Bumpers take the brunt of car park posts, tight gateways and the odd low wall, so a bit of damage is almost a given. The good news is that most of it looks far worse than it is. Bring your car to our workshop in Fairford, or send over a few photos, and we will tell you honestly whether it needs a quick repair or a new bumper altogether.
The damage we sort
Plastic bumpers are made to flex, which means a surprising amount can be put right rather than thrown away. We regularly deal with:
- Kerb and car park scuffs along the corners and edges
- Cracks and splits, including welded repairs from behind the panel
- Scrapes and deep scratches through the paint
- Dents and pushed-in sections that can be reshaped
- Faded or peeling lacquer that needs a respray
If a bumper has come loose or is hanging after a knock, that often points to broken clips or mounts rather than the bumper itself, and we can usually refit and secure it.
Repair or replace
We always lean towards repairing where it gives you a tidy, lasting result, because it is kinder on your wallet and quicker too. When the damage is too far gone, a fresh bumper is the sensible call, and we will source the right one for your make and model. Either way, you get a clear price up front and we talk you through the options before any work starts.
For deeper damage that runs into the panels or lights around the bumper, take a look at our accident and collision repair work. If you have picked up scuffs and scratches elsewhere on the car, our dent, scratch and scuff repair covers those too.
Painted to match
The finish is what makes or breaks a bumper job. We work to your car’s exact colour code and blend the new paint into the surrounding bodywork, so the repair disappears into the original. It is the same careful approach we bring to all our paintwork and refinishing, whether that is one corner or the whole bumper.
Booking in
There is no need to make a fuss of it. Drop the car in whenever suits, or send a photo first if you would rather get a price before you travel. Most bumper repairs are quick, and we will have you back on the road without a long wait.
We look after drivers across the Cotswolds, from Cirencester and Lechlade-on-Thames to Cricklade and right here in Fairford. If your insurer has suggested a body shop after a knock, remember the choice of repairer is yours, and you can read more about choosing your own repairer.