Advice Centre
Repair guides, paintwork care and honest advice — from the team that actually fixes the cars.
How Much Does a Full Car Respray Cost in the UK?
The honest answer to the question we're asked most — what drives the price of a respray, what cheap resprays cut, and how to judge a quote.
Paintless Dent Removal vs Traditional Dent Repair: Which Does Your Car Need?
PDR keeps your factory paint and costs less — but it can't fix everything. Here's how we decide which method your dent needs.
Do You Have to Use Your Insurer's Approved Repairer? Know Your Rights
No — and knowing that can make the difference between a repair done to a cost target and one done properly. Your rights, explained simply.
Stone Chips: Why Small Paint Damage Becomes Expensive Rust Repair
A £150 chip repair ignored today is a £600+ corrosion repair in two winters. The lifecycle of a stone chip, and when to act.
Choosing a Body Shop for a Porsche or Ferrari: What to Look For
The wrong repair permanently costs a prestige car value. Seven things to check before you hand over the keys to any body shop.
Just Had a Respray? How to Care for Fresh Paint
The first 30 days decide how long a respray stays perfect. The do's, the don'ts, and the one habit that ruins more paint than anything else.
Got damage that needs looking at?
Dents, scratches, accident damage or a full respray — get a free, no-obligation estimate from our Byfleet body shop.