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What is involved in car welding?

Car welding is a process carried out with specialist welding tools, which work to join two materials together without a separate binding material. It involved sculpting the materials using heat to fuse them together for a desirable end finish. It’s used by car technicians as an effective way to join components together permanently and on automotive repairs, especially larger structural jobs or collision repairs. 

Apart from this, car welding can be used to solve severe rust and corrosion problems. There are different types of welding methods used in the automotive industry, which include resistance metal inert gas (MIG) welding, plasma arc welding (PAW) and tungsten inert gas (TIG) welding. The type of welding used on your car will depend on the work that needs to be done and the amount of damage.

If you need to have bodywork or large structural work completed on your car, then car welding can be just the solution. If your car is suffering from a cracked car panel, a rusty patch, puncture in the body of the car, cracked chassis, muffler and so on, then you can book your car in for car welding to get it looking great again. In a car collision repair, welding is an integral part of returning damaged vehicles back to their pre-accident conditions.

Find specialist car welders and welding garages near you

Welding is a specialist job which requires knowledge of tools and processes associated with car welding. That is why it’s important to find local car welding garages and specialists to do the car welding for you. 

Luckily, WhoCanFixMyCar has a number of car welding specialists and welding garages near you that can book your car in for an inspection. 

At WhoCanFixMyCar, we help you compare trusted car welding garages near you. We work with a network of over 15,000 mechanics and garages across the UK so we can find competitive welding repair costs for you. Simply insert your postcode to compare the quotes and read reviews from previous customers to find the welding costs and deals before booking the local garage online.

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  • Share a few more details about the damage with the specialist and request a quote

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Compare car welding average costs and prices

The cost of car welding repairs can vary depending on your car make and model, plus the severity of the damage and labour time. Take a look below at the average quote on WhoCanFixMyCar for some of the top car makes.

Car MakeAverage Price
Audi£192.33
BMW£195.28
Citroen£331.78
Ford£327.62
Mercedes£393.73
Nissan£182.82
Peugeot£202.50
Renault£241.67
Toyota£370.42
Vauxhall£318.57
Volkswagen£538.84
Volvo£83.33

  • Welding

    The average cost of car welding repairs booked on WhoCanFixMyCar is £313.32

    Welding involves using high heat to fuse and reshape the metal your car body is made from. Welding is an effective solution for structural repairs and getting rid of rust or corrosion to your car.

    Can include
    • Damage assessment
    • Welding repair
  • Car bodyshop

    The average cost of a car body repair booked on WhoCanFixMyCar is around £453.41.

    Car bodyshops can do anything from damage assessment, to removing scratches and dents, respraying and painting and replacing panels. Depending on the service, this can vary largely in price and can be as part of a repair service, or entirely for an aesthetic enhancement.

    Can include
    • Visual assessment
    • Car body repair
    • Car body alternations
    • Respraying
  • Accident repairs

    The average cost of an accident repair booked on WhoCanFixMyCar is £765.48. Car accidents are stressful, but accident repairs don’t have to be. If you have an accident and need to organise a repair quickly, a mechanic will be able to assess any damage and perform a wide range of repairs to get you back on the road.

    Can include
    • Damage assessment
    • Accident repair

Which welding repair service do you need?

Car welding is useful for fusing materials together. Car welding specialists can carry out a huge range of jobs, but here are some common welding repair services that you may search for through WhoCanFixMyCar:

Welding after a collision

It is common that vehicles forgo frame damage due to a collision, and such, when faced with extremely bent, twisted or warped parts, then an automotive welding specialist will be able to cut the damage out and weld new metal pieces to join them together via a welding repair. 

Spot welding on cars

A fairly quick process, spot welding is used to fuse together smaller or thinner parts of metal using an electric current. It is also used to strengthen the spot a technician is working on. When you join together thin metal car parts, only spot welding can weld the material without burning through it. Spot welding can be especially useful for door frames, fenders, car doors or hoods.

MIG welding

MIG is the most popular method of welding for car body repairs. This is because MIG is suitable for many types of metal and can make for a quick repair. MIG welding repairs can be effective on a wider range of thicknesses than TIG or Stick. 

Frame welding

For frame welding, as the technician is dealing with thicker metal, they will often use a stick welding method. A car welding mechanic will cut out the damaged surface and weld new pieces into your vehicle frame. It’s important to remember that any structural welding, modifications, fabrications or repairs need to be carried out by a qualified welder.

Welding to remove rust

A welding specialist will use MIG welding or TIG welding to fix rust that is leading to corrosion on cars. MIG is the preferred method to fix the rust because it is quicker and cost-effective. However TIG will give the technician greater control and make cleaner welds.

Top warning signs that your car needs welding

Here are some uses of car welding:

  • Rust on your car which may have caused a hole in the metalwork

  • Damaged bodywork

  • Collision damage

  • Age related damage to your car

  • Cracked metal or car parts

Is welding necessary for my car?

If you have damage on your car body due to a collision, age or notice rusty spots then welding is a great way to repair your car. A welding specialist will be able to restore damaged cars by fusing the metal back together, as well as refilling crevices that have occurred due to collision or general wear and tear. Always get a welding specialist to carry out the work rather than trying it yourself for the first time. It can take years of practice to become a welding specialist.

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What is car welding?

Welding is joining two materials together without a separate binder material. The process of car welding includes sculpting materials using extreme heat to fuse or join them together. Car welding can be used for the repair of various parts, including, electrical and wiring issues, cracks, rust, dents, and other vehicle damage. Usually it is done on metals and thermoplastics.

What are the different types of car welding?

The common types of car welding services used for car repair are stick welding, MIG welding, and TIG welding. Each of these welding types have different uses and costs. Your welding specialist can help you determine which welding method best suits your car repair needs.

When is car welding useful?

Car welding is useful for the following jobs:

  • Rust

  • Cracks in panels

  • Hole or puncture in car body

  • Broken panel

  • Adding parts to your car such as a spoiler

  • Modifications to the frame

  • Restoring vintage cars

What affects the cost of welding?

Here are some things that will affect the cost of car welding:

  • The type of welding work that is required on your car for repair

  • The place you choose to go depending on their experience in welding

  • The time or labour charge will vary depending on the size of the job

Is car welding covered by insurance?

If you have had a collision and your comprehensive insurance covers accidental repairs, then the cost of welding may well be covered by your insurance provider.

Can I do car welding myself?

Welding is a specialist skill but it can be learnt. However, we would always recommend taking your car to a specialist car welder for the luxury of ease, and so you can ensure that the job is neat and tidy.