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Real Examples - Lease Return Gallery
These photos were taken by a lease company (prices 2005).
A scratch which is over 3cm, on a rear quater panel. This incurred a recharge of £85+vat -- these days you would be more likely to be charged for the cost of the panel which is £205+vat at current prices. We think the majority of this scrach was shallow enough to buff out making it smaller than the 2.5cm allowed, the rest could have been touched in.
If you have scratches similar to that shown on this page and you are wondering if and how it can be repaired, and how much it will cost, upload a photo to Ask the Experts and we'll advise you - no obligation.
Midi Repair - (car body repair)
Scratches and Cosmetic Repairs
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