Vehicle / Car Body Repair in Bristol, City Of Bristol (2)

Scratched, dented, cracked, battered… Whatever shape your car’s in, we’re here to help you find the right body repair shop in Bristol to get it sorted.

Whether it’s a light scuff on your bumper or a full car respray, all kinds of vehicle body repairs are offered by our checked tradespeople, who’ve been rated by people like you. You can compare quotes, see what's included, and feel a little more confident about what comes next - especially if you've never used a body shop before.

And if you’re in a hurry, we’ve got that covered too - with garages and body shops who can offer emergency repairs, and help finding body repair services available in or near your area of Bristol.

What to expect from hiring a vehicle and car body repair in Bristol

Common jobs we see on Checkatrade:

• Bumper and panel repairs
• Car scratch and paint repair
• Alloy wheel refurbishments
• Dent removal (including paintless dent repair)
• Full car resprays
• Accident and crash damage fixes

Average costs in Bristol:

• Surface scratch repair: ~£90
• Deeper paintwork fixes: £150–£300
• Minor dent repair: £120–£335
• Full respray: From £1,000+ (depending on size and make)
• Door or panel replacement: £434–£698

See our guide to vehicle and car body repair costs for more information.

What’s usually included in your quote:

• Labour and repair time
• Paints, fillers, and finishing materials
• Blending and polishing
• Parts (if something needs replacing)

Watch out for extra costs like:

• Premium paint brands (e.g. pearlescent or custom shades)
• Colour-matching across multiple panels
• VAT (sometimes quoted separately)

How long will it take?

• Minor jobs (like a simple scratch or dent repair): 1–3 hours
• Resprays or structural repairs: 1–5 days depending on complexity

Check for these before booking:

• Are they listed on Checkatrade with positive reviews?
• Do they carry Public Liability Insurance?
• Are they members of the Vehicle Repair Association (VRA)?

Find vehicle and car body repair for the job you need in Bristol

Looking for something specific? Search for:

• Find scratch repair in Bristol
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