Repair service
Panel beating and body panel repairs near Heathrow
Traditional panel beating skill, backed by modern repair equipment.
Panel repairs fix dented, creased or damaged wings, doors, bonnets and quarter panels, either by reshaping the original metal or, where that is not safe, by fitting a replacement panel. We carry out both at our workshop in Harlington, near Heathrow.
Panel work is where craftsmanship still matters. Where a panel can be safely reshaped we repair it, keeping original factory metal and reducing cost and turnaround.
Where damage is beyond safe repair, we replace to manufacturer method with correct fixings, sealing and corrosion protection.
If you would like to understand the reshaping side of the job first, our guide explains what panel beating involves.
BS10125 certified and an RAC Approved Repairer.
What this service includes
- Dent, crease and impact damage reshaping
- Wing, door, sill and quarter panel repair
- New panel fitting and alignment
- Seam sealing and cavity protection
- Gap and shut-line setting
- Preparation for refinishing
Typically suited to
- Car park knocks and impact dents
- Doors, wings and rear quarters
- Older vehicles needing bodywork restoration
- Vans and light commercial panels
Repair the panel or replace it?
Keeping the original factory panel is usually the better outcome where it is safe to do so. It keeps the car's original metal and seams, avoids new-part costs and normally shortens the time the car spends in the workshop. Dents, creases and impact damage on doors, wings, sills and rear quarters can often be reshaped by hand before the panel is prepared for paint.
When a panel is stretched, torn or too badly creased to restore properly, we fit a new one and set the gaps and shut lines so it sits correctly against its neighbours. Seams are sealed and cavities protected so the repair lasts.
Getting a price for panel work
The simplest way to start is to send photos of the damage on WhatsApp. We will tell you honestly whether the panel looks repairable and give you a clear estimate. For larger damage we will ask to see the car at our workshop at Wheatsheaf Yard in Harlington, near Heathrow. Estimates are free and carry no obligation.
Our process
- 01
Inspection
Full assessment of vehicle damage
- 02
Estimate
Detailed repair costing prepared
- 03
Approval
Work approved by insurer or customer
- 04
Repair
Carried out using correct repair methods
- 05
Quality Check
Final inspection before handover
Panel repair guides
Frequently asked questions
- Can a creased door or wing be repaired rather than replaced?
- Often, yes. Where the metal can be safely reshaped we repair it, keeping the original factory panel. If it is stretched or torn we fit a new panel instead.
- What happens when a panel has to be replaced?
- We fit the new panel to manufacturer method with correct fixings, set the gaps and shut lines, seal the seams and protect the cavities before refinishing.
- Do you repair panels on vans?
- Yes. Vans and light commercial panels are part of the panel work we carry out.
- How do I find out if my panel is repairable?
- Send photos on WhatsApp and we will tell you honestly whether it looks repairable, with a free estimate. Larger damage is best seen at our workshop.
Related repair guides
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- Car door replacement cost: what you are paying for
- Should a damaged car panel be repaired or replaced?
Workshop and local directions
Need panel repairs?
Send photos of the damage on WhatsApp for a fast response, or call and speak to a technician directly.