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took longer than expected though no fault of there own .but great service friendly helpful staff
Good speedy service
Car was picked up at agreed time, communication was excellent. Car returned with full service carried out. Would use again
Very friendly and honest. Will defo use again.
Oil change and flush done good service they went out there way to make you feel welcome
Fantastic Garage , Constant communication and stress free putting me at ease over Christmas, Clutch replacement done, Car picked up, repaired and return withing 24 Hours. Couldn't recommend more
Not the cheapest quote but based on past service happy to use this independent garage again. Patrick kindly picked up the car from my home and delivered back within a few hours having completed the job with high quality parts.
Prompt service and turn around, recommended.
I had issue with my Audi A6 dual mass flywheel 12 plate. Patrick is very knowledgeable mechanic, he spoke to me over the phone on Friday and was ready to fix the problem very next day on saturday, he collected my car in the morning at 8am and fixed my car at 4pm the same day he then drove back to me with my car, explained to what work he had done and interestingly recorded the video while carrying out the work. he had wireless card payment machine so was easy to pay him. pleased with everything and big thanks to Patrick
A friend of mine ended up repairing my car for me, but these guys have amazing customer service, couldn't have helped me more, will be using in the future!
Had to get my Cambelt and Water Pump replaced. Had my fair share of doubts at first as the price was a lot cheaper than other garages, but the work done was second to none and also at a very reasonable price. Lovely people and service, would defo return!
Got my wheel bearing fixed great price! No problems would 100% use again.
Very excellent service, highly recommended, wish they were slightly nearer.
Swift and easy booking process, car was ready 4 hour later with only additional costs being one bulb and some wiper blades. Thank you.
These guys are great! Wouldn’t go anywhere else
Fantastic garage no problems collected motor and it was repaired same day. Will use again thanks.
Prompt reply , Excellent service , will definitely use again + can highly recommend
Quickly found out what the issue was and fixed everything for me before 2PM on the same day, prices are competitive
Left car with part missing off bumper Helpful to recover and fix issue quickly
Some of the best service i have EVER had from any form of business. Simply magnificent levels of care and communication.
The bodywork required was greater then I thought, but Kyle and his team, replaced the parts and made the process very smooth. Thanks guys I will Be Back
Kyle and his team of mechanics are phenomenal on assessing the problem and repair it in no time.
Kyle at Eagles Autos really knows how to do his job. Great experience and great service. Superb customer service. Will definitely be back to check my car
Kyle was wonderful. He kept in regular contact and explained what needed repairing in a clear and understandable way without being condescending. My car was picked up from the MOT centre to save me having to drop it off, and the job was finished within 24 hours. Great service.
Fantastic service. Arrived when the said they would and fixed the car quickly. Excellent price and great service from beginning to end.
Panel beating is a job carried out by specialist bodywork technicians who can utilise specific tools and techniques to reshape the metal on the body of a car.
If you are involved in an accident, it will often be the body that takes the brunt of the damage as panels on a car are designed to absorb impact and reduce the force of a crash by cushioning the blow.
Even though a car may have suffered a huge impact, it doesn’t always mean that the panels need to be replaced.
Panel beating involves using a huge variety of tools to manipulate the metal and get it back to its original shape.
Depending on the extent of the damage, the amount of time and money spent will vary, however the cost is likely to be less than replacing an entire panel.
Getting a respray is a quick and easy job which most specialist body shops will be able to carry out.
Depending on the facilities at the body shop you choose, the time the job will take will vary.
Some specialists will have state of the art spraying booths and work with classic and high-end cars, these facilities will be able to deliver the highest quality of respray work as the paint and delivery system will be the best available.
However, the job is likely to be more expensive than a conventional body shop.
The time taken and cost of the service will depend on the type of paint and the size of the area that needs respraying.
Wrapping a car can help protect the paintwork from weather, chipping and rusting as well as UV rays which can fade the paint on your car.
Furthermore, if you happen to scratch or scuff your car, the wrapping will take the brunt of the damage and so protect the underlying paint.
You can have your car wrapped to display specific graphics if you are interested in changing the aesthetic of your car. If you want a stripe on your car or other shapes, you can make the request from a specialist who will provide you with a quote.
Before a vinyl wrap is applied; all the lights, door handles, trims and badges will be removed from the body of the car.
Special car wrapping surface cleaner will then be applied to your car before the wrap is applied.
Welding is an important part of bodywork car repair as it is essential for fitting different pieces of metal together.
Welding is a highly skilled job and should not be attempted unless you are a trained professional.
Many different parts of a car can be repaired with the help of a welding expert so do not think your car is written off if something falls out of the engine!
Rust removal can be a job completed without the need of a mechanic, however it depends on the extent of the damage and the area which is affected.
Rust forms when an anode, cathode and electrolyte combine.
The metal in your car acts as the cathode and anode which reacts with water (the electrolyte).
Even if your car is under cover, rust will form because of these elements coming together if the climate is humid enough.
You can buy specific products online which can help remove rust which are effective at repairing damage, however its effectiveness will vary on the extent of the damage.
The cost of a rust repair will once more depend on the extent of the damage.
Getting a scratch or scuff is common for cars in the UK. However, they can be perfectly removed with the right technical knowledge, tools and materials.
It’s important to remember that even if you have suffered from extensive scratching or scuffs, a trained professional can remove them with precision.
Removing a scratch is far cheaper than having an entire body piece replaced like a bumper so always check with a body shop to see if they can remove a scratch before replacing anything.
On average it doesn’t take too long to have your body work repaired when it comes to scratches and scuffs.
It’s important that you get a car scratch removed as soon as possible as it may get worse over time and the value of your vehicle will reduce.
Having a scratch removed by an expert is the best option unless you are a trained professional, as there are a variety of materials and techniques involved in the process.
The cost and time taken to complete the work will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the body work so make sure to get as many quotes as possible to avoid paying over the odds.
The mechanic will apply the paint to the car scratch, or car scuff, as part of the bodywork repair. The paintwork repair required for removing car scratches and car scuffs shouldn’t vary in time or cost greatly, from garage to garage.
The bodywork required on a car restoration will be significant as whole panels are likely to require replacement and the ones which stay as part of the original vehicle, will need to be welded and have rust and scratches removed.
A full restoration may take years and they often do, as mechanics and hobbyists use their spare time and money to build their own cars.
A huge amount of car body work will be required on restorations as all the components will be required to be removed and fixed back into place during different stages of the work.
Dent repair is one of the biggest parts of body work repair and is essentially the same as panel beating or panel bashing which is covered at the top of this guide.
SMART repair stands for; Small, Medium Area Repair Technology. It is a type of service offered by mechanics which includes the use of specialised tools, paints and materials to provide your car with a ‘good as new’ finish on an area which may be damaged.
Before the technology existed, if a panel was damaged, the entire piece would have to be replaced meaning more money and time would have to be spent on car maintenance.
The advances in technology mean that the speed and effectiveness of body work repair is significantly improved.
According to YouGov research, 65% of cars in the UK are carrying damage which could easily be repaired using SMART repair.
What can be fixed using SMART Repair?
Finding a trustworthy mechanic can be a daunting process. Finding one that can do a good job and charge a fair price, is not always easy which is why we simplified the process.
We work with a network of 11,500 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive bodywork garages near you.To find the best bodyshop in your region;
You can then compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the best body work deal in your area, before booking online.
