review №86

Great place friendly staff recommend people to go if thay have the opportunity

Ro
Review №87

The Ding King is a great company to go to school or work for. They are very compassionate and caring and do all the they can to help you in any way they can. they have previously trained me but I have problems with my eyes and was not able to perform the work at a level I would be happy with. but as soon as I was able to get my eye situation corrected they invited me back at no charge to rehone my skills. Thanks you Ding King in My opinion they are the best company on the face of this planet.Sincerely Roy Norris

A
Review №88

Last year I looked for a company that taught PDR. I did a lot of research and The Ding King came up. I looked into it and after calling a few times I was convinced theyd be the ones to teach me. I rented a car, I booked a good hotel for my family and I with my own money and drove 11 hours. I was excited to learn something new to expand my business. I was told that I would go home knowing everything. Well I didnt. The training was not what I expected. 3 days we worked on the hail damage on a hood and the other two days on a fender and door. The last day was just rushed to get it over with. Keep in mind that the classes are full, so not a lot of time is dedicated to one person. You are pretty much learning how to do it on your own and if you dont get it, well too bad. When I went back home, I reached out to the owner of the ding king. Although he was helpful by giving me another free week in Dallas, Tx ( I had to again rent my own car to drive there and pay for my hotel) it just went worse. The trainer that was supposedly the best in that didnt teach anything, all he cared about was going out for drinks after training. I ended up booking the hotel that the trainers were in and had to give them rides because they didnt have cars. I didnt learn anything because again they didnt really care to teach and they actually had me helping out with the new people. It was horrible, everyone was mad and complaining that they didnt learn anything and had spent money on it. I again went back home not knowing anything. I called the owner to complain and after a few emails back and forth we came to an agreement that I would get my money back if I returned the tools. Too bad he didnt return the hotel and rental money, with the service I received that would have been the least he could do. So my point is that its not worth it. Dont do it! Everything sounds so convincing until you get there and leave clueless.

Ch
Review №89

Todd and his crew at the Ding King training institute are world class all the way! You couldn’t ask for a better program or instructors. I highly recommend!

Mi
Review №90

Ive done a lot of work with the Ding King. The guys over there definitely know what theyre doing. They fixed numerous dents on my cars over the years in trade for my marketing services. They are good people.

Ja
Review №91

Great class. Our instructor Chase Clark did a phenomenal job. Leaving here with the knowledge to begin my successful career in automotive reconditioning and repair. GREAT JOB DING KING!!!

An
Review №92

Amazing school, I learned so much! The teachers were amazing and patient. I would recommend to anyone who wants to make a great career for themselves.

Jo
Review №93

Well was never in this field and it was presented to me and so i took the challenge to learn a new trade. I was shown and learned a lot on the hands on training, lots of practicing to get comfortable with tools and locations of the dents. I feel confident on going out in the real world and pursue this new trade and make money.

Gl
Review №94

The PDR training I received gave me the basic skills I need to continue developing what it takes to become successful in PDR. The instructors were hands on every step of the way. I recommend any individual, young or old within the auto industry to consider this 2 weeks course. Its worth the cost that includes your tools.

Gr
Review №95

I received exceptional and professional training at the Ding King Training school in Long Island, NY. I was happy to have gotten trained by an expert like Tom. Hes very thorough and knowledgeable about what he is doing. I would recommend any one who needs the right training to the Ding King. Great place wonderful people!!!

St
Review №96

Spent a very educational 4 weeks at the SC campus enjoyed the experience and the Ding King staff. They were all so very helpful. Chase is a very talented instructor with lots of passion for this craft. Thanks for the experience.

Ma
Review №97

Cant say enough great things Bout this company and its employees. If you are interested in pdr this is your place James and Sal taught me that art and prepared me to be successful in my own pdr endeavors. Great Great Great experience #chubbybama

Jo
Review №98

The PDR training I received was excellent in my view. The instructor Carson was patient, encouraging and reassuring when pushing the dents got rough and frustrating. I I went from NEVER having auto training to being able to push out dents by day 1, and was pushing out dents on all panels of the car all the rest of the week.I was in the same class as Michael Gonzalez who rated the Ding King with a 1 star. Miguel, I have to say that you are an incredible clown to rate Ding King with a 1 star. You fooled around on your cell phone all week long distracting us and the instructor. You refused to participate in the training as taught, and then you then left early. Then you tried to scam the instructor into returning the tools because you bought cheaper tools elsewhere...And if the training was so bad, why did you take the Certificate of Completion for the course in your name?I was going to ignore your rating post, but you are unbelievably dishonest and deserve to be rebuked online.

Ty
Review №99

Awesome experience, learned more in two weeks than I expected to. The staff was great and were extremely helpful the whole time.

Al
Review №100

I had a great experience here and Lee is an awesome teacher. If you are thinking about taking PDR courses, I definitely recommend this place!

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  • Address:3186 Airway Ave building l, Costa Mesa, CA 92626, United States
  • Site:https://thedingking.com/
  • Phone:+1 800-304-3464
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Working hours
  • Monday:7AM–4PM
  • Tuesday:7AM–4PM
  • Wednesday:7AM–4PM
  • Thursday:7AM–4PM
  • Friday:7AM–4PM
  • Saturday:Closed
  • Sunday:Closed
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