Compare Ford bodyshop repair quotes from specialist garages

Ford was the first carmaker to introduce a vehicle assembly line, speeding up the process of production and bringing cars to more people than ever before. The brand's motorsport credentials are equally impressive. In the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans race, Ford ended Ferrari's six-year winning streak, beating the likes of Porsche and Lamborghini to the title with an ever-popular GT40.

Jim Morrison, the lead singer of rock band The Doors, famously adored his 1967 Ford Shelby GT500, the only car he ever owned. It is a mystery to this day where the vehicle ended up after his death.

Find out the average price of a Ford service or MOT here, or read this guide to see how Ford's maintenance costs compare with Vauxhall and Volkswagen.

Many types of car bodywork repairs can help you get your vehicle looking good as new.

If your car is damaged, you could consider panel beating, a technique used by specialist bodyshop technicians to reshape the metal on the vehicle's body. For a small amount of damage, you might opt for a SMART (small-medium area technology) repair, which is suitable for various jobs, such as a car scratch repair.

A car paint shop may offer you two options: respraying or vinyl wrapping. The latter is typically cheaper than the former. The difference between a car paint shop vs bodyshop is that a paint shop may not repair damage, whereas a bodyshop may offer both damage repair jobs and paint jobs.

FixMyCar is the best way to find and compare expert local bodyshops for recommended car body repairs.