Joe Thompson
New London, WI
United States

Professional Credentials


18.3 Years Experience

Favorite Brands

ULTRA    |    Druz    |    DentCraft
About Me:
My career in the automotive industry began long before I entered the workforce. My father started in automotive and body shop repair in the early 1980s, establishing his own shop by the mid-80s. In 1987, at the age of 13, I joined the family business and began building hands-on experience across a range of roles, from collision estimating and repair to vehicle delivery and customer service.

Over the years, I developed expertise as a body technician, painter, and sales professional. That well-rounded foundation instilled in me a deep respect for craftsmanship, quality, and accountability — values I carry into every job today.

In 1998, my father expanded into Paintless Dent Repair (PDR), traveling throughout the United States and internationally to master the technique. Following his example, I entered the PDR field in 2006, and by 2007, I was managing PDR operations for Dentsmart in Wisconsin. In 2008, I founded my own company — a decision that has defined my professional path ever since.

Today, I operate Got Dents Get Fixed, bringing over 35 years of dealership and body shop experience, and more than 52 years of combined automotive industry expertise to every repair. My commitment is simple: restore every vehicle to the highest standard, with the skill and integrity this trade demands.
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About ARC Certified

ARC is a not for profit organization based in the U.S. (Tennessee) and is open to all qualifying U.S. PDR technicians irrespective of affiliation or brand.

ARC certified uses visual confirmation over multiple transactions as a key component to the candidacy of our membership. Only expert and Master technicians will be recognized in the ARC programs.

The ARC membership will aim to maintain a minimum level of professional standards and workplace consistencies as applied to our fast growing trade.

ARC will remain an agenda free platform and simply serve our members openly and to the best of our abilities.