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Lexus is known for making luxury vehicles designed according to its defining philosophy: "the pursuit of perfection". In the 2023 Auto Trader New Car Awards, it was voted 'Most Reliable Brand' for the fourth time, maintaining its status as a top manufacturer in the UK.

With several cameos in TV shows (notably Breaking Bad, Silent Witness and Modern Family) and mentions in hip-hop songs (Ignition by R. Kelly and Jay-Z's Somewhere in America), this is a brand deeply ingrained in pop culture.

Lexus has also made waves in the world of motorsport, becoming the first manufacturer to enter a production hybrid car - the Rx 400h - in the Nurburgring 24-hour race.

Car panel beating is a traditional method of repairing panels using tools such as specialised hammers, dollies (metal forming tools), tin snips and body files. It involves removing, restoring and replacing damaged panels, spray painting, colour matching, chassis alignment and refitting hardware.

The main benefit of hiring a panel beater is that they are highly skilled and experienced and will do an excellent job restoring the area to its non-damaged state. Panel beating is usually cheaper than replacing the damaged panel with a new one, and good panel beaters can also add new features to panels upon request.

You shouldn't attempt to fix car panel damage because it's unlikely you'll have the skills to do a safe job, especially since a bad repair could lead to more problems and stress fractures. Instead, it's best to find expert local panel beaters, giving you peace of mind that the repair is safe.

Check out this guide to learn about different types of bodywork repairs.