What is the Cost of a Bumper Repair?

The first thought that comes to most people’s minds when a bumper repair is contemplated is: how much will it cost? The first thing to consider is how much it will cost NOT to get the bumper repair completed. It will cost you on the resale value of the car, or if you have a lease car it will cost you when you return the vehicle in the form of a large charge on your bill from the lease company. That said, what is the actual cost you are looking at for a bumper repair?

Factors to consider

All bumper repairs are different. The price for a complete replacement bumper, repainted to match your existing colour, could be around £300 from a traditional car body shop. Repairing the bumper is usually much more cost effective.

The price for the repair depends on the size of the damage, the position of the repair (on the corner or on a crease line?), whether dent removal or filling is required and other factors. As a general guide, a repair carried out to damage to an area of around 10” with deep scuff marks ad a medium size dent would cost around £100-£150 for a complete, invisible repair from a mobile smart repair company.

If there is more than one area of damage on the car, discounts are usually given as the repairer is already in place so travelling time can be discounted.

What is the process?

Most bumper repairs follow the same general process: sand the damaged area, fix or fill any dents, spray primer on the area, two coats of paint, two coats of lacquer and a little blending spray to make the repair invisible. Finally a quick, gentle polish and the repair is complete.

This is only a rough guide to the process and the pricing of repairs as it is impossible to give an exact cost without seeing the damage. In summary though, a bumper repair is much more economical than a total replacement and a mobile smart repair company would be able to give you discounts on further damage.