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all of the following are true about pdr except:
a. it is only used on exterior body panels.
b. creating access holes is not allowed.
c. it may not be allowed by some vehicle makers.
d. it is a repair option for dents with microcracking in the finish.

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# Brief Explanations:
To solve this, we analyze each option about Paintless Dent Repair (PDR):
- Option A: PDR is mainly for exterior body panels (since interior panels are hard to access without disassembly, and PDR relies on accessing from behind, but exterior panels are typical). However, let's check others.
- Option B: PDR does not allow creating access holes (it uses existing gaps or access points, not drilling new ones) – this is true.
- Option C: Some vehicle makers may not allow PDR (due to warranty or design concerns) – this is true.
- Option D: PDR is for dents without microcracking (microcracking means the finish is damaged, and PDR is for minor dents with intact finish; dents with microcracking are not suitable for PDR). So D is false. Wait, no – the question is "EXCEPT", so we need to find the false statement. Wait, re - evaluating:
Wait, PDR (Paintless Dent Repair) – let's recall:
- A: PDR is used on exterior body panels (since you need to access the back of the panel, which is possible on exterior panels; interior panels are harder, so it's mainly exterior. But is it "only" used? Maybe not, but let's check D.
- D: PDR is for dents with microcracking? No, microcracking in the finish means the paint is damaged, and PDR is for dents where the paint is intact. So D is false. But wait, the question is "All of the following are true about PDR EXCEPT" – so we need to find the one that is false.
Wait, let's re - check each:
- A: "It is only used on exterior body panels." – PDR is mostly used on exterior body panels (since you can access the back through gaps, etc.), but is it "only"? Maybe not, but let's check D.
- D: "It is a repair option for dents with microcracking in the finish." – PDR requires the paint/finish to be intact (no microcracking), because if there's microcracking, the paint is damaged, and PDR is about dent removal without repainting. So D is false. But wait, maybe I got it wrong. Wait, the options:
Wait, the correct answer is D? No, wait, let's think again. Wait, the question is which is NOT true. Let's check each:
- A: PDR is used on exterior body panels (doors, fenders, etc.), and it's not typically used on interior panels (since access is hard), so "only" exterior – maybe that's a stretch, but let's see B, C, D.
- B: Creating access holes is not allowed in PDR (correct, as PDR uses existing access points, not drilling new ones).
- C: Some vehicle makers may not allow PDR (correct, due to concerns about panel integrity or warranty).
- D: PDR is for dents with microcracking – no, microcracking means the finish is damaged, and PDR is for dents where the finish is intact. So D is false. But wait, the question is "EXCEPT", so the false one is the answer. Wait, but maybe I messed up. Wait, let's check the original question again.
Wait, the options:
A. It is only used on exterior body panels. – Is this true? PDR is mainly used on exterior body panels, but is it "only"? Maybe not, but let's see D.
D. It is a repair option for dents with microcracking in the finish. – PDR is not suitable for dents with microcracking (as the finish is damaged, and PDR is for dent removal without affecting the paint). So D is false. But wait, maybe the correct answer is D? No, wait, maybe A is false. Wait, no – let's check reliable sources. PDR can be used on some interior panels if access is possible, but mostly exterior. So "only" used on exterior is not true? But then A would be false. But this is confusing. Wait, let's check the other options again:
- B: Creating access holes is not allowed in PDR – this is true (PDR technicians use existing gaps, not drill new holes).
- C: Some vehicle makers may not allow PDR – this is true (due to warranty, design, or concerns about panel strength).
- D: PDR for dents with microcracking – no, microcracking means the paint is damaged, so PDR is not for that. So D is false. But the question is "EXCEPT", so the one that is not true is D? Wait, no – the question is which statement is NOT true about PDR. So the answer is D? Or A?
Wait, I think I made a mistake. Let's start over.
Paintless Dent Repair (PDR) basics:
- PDR is used to repair dents where the paint finish is intact (no cracks, no microcracking). So dents with microcracking in the finish are not suitable for PDR. So option D says "It is a repair option for dents with microcracking in the finish" – this is false.
- Option A: "It is only used on exterior body panels." – PDR is mostly used on exterior body panels (doors, fenders, hood, trunk), but can it be used on some interior panels if access is available? Maybe, but it's mainly exterior. But is it "only"? Maybe the statement is true in the context of typical use (even if not absolute "only").
- Option B: "Creating access holes is not allowed." – True, PDR uses existing access points (like between panels, through window openings, etc.), not drilling new holes.
- Option C: "It may not be allowed by some vehicle makers." – True, some manufacturers may prohibit PDR due to concerns about panel integrity or warranty.

So the statement that is not true about PDR is D. But wait, the question is "All of the following are true about PDR EXCEPT" – so the answer is D? No, wait, D is false, so it's the one that is not true. So the correct answer is D? Wait, no – maybe I have it backwards. Wait, the question is asking which is NOT true. So the answer is D: "It is a repair option for dents with microcracking in the finish." because PDR requires the paint/finish to be intact (no microcracking).
But wait, let's check the options again. Wait, maybe the correct answer is A. Let's see: PDR is not only used on exterior body panels. For example, some interior panels (like door inner panels) can be repaired with PDR if there's access. So "only used on exterior body panels" is false. So A is false. Then the answer is A.
Ah, here's the mistake earlier. PDR can be used on some interior panels (if access to the back of the panel is possible, like through door panels' access holes or gaps). So saying "It is only used on exterior body panels" is false. So the correct answer is A.
# Answer:
A. It is only used on exterior body panels.

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