Matched to the Right Repair
Your journey to the perfect repair in four simple steps
Assess your damage
Identify the damage type and measure the affected area. Our smart assessment helps determine the repair complexity.
Answer quick questions
Select affected panel
Pick your price & finish
Assess your damage
Identify damage type
Which Repair Type Do You Need?
Understanding the difference between SMART repairs and full bodyshop work helps you get the right fix at the right price. Browse examples below or watch our quick guide.
SMART Repair vs Full Repair
Watch our 2-minute guide to identify your repair type
Stone Chips
Small chips of paint missing from the bonnet, bumper or panels caused by road debris.
Scratches and Scuffs
Surface-level scratches that haven't deeply damaged the metal or distorted the panel shape.
Minor Bumper Scuffs
Plastic bumpers that have scrapes or scratches.
Small Dents (PDR)
Minor dings where the paint is still intact. Often handled via Paintless Dent Removal.
Alloy Wheel Kerbing
Scratches or scuffs on the outer rim of your wheels.
Major Collision Damage
Anything involving crumpled metal, frame misalignment, or deployed airbags.
Large Dents
If the panel or panels are damaged and cover a significant portion of the vehicle.
Deep Key Scratches
Long "vandal" damage that run across multiple doors or panels. Hard to "blend" invisibly.
Bonnet or Panel Repainting
Large, flat surfaces like roofs, bonnets or panels catch the light easily, making a localised SMART repair look obvious.
Extensive Corrosion
Where extensive corrosion is apparent and may require significant repair or replacement of panel.
Cracked or Split Bumpers
While some plastic welding is possible, a structural crack usually warrants a bumper replacement for safety.
Swipe to explore 11 types
Decide on your repair
Which repair does your damage qualify for?
SMART Repair
Small to Medium Area Repair Technology
- Fast turnaround
Usually 2-4 hours. Sometimes while you wait.
- Cost effective method
Localised spot repairs only
- No need to replace panels
Use specialist tooling & paints
Best for:Car park scuffs, shopping trolley scratches, minor bumper damage—anything you wouldn't claim on insurance for.
Full Body Repair
The traditional bodyshop
- Full panel respray
Entire door, wing, or bonnet.
- Restored to pre-accident condition
You won't know it was ever damaged.
- Longer turnaround & repair guarantees
Takes longer & gives repair guarantees
Best for:leasing vehicle returns, restoring your pride & joy, prestige vehicles, insurance claims, accident repair or collision damage
Good to know
Most bodyshops can do SMART repairs— they have the equipment, the specialist tools, and the skills. It's just a smaller job for them.
But not all SMART repairers can do full bodyshop work. They specialise in mobile, localised fixes and may not have the facilities for complex panel work or full resprays.
That's why we show both:Once you've identified which repair type applies to you, you'll compare providers that can handle your specific repair type