Hitchin, Hertfordshire SG4
Accident repair and car body repairs in Hitchin
Crash Care Centre is a BS 10125 accredited, family run accident repair centre in Hitchin. We repair accident damage, scratches, dents, bumpers, alloys and full resprays for every make, including electric vehicles. Free collection and delivery, a courtesy car while we work, and a lifetime guarantee on our workmanship. Free estimates answered within one working hour.
- BS 10125 accredited
- Courtesy car available
- Estimate in one hour
Free car repair estimate in Hitchin
Send us a few details and the team at Crash Care Centre will come back with a no obligation estimate, usually within one working hour. Insurance or private work, we handle both, and there is never any pressure to book.
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Send a photo or two
Snap the damage on your phone, no need to bring the car in first.
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Get a no obligation price
A clear written estimate, usually back within one working hour.
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Book in, stay mobile
Courtesy car arranged and we deal with your insurer for you.
- Reply within one working hour
- Lifetime workmanship guarantee
- Courtesy car while we repair
- Up to £500 of your excess covered
No obligation, no cold calling, and your details are never sold on.
Car repairs we carry out in Hitchin
Everything from a supermarket car park scuff to a structural collision repair, under one roof in Hertfordshire, with insurer approved processes and manufacturer approved paint.
Accident repair in Hitchin
Full collision repair to BS 10125 standards, insurance or private.
Learn moreScratch repair in Hitchin
Key scratches, trolley scuffs and vandal damage colour matched in-house.
Learn moreDent repair in Hitchin
Paintless dent removal keeps your original factory paint on the panel.
Learn moreBumper repair in Hitchin
Cracked, scuffed or hanging bumpers plastic welded and resprayed.
Learn moreCar respray in Hitchin
Panel, section or full resprays with a lifetime paint guarantee.
Learn moreAlloy wheel repair in Hitchin
Kerbed and corroded alloys refurbished back to a factory finish.
Learn moreInsurance repair in Hitchin
We deal with your insurer, and cover up to £500 of your excess.
Learn moreMobile SMART repair in Hitchin
Small area repairs done at your home or workplace in Hitchin.
Learn moreHitchin repairs, before and after
Drag the divider on each repair to see the finish for yourself.
What car repairs cost in Hitchin
Guide prices for Hertfordshire drivers. Your written estimate is free and always confirmed after we have seen the damage or your photos.
| Repair | Typical Hitchin price | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Scratch or scuff SMART repair | £150 to £280 | Same day |
| Bumper repair and respray | £280 to £500 | 1 to 2 days |
| Dented panel repaired and blended | £350 to £750 | 2 to 3 days |
| Alloy wheel refurbishment (per wheel) | £75 to £130 | Same day |
| Full panel respray | £400 to £800 | 2 to 3 days |
| Accident damage repair | Free estimate after inspection | 5 to 10 days |
Areas we cover around Hitchin
Free collection and delivery across north Hertfordshire, so you never have to arrange a lift to the bodyshop.
- Hitchin town centre
SG4, on our doorstep
- Letchworth Garden City
10 minutes
- Stevenage
10 minutes
- Baldock
15 minutes
- Knebworth
12 minutes
- Welwyn Garden City
20 minutes
- Luton
25 minutes
- Royston
20 minutes
Why Hitchin drivers use us
- BS 10125 accredited repairs, the British Standard for vehicle body repair
- We work with every major UK insurer and can handle the claim for you
- Up to £500 of your insurance excess covered on qualifying claims
- Courtesy car so you keep moving while your car is with us
- Free collection and delivery across Hitchin and north Hertfordshire
- Lifetime guarantee on workmanship and paint for as long as you own the car
- In house ADAS recalibration and EV high voltage trained technicians
- Photo updates and text messages at every stage of the repair
Had a Crash in Hitchin? We've Got You.
Don't panic. Our free Crash Assist app walks you through exactly what to do — from ensuring everyone's safe to capturing every detail your repairer and insurer will need. It works like a real app on your phone, but there's nothing to download from the app store.
How to Get It on Your Phone
No app store needed. Just 3 simple steps and it's on your home screen, ready when you need it.
Visit on your phone
Go to this website on your mobile phone and tap 'Open Crash Assist'
Add to Home Screen
When prompted, tap 'Add to Home Screen' — or use your browser menu (⋮ or share icon)
Open like any app
That's it! It appears on your home screen like a regular app — no app store needed
Crash Assist
Your step-by-step accident guide
Hitchin car repair questions, answered
Where is the nearest accident repair centre to Hitchin?
Crash Care Centre is based in Hitchin, Hertfordshire (SG4) and is the closest BS 10125 accredited accident repair centre for Hitchin drivers. Call 01462 450850 for a free estimate, or use the estimate form on this page and we reply within one working hour.
How much does car body repair cost in Hitchin?
As a guide for Hertfordshire, a small scratch or scuff SMART repair is usually £150 to £280, a bumper repair and respray £280 to £500, a dented panel repaired and blended £350 to £750, and full accident damage is quoted after inspection. Every estimate is free and there is no obligation.
Can you repair my car in Hitchin if the accident was not my fault?
Yes. On a non fault accident we handle the claim end to end, arrange a like for like courtesy car at no cost to you, collect the vehicle and deal with the third party insurer, so you are not left out of pocket.
Do you collect and deliver cars in Hitchin?
Yes, free collection and delivery is included across Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock, Knebworth and Stevenage. We can collect from home or work, and return the car washed and valeted.
Will the repair affect my paint warranty?
No. We use manufacturer approved paint systems and colour match to your vehicle's paint code, and the work carries a lifetime workmanship and paint guarantee for as long as you own the car.
How long will my car repair take in Hitchin?
A SMART repair is typically same day, a bumper or single panel two to three days, and a larger accident repair five to ten working days depending on parts. You get a firm date with your estimate and text updates while the car is with us.
Do you repair electric vehicles in Hitchin?
Yes. Our technicians are trained for high voltage isolation and EV structural repair, and we carry out ADAS recalibration in house so cameras and sensors work correctly after the repair.
Get in Touch — Hitchin
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Nearby Bodyshops in Our Network
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Car body repairs and dent repair near you around Hitchin
Searching for car body repairs near me or dent repair near me? Crash Care Centre looks after drivers across Hertfordshire and the surrounding towns. Pick your area to see local repair times, collection details and prices.
What we repair at Crash Care Centre
Every job is quoted from photos first, so you get a price before the car leaves your drive. Choose the repair that matches your damage for Hitchin timescales and costs.
Why drivers in Hitchin choose Crash Care Centre
A local workshop with national standards. Here is what makes this branch different.
Our Hitchin workshop
Crash Care Centre, Hitchin, Hertfordshire, SG4
Opening hours
Mon to Fri 08:00 to 17:30, Saturday 09:00 to 12:00. Out of hours enquiries are answered first thing the next working day.
Rated 4.8 stars or higher
Crash Care Centre is a Solution Repair approved member, which means it must keep a genuine customer rating above 4.8 stars to stay in the network.
Free collection and delivery
We collect from Hitchin, Letchworth, Baldock and the rest of Hertfordshire, then return your car valeted.
Hertfordshire repair prices
Local guide prices from £90 – £180 for single scratch or scuff (smart repair), with a written estimate before any work starts.
Insurance approved standards
Crash Care Centre repairs to BS 10125 with a lifetime workmanship guarantee, and we deal with your insurer for you.
Speak to the Hitchin team directly on 01462 450850.