Expert vehicle body repairs, SMART repairs, insurance claim support and paint refinishing from a trusted local repair centre with over 20+ years experience.
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Upload at least 3 clear photos of your vehicle damage and our team will review your request and come back to you with a repair estimate.
How to photograph your damage
From minor scuffs to full accident repairs — our Canterbury workshop handles all types of vehicle body repair and refinishing work.
You have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle. Max Auto Colour can help manage communication with insurers and support you through the repair process from start to finish.
EV and hybrid accident body repairs in Canterbury, Kent. Manufacturer-trained technicians, specialist high-voltage safe working practices and the right tooling for every job.
For minor scuffs, scrapes and localised damage. SMART repairs restore your vehicle without the need to repaint large areas unnecessarily — saving time and keeping costs down.
From small dents to more significant body damage, our team can restore panels and paintwork wherever possible, returning your vehicle to its pre-accident condition.
Paint refinishing and colour matching for a high-quality finish. Our experienced refinishing team ensures a seamless colour match to your vehicle's original specification.
Return your lease vehicle in the right condition and avoid expensive penalty charges. We repair defects before handback so you're not caught out by the lease company's assessors.
You have the right to choose who repairs your vehicle. Max Auto Colour can help manage communication with insurers and support you through the repair process from start to finish.
Restore depth, clarity and gloss to tired paintwork with a professional full machine polish, followed by a durable paint sealant to help protect the finish from weather, road grime and everyday contamination.
Getting a repair estimate is quick and easy. Here's what happens after you submit your request.
Upload at least 3 clear images of the damage — a wide shot, a close-up, and an angled photo showing depth.
Our team reviews the photos, identifies the repair type required, and prepares an accurate estimate.
We'll contact you using your preferred method with a clear repair estimate and next steps.
Bring your vehicle to our Canterbury repair centre and we'll get you back on the road.
Send us photos and receive a free repair estimate. No obligation.
Drag the slider to compare the vehicle before and after repair. Every repair is carried out to the highest standard at our Canterbury workshop.
Panel pulled and refinished to factory standard
Many drivers are told they must use their insurer's approved repairer — but that is not the case. You have the legal right to choose who repairs your vehicle. Max Auto Colour can act as your independent repair specialist and support you through the entire process.
Under UK consumer law, if you are making an insurance claim for vehicle damage, you have the right to choose which repair centre carries out the work — regardless of what your insurer tells you.
If you were at fault in an accident, we can carry out your repairs and liaise with your insurer on your behalf.
If another driver was responsible, you have the right to choose your own repairer. We can help manage the process.
We can deal directly with your insurer, saving you time and making the claims process less stressful.
From assessment through to completion, we manage the full repair process and keep you updated throughout.
Replacement vehicle support may be available depending on your policy and claim circumstances.
We can advise on excess and, where applicable, help navigate options to reduce out-of-pocket costs.
Support available depending on claim circumstances. Always refer to your insurance policy and consult with your insurer regarding specific terms and coverage.
At Max Auto Colour we have 20 years of experience, specialising in automotive refinishing. Whether it's a scratch, dent or body replacement we can help you!
We have over 15 years of experience with accidents and insurance claim repairs.
We quote a fair and competitive price to repair damage to your vehicle.
Our staff are highly trained and offer friendly and professional services to all our customers.
We go out of our way to ensure all our customers are satisfied with our work and service.
We are experts in vehicle repairs, covering accident, dent repairs, insurance work and SMART repairs.
We guarantee a high standard of service for every vehicle we repair. We prioritise our quality and affordability at Max Auto Colour.
Based at our Canterbury workshop, we support towns across Kent with accident repairs, SMART work, paint refinishing and insurance claims.
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Google Reviews
Based on 69 reviews
“I can't praise MAX AUTO COLOUR LTD, highly enough. My car sustained major damage, and was taken to max auto colour LTD. from the beginning communication was 1st class guiding me through each stage of the repair. On completion I was extremely happy with the finished results Many thanks to the team.”
View on Google“Fantastic service very professional, friendly and knowledgeable. Paint match perfect, all body work repairs completed to a very high standard. Reasonable pricing and all in all very pleased with the final result. Definitely would recommend.”
View on Google“Valentin and his team did a fantastic job of repairing a couple of scratched panels on my car. They were really quick and had my car back to me the same day, which was a big relief. Their customer service was also excellent, and communication was great throughout. I would highly recommend them!”
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