Accident & collision repairs
Cosmetic and panel repairs after a collision, from a single damaged panel to more extensive bodywork.
- Cars and vans
- Panel repair and replacement
- Refinishing and colour matching
- Insured and private repairs
Services
Body repairs for cars and vans in Colchester
From a scuffed bumper to significant accident damage, every repair starts the same way: send us photos on WhatsApp and we'll advise.
Insurance repair assistance
Help with the repair side of an insurance claim, with clear updates on your vehicle.
- Repair estimates for claims
- Liaising on the repair
- Clear updates
- Private repairs too
Non-fault accident repairs
Support getting your car repaired when another driver was to blame.
- Support with non-fault claims
- Repair assessments
- Clear communication
- Cars and vans
Bumper repairs
Scuffed, cracked or pushed-in bumpers repaired and refinished where repair is the sensible option.
- Corner scuffs and scrapes
- Cracks and splits
- Refinishing and blending
- Sensor-equipped bumpers
Dent removal & paintless dent repair
Dents and dings removed, including paintless dent repair (PDR) where the damage is suitable.
- Door dings
- Car park dents
- Paintless dent repair where suitable
- Conventional panel repair
Scratch & paintwork repairs
Scratches, scuffs, key marks and paint damage repaired, with careful colour matching.
- Scratches and key marks
- Scuffs and stone chips
- Colour matching
- Panel refinishing
Car resprays & colour matching
Panel resprays and larger refinishing work, matched to your car's existing paint.
- Panel and partial resprays
- Lacquer peel
- Metallic and pearl finishes
- Blending into adjacent panels
Alloy wheel refurbishment
Kerbed, scuffed and corroded alloys refurbished to a clean finish.
- Kerb damage
- Scuffs and scrapes
- Corrosion and lacquer failure
- Single wheel or full set
End-of-lease repairs
Cosmetic repairs before you hand back a lease or PCP car, so you know what's worth fixing.
- Scuffs and scratches
- Small dents
- Bumper corners
- Kerbed alloy wheels
Headlight restoration
Cloudy, yellowed headlight lenses cleaned up for a clearer, fresher look.
- Cloudy lenses
- Yellowed plastic
- Surface haze
- Pairs or single lamps
Parking sensor retrofits
Parking sensors fitted to vehicles that don't have them, colour matched to the bumper.
- Rear and front sensors
- Colour-matched sensor heads
- Cars and vans
- Advice on suitability
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Message
Tap a quote button. WhatsApp opens with a message ready to send — add your make and model.
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Send vehicle photos
Attach clear photos of the damage in the WhatsApp chat: one wide, a few close-ups.
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Assessment
We review your photos and, where needed, arrange to see the vehicle at Hythe Hill.
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Quote
We explain what we recommend, why, and what it should cost before any work starts.
Photos help us give an initial estimate. Some damage needs a physical inspection, and final pricing follows our assessment — we can't guarantee a price from photos alone. Photos are shared only in WhatsApp; this website doesn't collect uploads.
Quotes via WhatsApp
Send us a few photos. We'll take it from there.
Message (01206) 912198 with your make, model and photos of the damage. For general enquiries, call the workshop.