SMART Repair Prices in Kent
Transparent guide prices for every service — so you know roughly where you stand before you send a single photo. Ballpark confirmed from your photos, final price at inspection.
Free, no-obligation ballpark quote · Subject to inspection · If SMART repair isn’t the right route, we’ll tell you honestly.
- Mobile + workshop options
- Sittingbourne-based, covering Kent
- Ballpark quote from photos
- Clear price before work starts
The full list
| Repair | Guide price |
|---|---|
| WhatsApp photo quote | Free |
| Bumper corner scuff repair | From £120 |
| Larger bumper scuffs / scrapes | From £160–£280 |
| Alloy wheel face repair (painted) | From £75 per wheel |
| Diamond-cut / specialist finish alloys | Quote after photos |
| Minor paint scratch repair | From £130 |
| Localised panel scuff repair | From £150 |
| Stone chip touch-in | From £60 |
| Minor dent / PDR assessment | From £80 |
| Headlight restoration | From £45 |
| Single-stage machine polish | From £150 |
| Paint correction / enhancement | From £250 |
| Lease/PCP return damage photo check | Free |
| Trade repair support | Quote / account pricing |
Prices are guide prices only. Final quote depends on damage size, location, paint type, colour, access, weather, and whether the repair is mobile-suitable or workshop-suitable. Send photos for an accurate ballpark.
What actually affects your price
Understanding these five factors explains almost every quote we give.
1. Size & depth
A 5cm lacquer scuff and a 30cm gouge to plastic are different jobs. Depth matters more than length — it decides whether polish, paint or a bodyshop is the answer.
2. Paint type
Solid colours blend fastest. Metallics need careful technique. Pearls and tri-coats can need extra blending stages — sometimes the workshop.
3. Position
Flat panel centres are simplest. Edges, curves, swage lines and areas around sensors, cameras or trims take longer to do properly.
4. Access & weather
Mobile repairs need space to work and reasonable conditions. If the forecast turns, we'll rebook or move the job to the workshop rather than rush it.
5. Mobile or workshop
Some jobs simply finish better under workshop lighting and controlled conditions. We'll always tell you which route we'd choose and why.
The free bit
Photo quotes and lease/PCP return photo checks cost nothing and carry no obligation. Worst case, you get an honest professional opinion for free.
How to send photos for the fastest quote
- One close-up of the damage, about 30–50cm away
- One wider shot showing the whole panel or wheel
- Vehicle make, model and colour (a photo of the whole car helps)
- Your postcode so we can confirm coverage
- Whether you’d prefer mobile or workshop
Daylight photos work best. Don’t worry about making it look good — we’re used to reading real-world photos.
Send Photos on WhatsAppBallpark quote from images · No obligation
Why photos first?
Photos let us quote quickly and honestly. We can usually tell straight away whether a mark will respond to SMART repair, whether it needs the workshop, or whether a bodyshop is the better route. That saves you time — and means the price we give you is one we can stand behind at inspection.
Pricing questions
Why 'from' prices and not fixed prices?
Because two scuffs that look similar in photos can be very different jobs — depth, paint type and position all matter. Guide prices give you an honest starting point; your photo quote narrows it to a ballpark; inspection confirms the final figure before any work starts.
How much does bumper scuff repair cost?
Typical corner scuffs start from £120. Larger scrapes run from £160–£280 depending on size, depth and colour. Send photos for your actual ballpark.
How much does alloy wheel repair cost?
Painted alloy face repairs start from £75 per wheel, with discounts for multiple wheels in one visit. Diamond-cut and specialist finishes are quoted after photos.
Are there any call-out or quote fees?
No. WhatsApp photo quotes are free, and there's no obligation. Travel is included for our core coverage area; for outer-area jobs we'll confirm any travel element in the quote.
What makes a repair cost more?
Size and depth of damage, paint type (pearls and tri-coats need extra blending), position (edges and curves take longer), sensors or trims near the damage, and whether the job needs the workshop.
Do you price match?
We price for doing the job properly once. If you get a much cheaper quote, ask exactly what's included — masking, blending, lacquer quality and finishing vary a lot between providers.
What customers say
Honest quotes, tidy repairs and straight answers — here’s what that looks like from the other side.
“Sent photos of a bumper scuff on WhatsApp at lunchtime and had a clear quote before I finished my coffee. Repair done on my driveway two days later.”Sarah M., Sittingbourne
“Kerbed two alloys the week before my lease return. Photo quote was honest about which one was worth doing. Handover went smoothly.”James R., Maidstone
“Bumper scuff sorted without fuss. Told me one mark was too deep for SMART repair rather than overpromising — appreciated that.”Priya K., Faversham
“Great communication from first message to finished job. The colour match on my door edge is spot on.”Daniel T., Medway
“We use them for forecourt prep across our used stock. Reliable, tidy work and easy to book in batches.”Mark H., local trader
“Selling my car privately — had the scratches and wheels tidied first. Sold within the week.”Emma L., Canterbury
Want your actual number?
Guide prices get you close — photos get you a real ballpark, usually the same day.
No obligation · Ballpark quote from images · Subject to inspection