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Free UK planning estimate

Car body repair cost calculator

Build an item-by-item estimate for visible scratches, dents, bumper and panel damage—then send the same structured brief to relevant garages for written prices.

Up to four damaged areas Assumptions shown No signup to calculate

Step 1 · Visible damage

Describe each affected area

Use separate items when more than one panel is damaged. Choose what you can see; the repairer confirms hidden damage and the final method.

Live planning range

1 damage area selected

£110–£340

Updates as you change the details. This is a guide, not a quotation or price cap.

Damage area 1

Damage area 1

The model uses published UK planning bands and adjusts them consistently for visible size, panel, paint finish, paint condition, panel edges and larger vehicle body types. It deliberately does not diagnose hidden damage or predict an insurer’s decision.

Better written quotes

Give every repairer the same evidence

Consistent photographs and written scope make prices easier to compare.

  • Photograph the whole panel and a close-up in daylight
  • Include an object or ruler to show the damage size
  • Show every affected panel, edge, sensor and light
  • Ask each repairer to state the method, VAT and warranty
Local body repair

Body repair specialists around your area

Compare supplied ratings, listed guide prices, contact options and services. Labels appear only where the available data supports a direct comparison.

Top listed rating

Premium alloy wheel repair and refurbishment specialists. CNC machines for diamond cut alloys. 1-3 day turnaround.

By The Way Farm, Unit 5 DEF London Road, Stanwell, London · TW14 8RW

alloy wheel refurbishmentdiamond cut alloy repairpowder coating
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4.8listed rating

Specialist bodywork repairers for many manufacturers. Free car collection and delivery. Genuine parts and paint used.

17 Perry Common Road, Birmingham · B23 7AB

car body repairaccident repairbumper scuffs
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4.7listed rating

Birmingham's first mobile CNC alloy wheel refurbishment. 24-hour turnaround guaranteed. Collection and delivery service.

B43 7HY, Birmingham · B43 7HY

alloy wheel repairalloy refurbishmentdiamond cut full factory refurbishment
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Safety note: do not rely on an online estimate where lights, sensors, wheels, steering, airbags, cooling parts or structural panels may be affected. Arrange a professional inspection before driving.

Useful context

Questions this tool answers.

Describe up to four damaged areas to get an itemised UK planning range, understand the likely repair method and request comparable written prices from relevant garages.

How much does car body repair cost in the UK?

Small cosmetic repairs can start below £100, while painted dents, panel resprays and accident damage can cost several hundred pounds or more. Damage size, paint depth, panel count, vehicle and location all affect the quote.

Can a body repair calculator give an exact quote?

No. It can provide a useful planning range, but a repairer must inspect photographs or the vehicle to confirm access, hidden damage, paint matching, parts and labour.

Is SMART repair cheaper than a body shop?

A localised SMART repair can be cheaper when damage is small and suitable. Full-panel refinishing, cracked parts, structural damage or multi-panel blending normally requires a body shop assessment.

What should I include when comparing body repair quotes?

Compare the repair method, panels and parts included, paint blending, VAT, collection, courtesy car, warranty and whether hidden damage needs separate approval.