Why Do I Need a Paint Repair?
You want your car to look its best and be able to take pride in its appearance.
Scuffed paintwork ruins that.
Not only that, but damage from stone chips and acidic marks from bird droppings can cause the paint to rust and drastically age your car. In some cases, this can cause larger problems with your structural integrity and lead to more expensive repairs.
If you have any scratches, scuffs or paint chips, a paint repair will improve the appearance of your car and increase its resale value.
When Do I Need to Book a Car Paint Repair?
- The paintwork is dull or peeling
- You can see the sheet metal underneath
- There is some other paint damage, such as a scratch, scuff or chip
If you're experiencing any of the above, we recommend booking your car in for a paint repair near you as soon as possible.
What Services Can a Car Paint Shop Provide?
A car paint shop can provide many services. Which one you need depends on the damage you have suffered.
When you book your paint repairs through BookMyGarage, we ask you to first select your car's damage in our tool. This ensures the price estimates you'll see in the comparison engine are accurate. The technician will also use this information and their findings from the inspection to conduct one of the following services:
Paint Local
A paint local is designed to improve the appearance of a specific section of your car. If you have suffered a nasty scratch or dent, the technician will complete the repair and then apply a paint local.
You always receive a high-quality finish in a colour that's an exact match to the rest of your vehicle.
SMART repairers can conduct these localised paint repairs.
Half-Respray
For more extensive damage, a half-respray may be required. If you have had an accident or fitted replaced bodywork parts that don't match your vehicle, a half-respray can solve your problem.
Parts that can be resprayed include door sills, wheel arches, bumpers or other larger body panels.
Full Car Respray
A full car respray can help restore the condition of your car or give you the freedom to paint it whatever colour you choose. A technician will safely strip the car back to the metal shell and respray the entire bodywork in a colour of your choice. If your vehicle has any rust patches or corrosion, they will repair this first.
A full car respray is the best way to express your imagination and personality through your vehicle or breathe life back into old paintwork.
The technician will always provide the best recommendation for your car based on the extent of the damage.
Why Book Your Car’s Paint Repair Through BookMyGarage?
Over 17.7 million drivers have compared prices to book their MOT, servicing and repairs on BookMyGarage. In fact, when you compare paint shops near you through our online comparison site, you can save up to 70% when you choose one of the lower-cost options!
As one of the UK’s leading garage comparison sites, we’re dedicated to helping drivers save money on their car repairs and maintenance. Here are just some of the ways we keep you in control of booking a paint repair near you:
No Upfront Payment. You never enter any payment details when you book your car paint repair. We never charge you any fees to use our site and you always pay the body shop directly after the appointment.
24/7 Online Booking. When you need a car respray or paint repair, you want to book it as soon as possible. You don’t want to wait around for the body shop to open so you can call up and get it sorted - and with BookMyGarage, you don’t have to. We allow you to make your appointment day or night, even when the car body shop is closed.
Easy 3-Step Booking Process. There’s no upfront registration and no faff. You just provide your vehicle’s details, select the paint damage in our tool, choose the best deal and provide a suitable date and time for your paint repair. That gives you more time to do the things you care about.
Clear Communication Throughout. After you make your booking, we’ll never leave you in the dark. Not only do we provide a confirmation email ourselves, but we also pass your contact details on to your chosen paint shop. This means they can keep in touch throughout the process. They may send you a confirmation email themselves and will contact you whenever there is a development with your appointment. That way, you get the peace of mind you deserve.
Compare estimates and save up to 70% on your car maintenance when you choose one of the lower-cost options through BookMyGarage. Enter your vehicle reg and postcode and then select your vehicle's damage to compare instant prices and book the best deal on a car paint repair near you in 3 steps.
How to Book into a Car Paint Shop Near You
- Enter your vehicle reg and postcode.
- Select the damage using our tool (details provided during the process).
- Compare estimates. You can sort body shops near you by whatever best suits your needs: price, distance, reviews and ratings or availability.
- Pick a date and time for your appointment & complete your booking - you'll never pay for anything until after all the work is complete.
After you book your car’s paint repair, we send you a confirmation email with a summary of your booking. We also inform the paint shop, who may also be in touch to confirm the appointment or to ask for extra details.
Most importantly, you never pay for your booking until after all the work has been completed and deal with the paint shop directly after the initial booking process. You also have the ability to change or cancel your booking for free until the day of your appointment.
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