Compare Alfa Romeo 147 welding repair quotes from specialist garages

Alfa Romeo is a quintessentially Italian carmaker known for the style and elegance of its sporty vehicles. In a 2008 episode of Top Gear, Hammond, Clarkson and May set out to prove that you can't be a proper petrolhead until you've owned an Alfa. The brand's iconic status also stretches beyond the small screen, with its cars appearing in a slew of blockbusters, including The Godfather, The Graduate, Octopussy and The Talented Mr Ripley.

At the 2022 Autocar Awards, the Alfa Romeo Giulia Quadrifoglio was named a future classic, earning praise for being "sublime to drive and beautiful to look at" - a statement that perfectly captures the spirit of the brand.

Car welding involves joining materials using extreme heat without the need for a binding material. Three main methods are used in the automotive industry: metal inert gas welding (MIG), plasma arc welding (PAW) and tungsten inert gas welding (TIG).

You can use car welding services for bodywork repairs and bigger structural jobs. For example, you might fix electrical problems, a rust patch, a cracked panel or a broken muffler using welding. Expert exhaust welders are common since this component often needs to be repaired using the above techniques.

The difference between a coded welder vs regular welder is that the former has taken an exam using a particular welding configuration. Unless the damage is minimal, you should try to book a coded welder.

Some mechanics may offer mobile car welding services near you, so it's worth researching as this could save you a trip to the garage.