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    Car Body Shop Near Me: How to Choose the Right One

    1 October 2026
    4 min read
    <p>Searching for a car body shop near you brings up plenty of choice. These are the things that separate a good bodyshop from a risky one.</p> <h2>Check the accreditations</h2> <p>Look for BS 10125, the British Standard for vehicle damage repair, and staff trained to industry standards. It shows the bodyshop is independently audited.</p> <h2>Read the reviews</h2> <p>Every Solution Repair member must hold a customer rating of 4.8 stars or above to join the network.</p> <h2>Ask about the warranty</h2> <p>A confident bodyshop will put a written warranty on its paint and workmanship.</p> <h2>Electric and ADAS equipped cars</h2> <p>Modern cars carry cameras and radar that may need calibrating after a repair, and electric cars need trained technicians. Ask whether the bodyshop can handle both.</p> <h2>Courtesy cars and excess</h2> <p>Ask whether a courtesy car is available. On non-fault claims our members cover up to £500 of your excess.</p> <h2>Find your nearest member</h2> <p>Enter your postcode in our <a href="/instant-quote">free instant estimate</a> and we will match you with your nearest Solution Repair bodyshop.</p>

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