Introduction to Bodyshop Repairs: What Are the Names of Car Parts and Which Can Be Repaired?
Confused by terms like near side, quarter panel or sill? Also wondering which of these car parts can actually be repaired? In this guide, we break down the most common car body parts in plain English and explain what they do, which ones can be repaired and which usually need replacing. With real-world tips from a professional bodyshop, you’ll know exactly what you’re looking at and avoid costly mistakes.
Your Right to Choose Your Preferred Bodyshop After an Accident (What Insurers Don’t Always Explain)
After an accident, many drivers are told they must use the garage or bodyshop their insurance company recommends — but this isn’t always the case. In reality, you often have the legal right to choose your preferred bodyshop, whether the accident was your fault or not. At Bodyshop Manchester, we work directly with insurance companies every week, handling approvals, repairs, and communication on behalf of our customers to ensure the process is straightforward and stress-free. If you’ve been involved in an accident and need help with an insurance claim, you can find out more about our insurance repairs service , learn how we work with insurers, and understand how we manage the repair process from start to finish. You can also visit Bodyshop Manchester or explore our accident repair services in Manchester.
What does blending mean when painting a car panel and is it necessary?
When a car panel is repainted, even using the correct paint code, colour differences can still appear due to paint ageing, metallic behaviour and lighting. Paint blending is the professional method used to fade new colour into adjacent panels, ensuring repairs are invisible rather than obvious. This guide explains when blending is required, how it’s done correctly, and why only certain panels are blended in a professional repair.
How do you remove a big dent from a car panel?
Removing a large dent from a car panel is not just a matter of pulling the metal out. A proper repair takes time, technique and the right tools. In this blog we explain when a dent should be pulled or filled, when a panel should be repaired or replaced, how technicians use glue tabs, welded pins and engineer’s blue, and how we check the shape under reflection lighting to make sure the repair is spot on. If you want to understand how a dent is repaired properly, this guide shows the full process from start to finish.
What is car jigging?
Car jigging is the process of putting a damaged vehicle onto a specialist alignment bench so the chassis can be pulled back to its original factory position. Even minor accidents can shift the structure enough to cause pulling, uneven tyre wear or crabbing — where the car travels slightly sideways on the road. Jigging corrects this by using manufacturer measurements and hydraulic equipment to realign the frame properly. In this guide, Bodyshop Manchester explains what jigging is, when a car needs it, what happens when the chassis is bent, how the jigging process works, and whether insurance will cover the cost.
Carbon Fibre Repairs: How We Repair Carbon Fibre Parts at Bodyshop Manchester
Expert carbon fibre repairs in Manchester for Bentley, Ferrari, Aston Martin and McLaren. We restore cracked, faded, and damaged carbon parts to OEM standards. Save thousands and avoid long factory delays.
What Paint Do Car Manufacturers Use?
Understand the paint systems used by car manufacturers. Bodyshop Manchester uses factory-approved paints like Glasurit for true factory finishes.
Should a Badly Damaged Quarter Panel on a Car Be Replaced or Can It Be Repaired?
Should a Badly Damaged Quarter Panel on a Car Be Replaced or Can It Be Repaired?