Hosted by Zan Vidic · 🇺🇸 US · EN · 24 episodes
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PDR Universe is where PDR gets real. Hosted by Žan and Zeeshan, the podcast dives into the unfiltered side of Paintless Dent Repair — the wins, the mistakes, the grind, and the mindset behind top technicians and successful PDR businesses.
Zan Vidic hosts PDR Universe, a leisure show with 24 episodes published.
What is PDR? Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) is one of the fastest-growing automotive repair methods in the world, yet many vehicle owners still don't fully understand what it is, how it works, or what types of dents can act
Should you glue pull first or push first? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Zan Vidic and Zeeshan break down one of the most important decisions every Paintless Dent Repair technician faces. The discussion cov
This week on the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and permanent co-host Zeeshan look back at the recent European PDR Tech Meetup held in Slovenia. From technicians traveling over 1,500 km to attend, to networking, technic
Who helped shape your PDR career? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan discuss the technicians, mentors, competitors, podcast hosts and industry legends who influenced their journeys in Pain
In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Zeeshan shares his full experience competing at the CamAuto GPR Competition in Canada — one of the most advanced paintless dent repair competitions in the world. We discuss: H
How do PDR technicians find hail storms fast in Europe? In this episode of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Bartosz Zawadzki to talk about Hail Signals Europe — a platform designed to help pa
How to improve your PDR skills and avoid the biggest paintless dent repair mistakes. In this PDR Universe Podcast episode, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan break down the top mistakes even advanced PDR technicians still make during
🎙️ PDR Universe Podcast Ep. 18 – Martin Sadler In this episode, we talk with Martin Sadler — one of the most experienced and respected PDR technicians in the industry. With over 25 years in the field, Martin shares his
What is it really like to be a hail technician? In this episode, we break down the real life of PDR hail work — from travel and long hours to money, stress, and lifestyle. If you're thinking about getting into hail damag
In Episode 16 of the PDR Universe Podcast, we talk with Steven Dyke about the CAM Auto GPR Competition, glue pull repair, big dent repair, and where the PDR industry is heading next. We get into Steven’s PDR backstory, h
How do you actually learn PDR and get started in paintless dent repair? In this episode, we break down the best ways to learn PDR, from in-person training and online courses to apprenticeship and self-taught learning. We
PDR Universe - Episode 14 In this episode, we talk about why some PDR technicians get stuck in their journey and stop improving. Maybe the work is still coming in. Maybe the customers are happy. Maybe the money is still
In Episode 13 of the PDR Universe Podcast, we talk about a big business question for dent techs: should you open your own PDR shop, or stay mobile? Žan and Zeeshan break down the pros, cons, risks, costs and long-term op
🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 12 In this episode, Žan and Zeeshan sit down with DB Expo 2026 Champion Alex Piven to talk about what it really takes to compete and win in PDR. We cover: ✅ how Alex started in PDR ✅ learning f
In Episode 11 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan and Zeeshan talk about how PDR technicians should communicate with insurance adjusters. Topics include: • How to justify repair hours • Why adjusters underestimate PDR repai
🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 10 This episode was recorded LIVE at IASRE 2026 in Germany 🇩🇪 We break down: ✅ the new competition format ✅ tougher dents + less time ✅ why that makes judging better ✅ the growth of the expo
In Episode 9 of the PDR Universe Podcast, Žan Vidic and Zeeshan sit down with Josh Kidd (Canada) to discuss scaling a PDR business with an abundance mindset — without burning bridges. Josh shares his journey from early d
🎙️ PDR Universe – Episode 8 We’re joined by Stefan from the USA 🇺🇸 — an 18-year autobody tech making the transition into full-time PDR. We talk about the REAL side of switching: ✅ aluminum surprises ✅ underbidding and
🏆 Should you compete in PDR even if you don’t win? In PDR Universe – Episode 7, we recap MTE and Dent Olympics, and break down why competitions are valuable even without a trophy. Competing helps you: ✅ perform under pr
Burnout in PDR is real—especially in hail season. What helped YOU the most when you felt burned out: time off, changing environment, changing work type, or something else? Train with us (Hail + PDR fundamentals): https:/
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PDR Universe is hosted by Zan Vidic. The show is categorised under leisure (automotive) and has published 24 episodes.
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