Pricing & Costing Explanation

Why Mobile Car Body Repair Quotes Cost What They Do

At DJ Auto Body Repair, we understand that when customers see a scratch, scuff, or dent on their vehicle, they sometimes question why the repair quote costs what it does. This is a completely fair question and one we are always happy to explain.

A professional mobile car body repair involves skilled labour, specialist materials, and professional equipment to restore the vehicle properly. Our goal is not simply to cover the damage, but to repair it correctly so the finish blends with the rest of the vehicle and lasts.

Why Small Damage Can Still Require Professional Repair

Even when the damage appears small, repairing it properly requires preparation, colour matching, refinishing, and professional materials. A quick cosmetic repair may appear cheaper initially but often leaves visible repair marks, poor colour matching, or paint that fails over time.

At DJ Auto Body Repair, we focus on completing repairs to a professional standard so the repaired area blends naturally with the rest of the vehicle.

Skilled Mobile Repair Technicians

Vehicle body repair is a skilled trade that takes years of experience to master. Modern vehicle paint finishes require specialist knowledge to match correctly and achieve an invisible repair.

Our technicians regularly carry out services including:

How Our Pricing Compares to Other Automotive Trades

Many automotive services are priced using an hourly labour rate plus the cost of parts. When you visit a mechanic or auto electrician, the final invoice usually includes labour time, diagnostic time, and replacement parts.

Mobile body repair is usually quoted as a complete repair price. This means our quotes already include labour, preparation work, paint materials, and finishing products required to complete the repair properly.

Trade	Average UK Hourly Labour Rate	Typical Additional Costs
Mechanic	£60 – £100 per hour	Plus parts, fluids and diagnostics
Auto Electrician	£80 – £120 per hour	Plus parts, diagnostics and components
Mobile Body Repair Technician	£70 – £120 per hour	Materials and paint systems included in quote

When you receive a quote from DJ Auto Body Repair, the price already includes the labour and professional materials required to complete the repair. This means there are no additional charges for paint systems, preparation materials, or finishing products once the repair begins.

A Fully Mobile Service – We Bring the Bodyshop to You

DJ Auto Body Repair provides a fully mobile service across Manchester and Greater Manchester. Our technicians travel with specialist tools, paint systems, and equipment to carry out professional repairs at your home or workplace.

This means you do not need to visit a bodyshop or leave your vehicle in a garage for several days. Many repairs can be completed the same day at your location.

Professional Automotive Materials

Professional repairs require specialist automotive paint systems including primers, colour matched paint, clear coat lacquer, fillers, abrasives, and polishing compounds. These materials ensure the repair blends correctly and provides a durable finish.

3 Year Repair Warranty

At DJ Auto Body Repair, we stand behind the quality of our work. That is why qualifying repairs are backed by a 3 year warranty.

This warranty provides customers with peace of mind that the repair has been completed using professional techniques and materials designed to last.

Trusted by Customers Across Manchester

Reputation and customer satisfaction are extremely important to us. We are proud to have many positive reviews from customers across Manchester and Greater Manchester.

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Get an Honest Mobile Repair Quote

If you have questions about a repair quote, we are always happy to explain what is involved. Our aim is to provide honest pricing and high quality repairs for mobile car body repair in Manchester.

What Our Happy Customers Say!

DJ Auto Body Repair Manchester - Mobile Car Scratch Repair & Alloy Wheel Refurbs

4.8

Based on 160 reviews

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cheryl mather

1 month ago

Lovely guy quick service and great attention to detail. I needed a dent and scratch removing and when it was finished i can honestly say you would never know it had been there.. I cant see where it was

Lisa Drzymala

1 month ago

I would highly recommend DJ smart repairs Manchester. Repairs are done at your home so no inconvenience of having to leave your car in a body repair shop. Dean provided a professional and efficient service.

David Mcclusky

2 months ago

Excellent quick & friendly service at my workplace which was very convenient, car scuff looks brand new after service

Lisa Kay

2 months ago

Perfect job !!!!

Neil Oldham

2 months ago

Definitely 5 star review, excellent from start to finish would highly recommend to anyone.

Melanie Parker

3 months ago

Had my son's car scratch repaired today on bumper and trim. Dean repaired the damage and did a brilliant job. Wouldn't even know there used to be a large scratch there. Would certainly use again but hopefully he won't scratch his car any time soon.

Adrian Reid

3 months ago

Top bloke excellent job looks 👍

Top cat

3 months ago

Outstanding job… brilliant communication from start to finish… Absolutely amazing work on my wheels.. I thought I’d have to buy all new, they were really badly chewed up round the rims! Had the 4 wheels done at my home which was so convenient. They look like brand new… I’m super impressed & VERY pleased with the results too. I WOULD HIGHLY RECOMMEND this company 1000% Photo doesn’t do the refurbish justice…. This photo was taken unwashed!

Peter M. Ferguson

4 months ago

Easy engagement, and no drama when I had to reschedule. The work is flawless. I highly recommend. No doubt I will need to calling on their expertise again in the future, and will do so without hesitation.

Beth Ford

4 months ago

Would highly, highly recommend this company for any paint repairs. I damaged the paintwork on the front of my car and due to the colour of the car I was a bit worried how this would turn out. I filled out the online form on their website and attached photos of the damage, this took no longer than 5 minutes. Within 30 minutes I was given a reasonable quote and I was booked in for the following morning. The service through out has been amazing and really professional. The job took place at home and overall took around an hour and you would never know it had been repaired. I am genuinely so pleased with the outcome! Thank you!

Emma Dixon

4 months ago

What an amazing job, you wouldn’t have know the deep scratch ever existed! Customer service was second to none, very friendly and professional. Would definitely recommend.

Jack MA

4 months ago

Very satisfied with the service from jay. Very thorough and meticulous in his work, car looks as good as new would highly recommend!

Matthew Strode

5 months ago

Took my car to them back in March did a great job repairing the dent on my rear bumper and also gave the car a good wash.

Linda Sherwin

6 months ago

Brilliant repair to rear bumper of my husband's car; a great job matching the metallic grey paint with sparkles. Can't see it's been fixed. Very pleased. Highly recommended. Thank you.

Tom Yates

6 months ago

Recommend to anyone looking for a repair. Woke up to a big scratch on my car a few weeks back with no idea how it happened so I went to get a few quotes to repair it. Was given some crazy prices and timescales until I went to DJ auto repair who quoted a very reasonable price and had the repair done in a few hours. You would never know it happened now. 10/10 service

Linda Ratinckx

7 months ago

DJ Smart Repairs were brilliant. The service I received was first class, and so reasonably priced too. Jay, the mechanic did a wonderful job of eracing a scratch to the bumper area of my car, and it's now back to it's shiny new best. A big thank you! Linda 😊

Ryan Loxham

7 months ago

Great repair. Looks as good as new and was better priced and faster than quoted from an alternative. Would definitely recommend, attached some before and afters. Very hard to tell where the paint was resprayed and arguably a better finish than from factory.

Jeffrey Ashcroft

7 months ago

I must admit I had my doubts about having my hubs refurbished by mobile but all done and what an excellent job. The hubs are as good a new, great service at my place of work and everyone has passed comments on the standard of work. Cheers Guys. Jeff.

Ian W

11 months ago

Had a recent bumper & bonnet paint repair carried out. I had also had a long standing issue with the front parking sensors, which Dean had managed to resolve whilst carrying out the paint repair. Excellent value for money service

eleanor moxon

11 months ago

Excellent work, reasonable price

Joe Thorley

11 months ago

Brilliant service

Cezar Nicolau

11 months ago

Absolutely stunning! My alloys look even better than factory. The team is fantastic and really takes care of you. Huge thanks to Scott and Jay!

Robert Haydock

12 months ago

DJ Auto Body Repair re-sprayed my the front bumper on my 2012 Honda Civic. This was pearlesent white & to match the colour, being the car is a number of years old, wouldn't have been easy, but, they did a great job with it & I was very pleased & satisfied with the standard of their work. They are also professional & polite. Highly recommended!

Dominic Graham

1 year ago

I got my alloys done here and the end result was perfect. Didn’t take long to get booked in and the price was more than reasonable. Highly recommend

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Dominic! We're thrilled to hear that you loved the results of your alloys and found our service quick and reasonably priced. We appreciate your recommendation and look forward to serving you again in the future!

Gillian Griffiths

1 year ago

Excellent service. Would definitely recommend this company.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your kind words and recommendation! We're thrilled to hear you had an excellent experience with our service. Your support means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future.

Andy Bardsley

1 year ago

Yea had my wheels refurbished did a great job cheers .

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your positive feedback! We're glad to hear you love the refurbishment of your wheels. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we appreciate your support. Just let us know if you need anything else in the future!

Scott Moore

1 year ago

Great service. Competitively priced. 4 alloys fixed that where badly damaged. Look like new!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Scott! We're thrilled to hear that you were pleased with our service and the quality of the repairs. It’s always rewarding to restore wheels to their former glory. We appreciate your support and hope to assist you again in the future!

Jack Parkin

1 year ago

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your positive feedback, Jack! We're thrilled to hear that you had a great experience with us. Your support and satisfaction mean a lot to our team. Looking forward to welcoming you back soon!

Steve Nolan

1 year ago

Did a great job of repairing my scuffed alloy, turned up a little late but I was told before hand, last job over ran, these things happen. Would definitely use again if needed but hopefully not!

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your positive feedback, Steve! We're glad to hear that you were satisfied with the alloy repair. We appreciate your understanding regarding the delay and always strive to communicate any schedule changes. If you ever need our services again, we’ll be here to help!

Stephen Cole

1 year ago

These guys are ultimate professionals and offer a brilliant service at a reasonable price .. they should be immensely proud and customers very pleased ... Stephen Cole

James Beech

1 year ago

Great bodyshop, very professional and value for money. Looks as good as new (See before and after photos!!). Highly recommended. Even gave it a well needed wash😁 Top work everytime.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your fantastic review, James! We're thrilled to hear that you were satisfied with our service and that your vehicle looks as good as new. We always strive to provide professional and value-driven care, and we appreciate your recommendation. We're also glad you enjoyed the extra touch with the wash! Looking forward to serving you again in the future.

Martin Field

1 year ago

Excellent repair on my damaged rear bumper and surrounding area. Reasonably priced, great communication. Would def use again, but hope I don’t have to 🤞

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your wonderful feedback, Martin! We're thrilled to hear that you were satisfied with the repair on your rear bumper and appreciated our communication. Your satisfaction is our priority, and we look forward to serving you again in the future—hopefully without the need for repairs!

andy tasker

1 year ago

Took a set of Volvo alloys to be refurbished & colour changed. Dean was brilliant, kept me informed throughout. Very reasonably priced & helpful and was plesently surprised at the 2 day turnround for the job. Dean kindly offered to fit the newly refurbished wheels onto my car on pick up day. Would highly recommend & would definitely come back & use again. Andy.

Response from the owner

1 year ago

Thank you for your fantastic review, Andy! We're thrilled to hear that you were pleased with the refurbishment of your Volvo alloys and that Dean provided excellent service throughout the process. It's great to know that you appreciated the quick turnaround and the added touch of fitting the wheels for you. Your recommendation means a lot to us, and we look forward to serving you again in the future!

Matthew Collins

1 year ago

Damaged my rear bumper yesterday afternoon. Got a quote and after I accepted the quote they fitted me in the next day. Within 24 hours of me damaging my bumper it was fully fixed. Highly recommend thanks again guys 👍

Bonnie

1 year ago

These guys did an absolutely amazing job on my alloys. I’m a driving instructor so they were pretty horrendous from learners hitting the pavement lol. 😵‍💫 They look brand new !!!! I am so impressed with them. Great price too. I’ll definitely be using DJ Autos again ❤️❤️

Tim Beirne

2 years ago

Arrived on time,did a perfect job and reasonably priced ! Will be definitely using again if needed

Donald Hadfield

2 years ago

DJ Auto body repairs repaired my diamond cut wheel and did a professional job because of that I've booked them to repair my car da.age at home in a couple of weeks so thanks Dean for a great job will be back hopefully not too soon 🤣🤣

Katherine Hancox

2 years ago

I would not hesitate to recommend Jay from DJ Auto Body Repair. He has done an amazing job on my car. Reasonably priced and very reliable, can't thank you enough. A before and after picture!

john tyrer

2 years ago

First time experience for me with a mobile body repair company but would not hesitate to use again. Initial contact and provision of quote was very professional and the quality of work carried out on the car was superb.

Susan Taylor

2 years ago

I'm extremely happy with my car now that a small dint and several scratches have been removed without trace. Brilliant service and really nice lads running this garage, so thankyou very much Dean and Jay , my car is good as new !

Matthew Carroll

2 years ago

Really happy with the work thats been done to my tailgate looks brand new again very quick service really impressed

Peter Callaghan

2 years ago

Excellent service. THe two passenger side doors that were scratched look like they did the day I bought the car. All work was done on my driveway under a collapsible ‘marquis’ during a very wet day. I would deffo use Dean again.

M malik

2 years ago

Perfect job, had a jag in for a whole door repair, scratched and dented through the paint, they fixed it within the next day ready for collection. Very reasonable and competitive price in Manchester, and colour match spot on which is usually the main worry. Definitely will be going again for anything else. Aziz.

Craig Derbyshire

2 years ago

Found Jay online and sent him some Photos of the damaged bumper, Booked me in few days after for mobile repair and did an amazing job. Paint is perfect match, like i never damaged it.

Lee Hughes

2 years ago

Amazing guys, fixed a very substantial crack in a merc alloy. Very highly recommended

Anthony

2 years ago

Contacted via their website and Jay arrived the next day. Gave me a price to remove some minor scratches. Both via buffing and re-spraying, if that didn't work. Both prices seemed reasonable. In the end buffing did the trick. I would definitely use them again

James Brown

2 years ago

Can't thank these guys enough! Sorted my car out in one quarter of the time that I was expecting, and did the job to a high standard at an excellent price! Further more they were patient and accommodating with all my dumb questions. Brilliant service, would recommend to all.

Mary Elaine Williams

2 years ago

Excellent repairs to my lease car before returning.Looks like showroom condition.No hesitation in recommending.

Barbara Eccles

4 years ago

So happy I found this company on line! I requested their mobile service. Prompt responses to my initial enquiries and finally offered a very acceptable quotation. Short delay to be fitted in for the job but actually I had two weeks when I wasn't available anyway so it suited. The gentleman arrived promptly (bit early actually) and set to work on my driveway. No fuss, just got on with the job. Three and a half hours later, I couldn't tell that there had ever been an issue! Fantastic job, left my car as good as new with a perfect finish! Will use them again if necessary AND highly recommend!

jokuss ss

9 years ago

I was preparing myself for visible signs of where the repair was made, but to my surprise... there was none and for a second I thought the technician just installed a brand new bumper... the surface is clean, smooth and paint blended in perfectly, couldn't be more happier. Great Job!!

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