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SMART repair

A SMART repair is a cost-effective and efficient technique we use to fix minor damage on your car, such as scratches or dents, without replacing or respraying the entire panel. By targeting the damaged area with specialised tools and materials, we restore your car’s appearance quickly. This saves you time and money compared with more extensive traditional repairs.

  • Scratches: surface scratches can often be repaired to restore the original appearance.
  • Dents: small dents in car panels can be repaired without replacing or repainting the whole panel.
  • Chips and cracks: minor chips and cracks, for example in bumpers, can be repaired with specialised materials and techniques.
  • Scuffs: scuff marks on bumpers, plastic and painted surfaces can be treated and repaired.
  • Minor paint damage: paint chips and blemishes can be touched up and blended into the surrounding area.
  • Alloy wheel damage: scratches, chips and minor dents on alloy wheels can often be repaired.

Traditional repairs often involve extensive work, such as replacing entire components or respraying whole panels. SMART repairs focus on the damaged area only, using specialised tools and techniques.

This is generally more cost-effective, quicker and less wasteful than traditional methods, with less time off the road — which is why it’s a popular choice for minor damage.

It depends on the type and extent of the damage. For minor damage such as small scratches, dents or chips, a SMART repair typically takes a few hours to half a day; more significant or complex repairs can take longer. Send us photos and we can give you a more precise estimate with your quote.

Alloy wheel refurbishment

Alloy wheel refurbishment restores your existing wheels to their original or near-original condition by repairing damage such as scratches, chips or dents. The process typically includes cleaning, sanding, repainting and sealing the wheels.

It depends on the extent of the damage and your wheels’ requirements; typically anywhere from a few hours to a full day.

Our service is mobile, which means:

  • Convenience: we come to you at home, at work or another location, so there’s no trip to a workshop.
  • Less downtime: you can get on with your day while we work on your wheels.
  • No extra costs for taking your car to and from a workshop.
  • Personal attention to the specific damage on your wheels.
  • Fewer journeys, so lower emissions.
  • Cost: refurbishing your existing wheels is usually much cheaper than buying new ones.
  • Originality: you keep the same design, style and specification, so the fit and look stay right.
  • Time: it’s quicker than sourcing, buying and fitting new wheels.
  • Less waste: extending the life of your wheels is the more sustainable option.
  • Customisation: you can change the colour or finish at the same time.
  • Repairs: scratches, chips and dents are fixed, restoring your wheels to their original or near-original condition.
  • Scratches: minor or more pronounced scratches can be sanded, filled and repainted to blend in.
  • Chips: small chips can be filled and smoothed, preventing further damage.
  • Dents: minor dents can be carefully reshaped and smoothed without compromising the wheel.
  • Corrosion or pitting: affected areas can be cleaned, treated and refinished to protect against further damage.
  • Kerb damage: scratches, scuffs or dents from kerbs can be repaired and refinished to match the rest of the wheel.
  • Fading or discolouration: wheels can be repainted or refinished for an even, attractive finish.

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