Exterior Body Repairs Glasgow
Had a bump in town? Paint scuffed after a tight squeeze in the Asda car park? Panel looking worse for wear after someone opened their door into yours? We get it – these things happen to everyone, and they’re a right pain when they do.
I’m Alex from Motorono in Glasgow, and sorting out bodywork issues is what we do every day. We’re not one of those big chain places that’ll talk you through a load of technical terms and hand you a bill that makes your eyes water. We’re just local mechanics who fix cars properly without the fuss or the fancy prices.
Whether it’s a small dent that’s driving you mad every time you look at it, or something bigger that needs sorting before it gets worse, we can help. Most of our customers are surprised how quick and affordable it is to get their car looking right again.
What are exterior body repairs?
Exterior body repairs fix the visible damage to your car’s body panels, paint, and structural elements. This includes:
- Fixing dents and creases
- Repairing scratches and paint damage
- Replacing damaged panels
- Treating and repairing rust spots
What We Fix
Dents
From small parking dings to bigger dents from bumps and scrapes. We use special tools to pull most dents out without damaging your paint.
Scratches
Those annoying marks that catch your eye every time you wash the car. We can buff out minor ones or properly repair and respray deeper scratches.
Crumpled Panels
When you've had a proper bump and the panel's actually bent or crumpled. We can either fix it or replace it, depending on what makes more sense.
Rust Patches
Really common in Glasgow with all the salt on the roads in winter. Best to get these sorted before they spread and cause bigger problems.
Other Bits and Pieces
Broken locks, boot not closing right, bonnet misaligned - all these things can happen after a bump or just with age.
We deal with all sorts of scenarios – from someone catching your bumper in the Silverburn car park, to corrosion from our lovely Scottish winters, to that pillar you swear jumped out at you when you were parking.
Our Process
First, we’ll have a proper look at your car and talk you through what needs doing. No computer printouts or fancy diagrams – just straight talking about what’s wrong and how we’ll fix it.
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We’ve got all the proper tools and equipment, but the real difference is knowing how to use them right. We can often get smaller jobs done the same day if you drop in early enough.
Why Fix It Now?
- Rust will spread from damaged areas, especially around wheel arches
- MOT issues – serious body damage can fail your test
- Keeps your resale value up when you want to sell or trade in
- Most repairs take less time than people think
- Small problems get bigger (and more expensive) if you leave them
Why Motorono?
- We’ve been fixing cars in Glasgow for over 15 years. Our team are all locals who understand you want good work without the sales pitch or jargon.
- We’re not the cheapest and not the most expensive – we’re just fair. We charge what the job’s worth, not what we think we can get away with.
- Our customers come back because we talk straight, work fast, and do the job properly. Ask anyone in Shawlands or Govanhill about us – we’ve probably fixed their car or their neighbour’s.
- “Alex and the team sorted my Audi after I caught a post in the Tesco car park. Fair price, perfect finish, and done in a day. Couldn’t ask for more.” – James from Battlefield
Areas We Cover
- Govanhill
- Govan
- Shawlands
- Pollokshields
- Mount Florida
- Battlefield
Most customers come to our garage, but for bigger jobs where you can’t drive safely, we can sometimes arrange pickup.
Want your car looking clean and sorted again?
Give us a call or just drop by the garage. We’re always happy to have a look and give you an honest opinion on what needs doing.
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Call us now for your free quote and get back on the road with confidence.

