Car Body Repairs in Coventry

What this service covers

Car body repairs cover a wide range of cosmetic and moderate impact issues. Typical jobs include:

• Parking dents and creases on doors, wings and quarter panels
• Scratches through clear coat or into colour coat
• Bumper corner scrapes and cracked plastic where repair is suitable
• Misaligned panels and uneven gaps after low-speed impacts
• Stone-chip clusters and lacquer breakdown on leading edges
• Previous repairs that need correcting for texture or colour match

If you’re not sure which method is best, we’ll explain your options and the trade-offs between speed, finish quality and long-term durability.

Cost factors

Body repair pricing is influenced by access, prep time and the paint system more than the mark itself. The biggest cost drivers are usually:

• Damage depth and spread (a sharp crease often needs more shaping than a soft dent)
• Panel access and removal needs (trim, liners, bumpers, lights, sensors)
• Paint type and blending (solid vs metallic/pearl; number of adjacent panels)
• Material type (steel, aluminium, plastics) and the correct repair method
• Parts requirements (clips, brackets, mouldings) and parts lead times
• Previous repairs (filler thickness, cracking, poor prep) that must be corrected

We confirm final pricing after inspection, once method and scope are agreed.

Repair process

A professional repair is staged so quality is repeatable, not dependent on shortcuts. A typical Coventry booking follows these steps:

1. Inspection & method choice: We check damage boundaries, panel alignment and paint condition. Then we decide repair vs replacement, and what blending strategy will look most natural.
2. Preparation & shaping: Panels are prepared correctly, dents are reshaped, edges are stabilised, and surfaces are refined to a consistent substrate before paint.
3. Paint match & refinishing: Colour is matched using coded references and test checks. Repaired areas are refinished and blended so transitions are not obvious.
4. Curing & finishing: Controlled drying/cure time helps durability. Once cured, the finish is refined and checked under lighting for texture and gloss consistency.
5. Quality check & handover: Before collection we review fit, edges and finish, and share aftercare guidance so the result stays consistent.

Repair-first vs replacement: how the decision is made

A repair-first plan can be great value when the panel can be restored safely and the finish can be blended properly. It also reduces waste and often keeps downtime lower. However, repair is not always the most durable choice when mounts, edges, or structural integrity are compromised.

During inspection we look at panel shape, mounting condition and how the damage affects fit. If replacement is recommended, it is usually because it produces a safer, cleaner outcome with less long-term risk than pushing a repair beyond sensible limits.

How to prepare for the quickest, most accurate quote

Send three photo types: a wide shot that shows the full side of the car, a medium shot that shows the panel and nearby gaps, and a close-up that shows the damage edge and depth. Photos taken in bright shade (not harsh direct sun) usually show depth best.

If you can, add context: whether the panel is rubbing, whether paint is broken, and your preferred booking window. Clear inputs reduce guesswork and help us recommend the most practical repair method first time.

Turnaround time guidance

Turnaround depends on repair scope. Many single-panel cosmetic jobs complete within 1–3 working days once booked in. Multi-panel work, parts ordering or heavier accident-related damage can take longer.

Where timing matters (work vehicles, lease returns), tell us upfront so we can plan a realistic schedule. A trustworthy timeline accounts for preparation and cure time, not just “paint hours”.

For a fast next step, use the quote form on the homepage contact section and include photos.

Aftercare and long-term finish

Fresh paintwork benefits from gentle washing for the first couple of weeks. Avoid aggressive chemicals or abrasion until the surface has fully stabilised.

If you are booking multiple jobs, we can help you prioritise. Fixing vulnerable areas first (chips, exposed edges, cracking lacquer) often protects the car better than only chasing visible marks.

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