Use a plunger on small, shallow dents
Pour hot water on the dented area if the panel is plastic
Apply heat with a hair dryer, then cool quickly with compressed air
Use a dent repair kit with glue tabs and a puller
Tap out dents gently from behind the panel if accessible
Remove interior trim to reach the back of the dent
Use a rubber mallet and a body spoon for controlled pushing
Try dry ice on metal panels to contract the dented area
Use suction cups for larger smooth dents
Sand, fill, and repaint if the paint is damaged
Take the car to a professional body shop for deep or sharp dents