Audi Q7 wheel arch repair in Leicester on owners drive. Big cars often make it difficult for the driver to see  all four corners while maneuvering. This was the case here and the result was an area of damage that included both the front bumper and the front wing.

As with most jobs the secret is to get the preparation right, so much time is spent filling and flatting prior to adding primer, paint and lacquer.

The end result, a repair that is indistinguishable from the original paintwork.

If this has happened to you, why not call Peter on 07830 36 46 86 for a chat.

Porsche Cayman S bumper repair.

While working for a local accountants in Leicester, one of their Clients stopped by to see what I was repairing and we got into a chat about repairs and the kind of cars I worked on. Thinking the Ford I was working on was my target audience I let him know that I have worked on almost all makes, I will often say ‘Fords to Ferraris’ to indicate the range which also includes Rolls Royce, Bentley, Porsche and Maserati.

It was at this point that he told me he had a new Cayman S at home with a scuff low down on the front bumper and asked if I could quote for the work. This was arranged and the job booked in as Porsche advised the parts needed to be replaced at a cost of almost £900, so £150 was a bargain and the work carried a better guarantee!

The work was carried out in half a day at the Customers home, as this was the most convienient location for them, and the car looks as good as new again.

If you think I might be able to help you, please call me on 07830 36 46 86

Silver Toyota wheelarch repair at The Oval LE2. When there was no room in the works car park this repair was carried out on the drive of a work mate and the car was repaired in plenty of time for the drive home in the evening. If this is important to you, then call Peter on 07830 36 46 86 and see how he can help you.

Silver Honda Jazz wheel arch repair carried out by Peter Stevenson. ChipsAway (PDS) owner Peter was invited to look at a nasty scuff on the near side front wheel arch on a silver Honda Jazz. Despite the colour and the fact that the damage extends into the front wing, Peter was more than happy to undertake the repair and the Customer was more than happy with the result and the cost. They were especially happy with the fact that the repair was carried out on the drive at home in a few hours, so there was no need for delivery to a workshop and relying on family and friends for travel for the days a conventional repair would take.

Alfa bumper repair in Leicester. Many of the repairs Peter carries out are not very easy to show well in a photograph, but among the assorted repairs required on this Alfa Romeo 156 was this very visual bumper scuff. As well as damage to the plastic bumper, the damage extended onto the rear quater panel. A rather unusual metalic brown, Peter was able to match the colour and blend the repair into the OEM colour. Can you spot the joins?

How long does a repair take?

People oftern want to know how long a repair will take. Sometimes it is because they have waved a spray can over a repair in the past and think it takes minutes, some think Peter has a magic wand so here are a few examples of work Peter has carried out over the last few months:

Porsche Boxster rear bumper – standard repair that requires extra work to blend the edges of the repair as there are no ‘natural’ edges – about 3 – 4 hours

Vauxhall Corsa rear wheel arch – no issues here, though sometimes their Starsilver can be a pain – about 2 – 3 hours

Honda CRV front bumper – this sort of repair can take a long time as you ease the bumper back into shape – about 5 – 7 hours

Ford Ka rear quarter panel – repair depends very much on the amount of damage – this one took about 4 hours

Toyota MR2 front bumper – due to the age of the car there was a lot of crazing to paint – about 3 – 4 hours

VW Passat door handle – about 2 hours

Mercedes SLK rear bumper – straight forward repair – about 2 – 3 hours

Toyota Avensis rear bumper – well controlled area and a ‘good’ colour – about 2 – 3 hours

Little Red Citroen in Leicester fixed by ChipsAway (PDS) in Leicester. Being fixed on the drive in half a day was more important that the cost, but couple the convenience with the cost saving and that adds up to another very happy Customer.

Silver Toyota Bumper Repair carried out in Leicester by Peter at ChipsAway (PDS) Ltd. When the Customer returned to their car after some supermarket shopping. This is quite typicalof the work Peter sees every week and is usually the result of some careless manouvering in a car park.

Peter was able to match the paint exactly with the ChipsAway AquaClear system to produce an invisible repair.

If this has happened to you, why not call Peter on 07830 36 46 86 or send him an email to – Peter@morethanjustchips.com for a free quote.

New Corsa typical damage? This is what Peter found when he was asked to look at a new Vauxhall Corsa. The rear bumper had been damaged while parked and needed repair. Peter was able to carry out the repair with minimum disruption at the Customers place of work in only a few hours.

As a result they were able to come to work in the usual way and the repair was completed in plenty of time to allow the return journey to be made as normal. On top of that the price was lower than a local bodyshop had quoted.

If this has happened to you, why not call Peter on 07830 36 46 86, or drop him an email to peter@morethanjustchips.com and see how Peter can help you.

MR2 nose repair by ChipsAway (PDS) Ltd. Reversing out of the garage one day the nose of a Toyota MR2 came into contact with the door resulting in a scuff and also the losening of lacquer around the damage. As an ‘older’ car the paint on plastic panels will often lift resulting in the need for a much bigger repair.

The first job for Peter was to remove lacquer until a solid base was reached. The whole area was then stabilised with a coat of primer. After this a thin skim of filler was applied to restore the levels. After sanding to create a smooth level surface the whole area was primed again so that the paint had a good base. Paint and laqcuer were then added and after baking, polished to a high gloss.