Compare SEAT Panel beating job quotes from specialist garages

SEAT was founded in 1950, back when there were only three vehicles for every 1000 people in Spain. A partnership with Fiat brought the company up to speed with the latest car manufacturing techniques, lasting until 1982 when it was sold to the Volkswagen Group.

SEAT has recently won numerous awards; the SEAT Leon was named Best Family Car at the WhatCar? Car of the Year Awards in 2022, and the Terraco won Best Large SUV the year before. SEAT also has approval from the Vatican - in 1982, it created the Popemobile, which Pope John Paul II used on his visit to Spain.

See how SEAT's maintenance costs compare to Skoda, Volkswagen and Audi in this guide.

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.