Price Guide
How Much Does a Car Body Repair Really Cost?
Compare prices for 12 services across 343 UK locations. Data-driven pricing updated for .
National pricing
Car Body Repair Prices
National average prices. Select a city below for local pricing.
| Job | Low | Average | High | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bumper Repair | £100 | £200 | £350 | 2-4 hours |
| Bumper Replacement | £300 | £550 | £1,000 | 1-2 days |
| Scratch Repair | £80 | £180 | £350 | 1-3 hours |
| Dent Removal (PDR) | £60 | £120 | £250 | 30-90 minutes |
| Full Respray | £1,500 | £3,000 | £5,000 | 5-10 days |
| Panel Respray | £200 | £350 | £600 | 1-2 days |
| Windscreen Replacement | £200 | £350 | £700 | 1-2 hours plus curing time |
| Windscreen Chip Repair | £30 | £50 | £80 | 20-30 minutes |
| Alloy Wheel Refurbishment (Per Wheel) | £50 | £80 | £130 | 1-2 hours per wheel |
| Paint Protection Film (PPF) | £350 | £1,000 | £3,000 | 1-3 days |
| Ceramic Coating | £300 | £600 | £1,200 | 1-2 days |
| Accident Damage Repair | £500 | £2,000 | £5,000 | 3-14 days |
Bumper Repair
Low
£100
Average
£200
High
£350
2-4 hours
Bumper Replacement
Low
£300
Average
£550
High
£1,000
1-2 days
Scratch Repair
Low
£80
Average
£180
High
£350
1-3 hours
Dent Removal (PDR)
Low
£60
Average
£120
High
£250
30-90 minutes
Full Respray
Low
£1,500
Average
£3,000
High
£5,000
5-10 days
Panel Respray
Low
£200
Average
£350
High
£600
1-2 days
Windscreen Replacement
Low
£200
Average
£350
High
£700
1-2 hours plus curing time
Windscreen Chip Repair
Low
£30
Average
£50
High
£80
20-30 minutes
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment (Per Wheel)
Low
£50
Average
£80
High
£130
1-2 hours per wheel
Paint Protection Film (PPF)
Low
£350
Average
£1,000
High
£3,000
1-3 days
Ceramic Coating
Low
£300
Average
£600
High
£1,200
1-2 days
Accident Damage Repair
Low
£500
Average
£2,000
High
£5,000
3-14 days
Regional comparison
Bumper Repair by City
Average cost of bumper repair across key UK cities.
Local pricing
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Overview
What Does a Car Body Repair Do?
A car body repair provides professional services covering bumper repairs, dent removal, resprays, windscreen work, alloy wheel refurbishment and paint protection. They cover a range of services from straightforward options to more complex, bespoke work. Choosing the right body shop ensures you get quality results and a professional experience.
You should hire a car body repair whenever you need specialist expertise or professional-grade results. The right body shop brings experience, proper equipment, and industry knowledge that makes a real difference to the outcome.
Pricing for car body repair services depends on the complexity of what you need, the options chosen, and where you live in the UK. Simpler services sit at the lower end of the scale, while more involved or premium options will be significantly more expensive. The prices on this page give you a realistic range for each type of service so you know what to expect before getting quotes.
When hiring a car body repair, always get at least three quotes from different mechanics. Read recent reviews and ask for references. Always check certifications and itemised estimates. A reputable body shop will be happy to provide a detailed breakdown of costs and explain exactly what is included in their quote.
Common questions
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about car body repair costs in the UK.