What’s covered by a SMART Repair?
We understand that minor damages to your vehicle can be an inconvenience. Thankfully, SMART repairs (Small to Medium Area Repair Technology) have revolutionised the automotive industry by providing efficient solutions for these issues. Our business provides an expert service with exceptional value across the UK.
There’s a comprehensive range of SMART repairs offered by Fresh Car, including minor dent removal, bumper scuff repairs, paintwork scratch repair, stone chip repairs, machine polishing, and minor alloy wheel refurbishment. It is important to note that while SMART repairs are ideal for addressing small scale damage normally up to A4 paper size, more extensive or severe damages may require alternative repair methods.
What can be SMART repaired?
Dent Removal
Our skilled technicians are able to remove minor dents caused by various incidents. Whether it’s a door ding, shopping trolley collision, or other small-scale dent, SMART repairs are an excellent option. By utilising specialised tools and techniques, we can restore your vehicle by repairing, filling and painting dents or bumps ensuring a flawless finish.
Bumper Scuff Repairs
Our SMART repair services encompass the expertise needed to address scuffs and bumper damage. Our technicians skillfully repair and refinish the damaged area, eradicating scuffs and scratches from the bumper and bumper plastic ensuring a seamless integration with the original paintwork.
Paintwork Scratch Repairs
Surface scratches and paint chips are common occurrences that can happen to any vehicle. Our SMART repairs extend to addressing these paintwork imperfections by providing repairs for paintwork scratches and scuffs. This covers wings, roofs, rear quarter panels, tailgates, sills & A-posts. Their technicians meticulously repair the affected areas, employing advanced colour matching techniques and high quality paints to restore your car’s paintwork.
Stone Chip Repairs
Driving exposes your car to various environmental factors, including loose gravel and stones that can cause annoying stone chips. Our SMART repair services include the skillful repair of stone chips caused by road rash or loose chippings and grit. Our specialists carefully blend and repair the affected areas, ensuring the paintwork remains unblemished and safeguarded against further damage.
Machine Polishing
Over time, your car’s paintwork may lose its shine due to exposure to the elements. Fresh Car offers professional machine polishing, a SMART repair and detailing technique that effectively removes light scratches and swirl marks. Through this paint correction process, we bring back your vehicle’s shine, providing a beautifully polished exterior that makes your car feel like new again.
Minor Alloy Wheel Refurbishment
Our SMART repairs extend to minor alloy wheel refurbishment for scuffed or damaged alloys. Whether it’s for kerb rash, cracks or small dents in the wheels we can fix them.
What is not covered by SMART Repairs?
It is important to note that SMART repairs are designed for small scale damage. These advanced techniques are primarily designed to address minor car body and paintwork repairs. For significant dents, extensive bumper damage, major paintwork scratches, or severe alloy wheel damage, the expertise of a bodyshop or accident repair centre may be required. Such extensive repairs often involve complex procedures and may necessitate the replacement of parts.
Cost of SMART Repairs?
The cost of your SMART repairs vary depending on the amount of body work we need to cover and fix.
Can you Claim the Repair from your Insurance Policy?
This really depends on the type of cover you had and whither it handled aesthetic and cosmetic repairs. Your claim and payment will will be based on the terms and conditions set out in the policy document. They may cover part of the price as part of the standard vehicle insurance claim.