Bodyshop Repairs with Group 1 Assist

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Group 1 Accident Repair Centres

 



Why choose an Group 1 Accident Repair Centre?

Many customers have a choice on where their car is repaired following an accident. By choosing one of our Group 1 Manufacturer Approved Accident Repair Centres, you can be assured that your car is being repaired to manufacturer standards, this includes genuine manufacturer parts and materials used on all bodyshop repairs. We are manufacturer approved repairers for 6 brands across the Group 1 group.

Choosing an Group 1 Accident Repair Centre includes:

  • Price match guarantee
  • Highly skilled, and fully trained factory technicians
  • Manufacturer approved paint and genuine parts
  • Full cost estimate provided
  • We can liaise with your insurance company on your behalf
  • Work is quality checked throughout
  • 6 Accident Repair and Bodyshop Centres nationwide
  • Full valet service
  • Local car collection & delivery
  • Courtesy car
  • Complimentary accident aftercare
  • Spread the cost, interest free with Group 1 FlexiPay
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What bodywork repairs do we offer


At Group 1, bodywork repairs are stress-free as well as affordable. Whatever the size of the job, at our body shops we’re committed to providing a high quality service to get your vehicle back to top condition in no time.

The type of repairs we offer include:

  • Major Structural Repairs 
  • Panel replacement 
  • Minor or Major Suspension Work
  • Four Wheel Geometry 
  • Full ADAS Set up (Advanced Driver Assist  System)
  • Vehicle Glazing
  • Remote video estimates


In the unfortunate event of an accident to your vehicle, our Group 1 Approved Accident Repair Centres (ARC) will ensure your vehicle is repaired to the highest quality finish. You may find yourself under pressure from your insurance company to use an Insurance Approved Accident Repair Centre of their choice. However, Insurance Approved Accident Repair Centres may not use Genuine Manufacturer Parts and approved repair techniques, which is why you should insist that your vehicle is repaired only by an Group 1 Approved ARC.

Our Group 1 Approved Accident Repair Centres / Bodyshops can be trusted to repair your vehicle to its original Euro NCAP safety ratings by working to your vehicles approved standards, using only genuine parts and materials. Furthermore, our highly trained Technicians only use the latest repair techniques including specialist alignment jigs, welding equipment and paint ovens designed to operate within manufactuer strict tolerances.



Group 1 Cosmetic Repair Centres


Say goodbye to stone chips, scratches and dents. These damages are unavoidable and not only look bad, they can seriously affect the value of your car when you change it next time, costing you hundreds of pounds. Our Group 1 Cosmetic repair centres are on hand to help you. SMART repair (Small, Medium Area Repair Technology) is a way of carrying out cosmetic repairs developed to offer a fast and cost effective service. Repairs are localised to the affected area only, so they take much less time to repair and they are generally far less expensive too.

The type of cosmetic repairs we offer include:

  • Alloy wheel repairs
  • Scratch repairs
  • Windscreen repairs
  • Dent removal
  • Stone chip repairs
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Group 1's network of paint and body centres

Our aim is to deliver a 1st class service and a quality repair for your car ensuring it retains its original appearance and balance of manufacturers warranty. Our friendly and well trained staff are here to help guide you through the sometimes difficult task of arranging repairs to your vehicle by liaising with the Insurance company on your behalf and ensuring only the best method of repair is done.

  • We are fully approved by Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Škoda and Volkswagen Commercial
  • Your vehicle will be repaired to the highest manufacturer standards by trained technicians, using genuine Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Škoda parts and repaired using the manufacturer methods. To show this you will be provided with a Guarantee.
  • We can arrange loan cars in addition to local collection and delivery
  • 24 hour recovery service and estimates while you wait
  • Price Match Guarantee

Authorised Repair Centres

If your brand isn't listed above, please call 0330 173 7710 and we'll be able to direct you to your nearest Group 1 Authorised Repairer. 

Customer satisfaction:

Throughout the process we’ll keep you updated throughout the repair and provide a thorough handover to explain the work we have carried out. Upon completion, you will also get an opportunity to tell us how you think we did via a customer experience survey.


Your opinion is really important to us and we would love to hear your thoughts on our service. Your selected bodyshop will send a short customer survey invitation to you by email and we would be most grateful if you would complete this for us. You should receive the invitation a few days after your vehicle is returned to you so please watch out for it in your email inbox, also please check your spam/junk folder just in case it’s in there


Repair Guarantee: 


For every repair we do, each customer is given a Repair Authenticity Guarantee which states that approved, current repair methods and techniques were used to replace any parts to the right standard. Our technicians are qualified and assessed on a regular basis to ensure we meet the brands standards. These repair methods are updated throughout their lifetime and the right approved tools & equipment are used to ensure the right repair, first time – this includes the Paint & Materials that have been tested at length for quality including anti-corrosion properties.

We have a 3-year Repair Authenticity Guarantee which is our promise that we have utilised genuine parts and paint, trained bodyshop technicians and approved specific repair methods. When you collect your vehicle we will give you an Authenticity Guarantee Certificate.
All of our repairs are carried out to exacting standards in line with manufacturer factory repair methods, using manufacturer trained technicians and only Mmanufacturer genuine parts are used. 
The repairs to your vehicle are backed by the Repair Authenticity Guarantee to give you peace of mind that your car was repaired the dealer standards. Your Repair Authenticity Guarantee will be sent to you by email soon after the repairs are completed

Your Service, Maintenance and Repairs covered with Group 1 FlexiPay

Terms and conditions

FlexiPay is an unregulated credit agreement. We do not charge a set-up fee or interest. Late payment fees will apply. Borrowing more than you can afford, paying late or missing payments may impact your credit score and your ability to borrow in the future and may incur a one off payment fee of £20. Subject to status, 18+, UK residents only. T&Cs apply.

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Group 1 Accident Aftercare

Complimentary 24/7 service available for all our Group 1 customers
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Cosmetic Repair FAQ

We have several Accident and Body Repair Centres across the UK. Find your nearest centre above. 

Contact your nearest Group 1 Accident Repair Centre, and they'll be happy to book your vehicle in at a date and time that's convenient for you.

Yes, all of our bodyshop repairs come with a 3 year guarantee for your peace of mind. We will also provide you with a Manufacturer Approved Repair Certificate.

Yes, we will be more than happy to offer you either a manual or an automatic courtesy car while we repair your vehicle.*

*subject to pre-booking and availability

Time taken will vary depending on the nature of the body repair, but our trained technicians will be able to advise you once they have assessed the work required.