First impressions sell cars
A clean, scratch-free car reads as well looked after, and people pay more for cars that look cared for. Visible damage invites hagglers to knock money off — usually more than the repair would cost.
What's worth fixing
Kerbed bumpers, obvious door scuffs and scratches through the paint are the ones that cost you at sale time, and they're usually inexpensive relative to the value they protect.
What isn't
A tiny stone chip probably won't move the needle. We'll tell you which repairs actually pay for themselves.
Don't forget the photos
Most cars sell on their online advert. Fixing the obvious scuffs before you photograph the car makes the whole listing look sharper. Bring it to our Grimsby workshop for an honest steer.
Honda Civic — front wing repair, blended into the door
A typical panel job: one damaged front wing, repaired and refinished, with the colour blended into the door so there's no hard edge for the eye to…
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