Common Bodyshop Mistakes in Luxury Car Repair | GVE London – Blog

Fixing a luxury car is no easy feat. One wrong move and the dent they caused will cost thousands to fix. These high stakes are why choosing the right place for repairs is necessary. Let’s talk about where things usually tend to go wrong in a bodyshop for high-end vehicles so you know what to watch out for.

Guesswork Over Precision

Some shops do not use the right specifications provided to them by the manufacturers of luxury cars, and they’ve got strict factory standards—so not following them is a major red flag. From the torque used on bolts to paint codes with multiple layers, these cars need accuracy.

Alas, not all shops have access to these. Only an authorised repair centre like GVE London gets full technical guidance from the manufacturer. If your car lands in a general bodyshop, they might improvise—and risking your £150,000+ vehicle is hardly a good gamble.

Skipping Manufacturer-Approved Parts

OEM, or Original Equipment Manufacturer, parts are genuine parts that your car comes built with. They’re specifically made for your vehicle and come with the car, literally, in the condition it came in from the factory. But oh so often, we notice people going for non-genuine parts because they’re cheaper.

Now, we at GVE London also perform custom jobs, so we aren’t allergic to aftermarket parts the way a manufacturer’s service centre might be. There are some amazing aftermarket part manufacturers, but one really needs to know their stuff and work with experts found in luxury car repair centres like ours. A garage that lacks the footfall—or wheel marks—of a high-end car won’t particularly know if an aftermarket part is worth considering or not. Getting the wrong one is both an aesthetic downgrade and, on the far end of the spectrum, can compromise your car’s safety.

Read Also: Insurance Claims for Bodyshop Repairs: What You Need to Know

Incorrect Paint Matching

Luxury cars usually come with layered paint finishes. Pearlescent whites. Triple-stage reds. Hand-polished blacks. Matching that? It’s a skilled process. Inexperienced shops often get it wrong. You may not notice it straight away, but step into sunlight, and the panel looks different. Or it starts fading within months.

A supercar bodyshop that specialises in high-end vehicles will have the tools and techniques to blend colours seamlessly. They’ll also bake the finish in a temperature-controlled booth to avoid future issues like peeling or orange peel texture.

Poor Welding or Panel Bonding

The high-end cars of today, broadly speaking, are made using a combination of aluminium, carbon fibre and steel. All three materials need different treatment when it comes to cutting, joining and welding. Use the wrong heat? The panel could warp. Bond it incorrectly? It might not pass crash safety ratings. Only certified technicians with training on specific models should touch these repairs.

Conclusion: So What Should You Do?

Ask questions and check credibility. Reviews and client testimonials are an unbiased way of checking if a bodyshop is actually good or merely has good marketing. Other than that, look for things like certifications, ask where they source parts from, and how their technicians have been trained. An authorised repair centre like ours, GVE London, will not shy away from the questions. From customisation to restoration and detailing to sales, they can do it all. Get in touch with us today!