Body work repairs

Banana1983782

Hi

I recently cleaned my car and I was shocked at so many scratches and rust. The two main ones were caused by other drivers on two occasions. Car is 14 years old.

Does anyone know roughly what a body shop/garage would charge to repair these?

I’ve done home/DIY body repairs previously but I no longer have the open space and I can’t really be bothered to fix these myself.

Given the age and my budget (not huge) I am not looking for full respray on the affected areas. I am minded that garages will want to do the job properly, if putting their name and reputation to the work.

Banana1983782

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Banana1983782

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sheramber

Go to a body shop and ask for an estimate of the cost.

If you’re not happy try another one.

Banana1983782

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81925115#Comment_81925115

Thanks for stating the obvious. I’m looking for anyone with experience that has a rough idea before I do this…

sheslookinhot

Rough budget is £200-300 per panel to be painted.

Mildly_Miffed

You could make that look a lot tidier with a small wire brush (to clean the rust back to bright metal), some rust-inhibitor on those bits of bare metal, then primer and top-coat pens.

Banana1983782

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81925197#Comment_81925197

Wow that’s a lot, but I suppose time is money and this is skilled labour.

Banana1983782

Something to consider if I choose not to do the work professionally.

sheramber

where you live will affect the cost.

Expensive area or cheaper area.

Banana1983782

https://forums.moneysavingexpert.com/discussion/comment/81925404#Comment_81925404

If you don’t have anything helpful to contribute please don’t comment. You’re stating the obvious yet again. Of course the area is going to affect the cost. I won’t be acknowledging any future comments from your username.