Compare Citroen Berlingo accident repair quotes from specialist garages

Over the years, Citroen has come up with more than a few quirky ideas. The second car it produced, the 1922 Type C 5HP, became known as the ‘petit citron' (little lemon) because of its small size and the yellow paint colour you could order it in. Since then, there has been the Citroen Picasso, taking inspiration from Pablo Picasso's use of shape. The Citroen DS 19 was the vehicle of choice for the French President Charles de Gaulle, who survived an assassination attempt in 1962 thanks to the car's superior suspension system, allowing his chauffeur to drive away after two of the tyres were shot.

The Citroen Berlingo may not be the most stylish MPV on the road, but what it lacks in appearance, it more than makes up for in practicality, spaciousness and affordability. Not only is it cheap to buy, but it's also cheap to run and has relatively few common problems. Citroen has issued recalls relating to the steering column and seat belts in some models. The top-end diesel engine achieves 0-62 mph in 11 seconds with a top speed of 114 mph, and the petrol version is 0.5 seconds slower. In 2023, Auto Express awarded the Berlingo four stars out of five.

Car accident repair services ensure your car is repaired to the highest standard without compromising safety. Common types of damage following an accident are a missing/damaged bumper, cracked windscreen, car frame damage, scratches and disjointed doors. As such, repairs often include dent removal, body repairs, scratch removal, bumper repair and paintwork.

Minor crash repairs may involve purely cosmetic fixes. On the other hand, if your car sustains severe damage, the repair cost of which your insurance company deems high compared to the value of the vehicle, it may be written off. Category C and D (old salvage code) and N and S (new salvage code) write-offs can still legally be repaired, although the cost of doing so is usually high, and the value of the car will be diminished.

It isn't a good idea to do a car damage repair job if you're not a trained mechanic; instead, it's best to book an authorised car accident repair centre.