Dent/paint repair W.Herts

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Sun 11 Jun 2017 12:19
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - FP

If anyone has any recommendations for a mobile dent-repair and paint touch-up person in the West Herts area I'd be glad to know.

I want to tart up my Focus before getting rid.

Edited by FP on 11/06/2017 at 12:21

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Mon 12 Jun 2017 17:19
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - FP

Nobody able to help?

I've got a not too badly dented front passenger door and some paint damage. I reckon it's worth spending a bit to get it shifted.

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Mon 12 Jun 2017 17:25
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - galileo

Nobody able to help?

I've got a not too badly dented front passenger door and some paint damage. I reckon it's worth spending a bit to get it shifted.

If you sell or part-ex it to a dealer, they will either send it to auction or get it repaired at trade prices, so unlikely to be worth your while in financial terms. Might be worth it if sold privately.

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Mon 12 Jun 2017 18:48
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - FP

Recently got a new car. Before buying, went down the trade-in route. Offered £300 p/e. Pulled out of that.

Reckoned I could do better in a private sale.

Edited by FP on 12/06/2017 at 19:12

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 20:19
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - EasyDIY

if the dent isn't bad - try this: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QfOuq-rl5r4 literaly 5mins work.

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 20:57
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - RobJP

If it's a sub-£1000 car, then don't bother.

When you put it up for sale - and I'd recommend ebay or the like for something at that end of the market - just be totally clear about the damage that there is. People buying a car at that end of the market aren't bothered about perfect alloys and bodywork, it's far more important to them that it works.

Oh, and be realistic with your pricing too. See far too many stupidly priced private sale cars sitting around for months.

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 23:19
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - FP

It's probably on the £1000 borderline, to be honest. I'll see what I'm quoted - now have a couple of recommendations.

Whatever I do, at least I should be able to improve on the pitiful p/e price I was offered a couple of weeks ago.

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Sat 17 Jun 2017 23:22
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - Wackyracer

Have you got a valuation from we buy any car? or one of the other similar companies?

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Sun 18 Jun 2017 00:58
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - FP

HJ values it at £1400, which seems too high to me.

WBAC says £385, which seems too low.

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Sun 18 Jun 2017 10:55
Dent/paint repair W.Herts - Wackyracer

So it's probably worth £800-£1000 ?

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