Cost for dent/ scratch repair

[grahamstobie]

Hi Folks

I've ended up with a small dent and scratch on my car door (kids with a scooter ). I took it to the local coachworks yesterday and they quoted me £350-£400 to repair, incl. re-spraying the door and blending in to the panels either side. Have to admit this was more than I was expecting, but does this seem reasonable? I'm as ignorant about this type of thing as I am about most matters car-related !

I've posted a couple of pics, basically the top area is where the dent & main mark is - about 1" long mark and a 1" diameter dent. The other scratch is thinner but goes down to the bottom of the door.






Any thoughts on what you would expect this repair to cost would be appreciated.

Thanks!

[GRSGRS]

Thanks Paintman, good to know the work they are suggesting is right.I am in Fife, I'll try another couple of places and see if I can get anything a bit lower...

[GRSGRS]

I've not tried that, will give it a go, thanks. I actually went to a second body shop yesterday - this one in Glasgow - and they quoted a similar price to my original quote but suggested I try a touch-up pen from Volvo first, applying in very small 'dots' on a pinhead. I'll try that too, only lose a tenner if it doesn't work!

Thanks again.