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Hardings Accident Repair Centre, Luton
Hardings Accident Repair Centre is a crash repair centre in Luton handling everything from a kerbed corner to a full structural rebuild. We work directly with every major insurer, quote free of charge, and can usually get a car booked in within a few days. Most cosmetic crash damage is back with the customer in two to four working days; larger structural jobs take longer once parts are confirmed. Repairs are carried out to BS 10125 standards with a written warranty on paint and workmanship. Call 01582 477 801 or send photos and we will tell you what the damage means before you commit to anything.
After a collision the first question is nearly always the same: is the car repairable, and who pays. We answer both before any work starts. Send photos of the damage, or bring the car to our Luton workshop, and we will give you a straight assessment of the repair and whether it is worth going through insurance or paying privately.
We cover Luton, Dunstable, Houghton Regis, Leighton Buzzard and Harpenden, and can collect from home or work anywhere in Bedfordshire.
Guide prices for Bedfordshire. Your exact figure depends on the panel, paint finish and parts.
| Repair | Typical price | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Single scratch or scuff (SMART repair) | £85 – £170 | Usually done in a day, no panel replacement |
| Bumper scuff repair | £135 – £275 | Repaired and blended rather than replaced |
| Paintless dent removal (per dent) | £75 – £200 | Where the paint is unbroken |
| Single panel respray | £295 – £545 | Colour matched to your paint code |
| Two to three panel blend | £580 – £1155 | Includes blending into adjacent panels |
| Alloy wheel refurbishment (per wheel) | £70 – £135 | Diamond cut wheels cost more |
| Full car respray | £2310 – £5250 | Depends on size, colour and prep needed |
| Accident damage repair | Free estimate | Quoted after inspection. Non-fault claims cost you nothing |
Cosmetic crash damage typically starts around £85, while structural repairs involving panel replacement run to Free estimate and beyond. Hardings Accident Repair Centre gives a free written estimate before any work begins.
Claiming will normally affect your no-claims discount, which is why we always price the private repair as well so you can compare before deciding.
Cosmetic work is usually two to four working days. Structural repairs depend on parts availability and insurer authority, typically one to three weeks.
Yes. We repair all makes and models, including hybrid and electric vehicles, with technicians trained for high-voltage systems.
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