“I had a dent and deep scratches along the passenger side of my car. Motorstead arranged the collection, kept me updated throughout and returned it looking as good as new. The colour match was perfect and the whole process was completely hassle-free.”
Bodywork & accident repair · South East London
Bodywork and accident repairs across South East London.
Managed properly, from assessment to handover.
Send us the damage. We’ll help determine the appropriate repair.
You do not need to know whether a panel should be repaired or replaced. Send your vehicle details and clear photographs of the damage. Motorstead will review what has happened, explain the likely next step and confirm the proposed work and price before anything is booked.
No work begins without your approval.
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Vehicle cannot be driven? Call 07494 659857
- Photo assessmentSend clear photographs to get started.
- Clear repair planScope and price agreed before work begins.
- Appropriate specialistSelected according to the repair required.
- Collection & returnLocal availability may be possible.
Bodywork services
The right repair for the damage
Different types of damage require different equipment, materials and expertise. Choose the closest match and we’ll carry it into your assessment.
- Cosmetic bodywork
Dents and scratches
Dents, scuffs, scratches and localised cosmetic damage, with the proposed repair area explained first.
Assess dents and scratches - Bumpers and panels
Bumpers, wings and panels
Repair or replacement considered according to the material, position and extent of the damage.
Assess bumper or panel damage - Paintwork
Paintwork and refinishing
Preparation and refinishing arranged according to the affected panels and the existing paintwork.
Ask about paintwork - Accident damage
Accident repairs
From the initial assessment to the completed repair, with the appropriate expertise arranged for you.
Discuss accident damage
Before and after
See the difference a properly managed repair can make
A dented front wing with deep scratches through the paint and into the bumper, shown before and after repair and refinishing. The quality lies in the preparation, the repair and the colour match.
A few photographs can get the process moving.
Send clear images of the damaged area, the complete affected side or panel and the vehicle registration. This helps us understand the likely repair route and whether a physical inspection is required.
Close-up
Capture the damage clearly.
Wider view
Show the complete affected panel or side.
Different angle
Help show the depth and shape of the damage.
A photograph-based assessment is an initial indication. A physical inspection may be required before the final repair scope and price can be confirmed, particularly where damage may be concealed.
Our network
The right specialist makes the difference.
Different repairs require different equipment, materials and expertise. Motorstead considers the damage, the vehicle and the work required before arranging the appropriate independent specialist. We remain your point of contact from the initial assessment through to repair and handover.
On price
A clear assessment before the repair begins.
Bodywork costs depend on the location, size and depth of the damage, the affected panels, the materials involved and whether parts should be repaired or replaced. Photographs can often help establish the likely repair route, although a physical inspection may be required where damage is concealed. Motorstead explains the proposed work and confirms the price with you before the repair begins.
- Size and depth of the damage
- Number of affected panels
- Panel material
- Whether a panel is repaired or replaced
- Paint preparation
- Colour matching and blending
- Trim, cameras or parking sensors
- Replacement parts
- Concealed accident damage
- No repair is booked until the scope and price are approved
- No additional work is carried out automatically
- If further damage is found, you receive an explanation and updated price before anything continues
- Any inspection charge is explained before it is incurred
- Collection and return are confirmed separately
How it works
How Motorstead manages the repair
Send the damage
Provide your registration, location and clear photographs.
Receive an initial assessment
Motorstead reviews the visible damage and confirms whether an inspection is required.
Approve the repair plan
The proposed work and price are explained before anything is booked.
Repair and handover
Motorstead coordinates the specialist and remains your point of contact through collection or return.
Customer feedback
Trusted with the details that matter
Feedback from bodywork customers, alongside 5-star Google reviews from local motorists.
“Really impressed with the repair to my front bumper and wing. Motorstead gave me a clear price beforehand, sent photo updates while the work was being completed and returned the car on time. You genuinely wouldn’t know it had been damaged.”
“After my accident, I wasn’t sure where to take the car or how much the repairs would cost. Motorstead handled everything for me, from collecting the vehicle to arranging the bodywork. Communication was excellent, the price was fair and the finished repair was brilliant.”
“I had a great experience with 24/7 Road Assist Group. They helped recover my car when I broke down and also sorted out the service afterwards. The whole process was smooth, the price was very reasonable and the service was excellent. Definitely recommend them.”
“Absolutely amazing service. Thanks for being so swift, and I commend your people skills. 10/10.”
“Great service by 24/7 Road Assist! They helped recover my car when it broke down and then ended up fixing it through them as well. Fairly priced. Thanks!”
Reviews and feedback collected by 24/7 Road Assist Group Ltd, the company behind Motorstead.
Read our Google reviews
Collection & return
Bodywork repairs without unnecessary disruption.
Depending on the condition of the vehicle, the repair, location and availability, Motorstead may be able to arrange local collection and return. This can reduce the need to organise taxis, lifts or unnecessary time away from your normal day.
Collection and return may be available.
- Collection from home or work may be available
- Less time arranging transport to a workshop
- Motorstead remains your point of contact
Collection availability is assessed individually for each repair.
Collection must be agreed in advance. Collection and repair completion do not necessarily happen on the same day.
Any charge or eligibility condition is confirmed before anything is booked.
Your vehicle is returned after the approved work has been completed.
Accident damage
Had an accident? Start with a clear assessment.
Send us the vehicle details and photographs, or call if the vehicle cannot be driven. Motorstead can help establish whether recovery is required and explain the next practical step.
If an insurer is involved, tell us when you enquire. We will explain what information is required and whether Motorstead can assist with the repair.
Vehicle is driveable
Send photographs and details for an initial assessment.
Send accident-damage photosVehicle cannot be driven
Call so we can discuss recovery and where the vehicle needs to go.
Call 07494 659857
Areas we cover
Bodywork and accident repairs across South East London
Motorstead arranges bodywork and accident repairs across South East London, including Catford, Lewisham, Bromley, Beckenham and surrounding areas.
Motorstead helps customers arrange bodywork and accident repairs across Catford, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bromley, Beckenham, Bexley, Sydenham, Forest Hill, Dulwich, Croydon, Chislehurst and Orpington. If you are outside these areas, send us the vehicle details and photographs and we’ll confirm whether we can help.
- Catford
- Lewisham
- Greenwich
- Bromley
- Beckenham
- Bexley
- Sydenham
- Forest Hill
- Dulwich
- Croydon
- Chislehurst
- Orpington
Area pages: Bromley, Lewisham, Greenwich, Bexley, Southwark and Croydon — or see every area Motorstead covers.
Also arranged by Motorstead: servicing and MOT and mechanical repairs.
Straight answers
Bodywork and accident repair questions
The questions customers commonly ask before arranging a bodywork assessment.
Photographs get the assessment started and often show the likely repair route. They are an initial indication rather than a final quotation. A physical inspection may still be needed, particularly where damage may be concealed behind a panel or bumper.
It depends on the damage, the repair method, whether panels are repaired or replaced, the parts and paint required and anything found once the area is examined. We explain the proposed repair and the price before anything is booked.
Local collection and return may be available depending on the vehicle, the location, the repair required and availability. It is assessed individually and agreed in advance, and any charge is confirmed before booking.
Tell us at the enquiry stage. We will explain what information we need and whether we can assist with the repair. Motorstead is not an insurer or a claims-management company, and we cannot guarantee insurer authorisation.
No. Nothing additional proceeds without your approval.
Timing depends on the extent of the damage, parts availability, the paintwork involved and the specialist’s schedule. We give you a realistic expectation with the repair plan, once the damage has been assessed, and tell you if it changes.
Paint is matched using the manufacturer’s code alongside the condition of the existing paintwork, which changes with age and exposure. Blending into adjacent panels is used where appropriate. We will not promise a perfect match before the vehicle has been assessed.
We stop, explain what has been found and provide an updated price. The repair only continues once you have approved the change.
Call 07494 659857 so we can discuss recovery and where the vehicle needs to go. Recovery is priced separately and confirmed before dispatch. See breakdown and accident recovery.
Yes. Enquiries are answered 24 hours a day. Bodywork inspections and repairs take place during the relevant specialist’s operating hours.
Show us the damage. We’ll help determine the right repair.
Send photographs for an initial assessment, or call if the vehicle cannot be driven. You will receive a clear explanation and proposed price before any work begins.
No obligation. No additional work without your approval.