Car Body inspection, repair & replacement
Even the most careful drivers can experience the occasional scratch, dent or broken wing mirror on their vehicle. During car body repairs, a mechanic will assess the damage and check for associated parts and advise on what repairs are needed. The mechanic will then replace the part and advise if there are further parts that may need addressing.
Body services we offer
Wing Mirror replacement
The wing door mirror or housing can become damaged or broken, impairing the driver's ability to have a clear view of their surroundings. A wing mirror replacement involves the repair or replacement of the damaged mirror and replacing it with a new one.
Electric Window repair
Most modern vehicles are fitted with electric window operation that can wear out or get damaged over time. During an electric window repair, the faulty motors, switches or wiring is inspected and parts are repaired or replaced as needed.
Car Door Lock Cylinder replacement
A car door lock cylinder replacement is when the mechanical component located inside the door handle, responsible for securing and unlocking the door is removed and replaced with a new part.
Some of the Car Body jobs we offer
- Bonnet gas strut replacement (driver side)
- Bonnet gas strut replacement (passenger side)
- Bonnet lock barrel replacement
- Bonnet release cable replacement
- Bonnet release handle replacement
- Boot lid check & adjust
- Check & adjust Back door
- Electric window winder mechanism replacement - front (driver side)
- Electric window winder mechanism replacement - front (passenger side)
- Front door check & adjust
- Fuel filler flap release cable replacement
- Hatch/tailgate release cable replacement
- Instrument panel bulb replacement
- Interior mirror replacement
- Rear door check & adjust
- Rear hatch/tailgate check & adjust
- Rear hatch/tailgate gas strut replacement - (both)
- Rear hatch/tailgate gas strut replacement - (one)
- Window winder mechanism replacement - front (driver side)
- Window winder mechanism replacement - front (passenger side)
- Wing mirror cover replacement (unpainted) - driver side
- Wing mirror cover replacement (unpainted) - passenger side
- Wing mirror glass replacement (electric) - driver side
- Wing mirror glass replacement (electric) - passenger side
- Wing mirror glass replacement - driver side
- Wing mirror glass replacement - passenger side
- Wing mirror replacement (unpainted / electric) - driver side
- Wing mirror replacement (unpainted / electric) - passenger side
- Wing mirror replacement (unpainted / manual) - driver side
- Wing mirror replacement (unpainted / manual) - passenger side
Frequently asked questions about car body inspection, repair & replacements
Read our answers to questions about car body inspection, repair & replacement costs, symptoms and more.
What does the car body do?
The structure of your vehicle is mainly to protect you in the event of a crash, but there are a whole host of other reasons you may need a body repair. Mechanics can repair a wide variety of car body issues but you may want to give us a call if you can't find a certain repair.
How do you know there is something wrong with the car body?
Your car may not be opening, have a dent, or be completely broken. After you've ignored it, and tried to fix it with a plunger, you should get a qualified mechanic to diagnose and fix the problem.
When should you consider the car body replacement?
Cars won't just fall apart by themselves. They usually only break if something has happened to them. Even a relatively small collision can have other effects on your vehicle, like breaking a locking mechanism.
What happens during the car body replacement?
A mechanic will come to replace a section of the body, and assess the situation on the vehicle to see if there are any other problems. The mechanic will then replace the part and advise if there are further parts to replace. They will then test the system and adjust as neccessary.
How much does a Car Body inspection, repair & replacement cost?
Check out the ClickMechanic price for a car body inspection, repair & replacement. See the averages for different makes below. We consolidate industry standard data with millions of data points to give you the most accurate price. These estimates may include Wing mirror glass - driver side, Wing mirror glass - passenger side, Wing mirror glass - driver side, Wing mirror glass - passenger side, Door window mechanism (passenger side), Wing mirror cover (unpainted) - driver side and/or Wing mirror cover (unpainted) - passenger side.
| Name | Average Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Audi | £171 | Get exact price |
| BMW | £153 | Get exact price |
| Citroen | £112 | Get exact price |
| Ford | £111 | Get exact price |
| Land Rover | £216 | Get exact price |
| Mercedes-Benz | £175 | Get exact price |
| Nissan | £126 | Get exact price |
| Peugeot | £120 | Get exact price |
| Renault | £113 | Get exact price |
| Toyota | £129 | Get exact price |
| Vauxhall | £111 | Get exact price |
| Volkswagen | £119 | Get exact price |
Estimates on average repair costs, such as the above results for a car body inspection, repair & replacement, are based on ClickMechanic's quote data which combines multiple third-party sources. Actual costs may vary. We provide estimates on average repair costs for information only and accept no liability for any inaccuracies or errors. If you think an estimate is incorrect, please contact us to let us know.
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