Care & protect

Dents and smart repair

A dent in the door, a scuff on the bumper, kerb damage on a wheel: we repair small damage precisely instead of respraying whole panels. Send us photos – the first estimate is free and non-binding.

First estimate from photos free

  • First estimate from photos free
  • On site: travel only
  • Fixed price before we start

Three ways

How you get your price

You decide how to start. With all three, you know the price before we repair anything.

Fastest

First estimate from photos

freeand non-binding

Upload a few photos or send them via WhatsApp. We look at them and get back to you personally.

  • Three to four photos per damage are usually enough
  • Price range and a clear recommendation
  • No appointment, no obligation
Upload photos

Convenient

Damage assessment at your place

from €49travel only, credited against an order of €300 or more

We come to your home, your workplace or the dealer and look at the damage in person.

  • Paint thickness measurement and photo report
  • Binding fixed price on the spot
  • Ideal before a lease return
Request an on-site visit

In person

Appointment in the Wedemark

freeinspection at our premises

You bring the car to us, we look at every damage in good light and agree the fixed price and date.

  • Agree fixed price and date straight away
  • Can be combined with detailing
  • Collection and delivery available
Book an appointment

The price from the first estimate is a price range. It becomes binding once we have seen the damage. We do not start before that.

What is included

What we repair

Smart repair means repairing only the damaged spot, not the whole panel. That saves time and money, and as much original paint as possible is preserved.

Dent in a car door, pointed out by hand

Paintless dent repair

Car park knocks, door dings, hail: we push the metal back from behind with special tools, as long as the paint is intact.

from €89

Stone chip touched up with a fine applicator

Scratches and paint damage

Fine scratches are polished out, stone chips touched up, deeper damage repaired locally using spot repair.

from €59

Masked-off area being spot-polished

Bumpers

Scuffs and small cracks in the plastic: repaired, levelled and painted to match, without replacing the bumper.

from €189

Alloy wheel with kerb damage

Wheels

Kerb damage on painted and diamond-cut alloy wheels, matched to colour and finish.

from €99 per wheel

Leather seats in the interior

Interior

Scuffs and tears in leather, burn holes in fabric, scratches and holes in plastics.

from €49

The repair area is carefully masked off

Several damages at once

Parking scrapes on door and wing, stone chips at the front: we combine the right methods into one fixed price.

Fixed price from photos

Lease return

Return your car without surprises

When you return a leased car, it is inspected. Anything beyond normal wear and tear is charged by the lessor, often weeks later. With our return check you know beforehand what may come your way and can decide calmly.

  • Inspection based on common return standards: what counts as normal wear, what is likely to be charged?
  • Paint thickness measurement and a dated photo report as evidence of the condition
  • A clear recommendation for each damage: repair or leave it
  • Repair, detailing and, if you wish, delivery to the dealer from one source
Inspecting a car on the lift, results on a tablet

Comparison

Check first instead of paying later

The usual way LEVEL ABOVE
Assessment Only at the return, by the lessor's inspector Beforehand, with a photo report and paint thickness measurement
Costs Invoiced according to the return report, often weeks later Fixed price before we start, you decide for each damage
Small damage Assessed according to the lessor's damage catalogue Targeted repair of the damaged spot only
Timing Shortly before the appointment, when there is hardly any time left With a timetable: photos eight weeks before, repairs up to four weeks before
Handover You take the car to the dealer yourself If you wish, we deliver it for you

Guide

Is it worth repairing before the return?

Often, but not always. For damage, lessors usually charge the reduction in value, not necessarily the full repair cost. That can be lower than a repair. So we compare for every damage: what would the return probably cost, and what does the repair cost with us? If it is not worth it, we tell you.

Normal wear such as light scratches, a few small stone chips or some wear on the seats is usually covered by the contract. Dents, deep scratches, wheel damage, tears in leather and chips in the windscreen become expensive. Check your contract beforehand: some contracts require repairs at an authorised workshop. Keep invoices and our photo report. Your lease contract and the return report remain decisive; we do not provide legal advice.

Before a sale or trade-in, too

If you sell your car or trade it in, a well-kept car puts you in a better negotiating position. A few repaired spots and a detailing change the first impression in photos and at the viewing.

What smart repair can and cannot do

Dents can be removed without painting if the paint is intact and we can reach the panel from behind. Spot repair is suitable for small paint damage; on large horizontal surfaces such as the bonnet or roof, a partial respray is often the better solution. With metallic and effect paints, a slight colour difference may remain visible in certain light. Cracks in mountings, damaged sensors or damage to structural parts belong in a specialist workshop. We tell you all of this before we start.

Return timetable

Your timetable up to the return

Enter your return date. We show you when each step makes sense, so nothing has to happen under time pressure at the end.

A non-binding planning aid. The earlier you get in touch, the more room there is for appointments.

  1. 8 weeks beforeSend photos Free first estimate from photos, so you know early where you stand.
  2. 6 weeks beforeReturn check Inspection at our premises or at yours, with paint thickness measurement, photo report and a recommendation for each damage.
  3. 4 weeks beforeRepairs Only what is worth it, at the fixed price agreed beforehand.
  4. 1 week beforeDetailing A car cleaned inside and out makes a better impression at the inspection. Optional.
  5. On the return dayReturn With the photo report in your pocket. If you wish, we take the car to the dealer.
Ask for your timetable on WhatsApp

Photo guide

How to take good photos

A smartphone is all you need for a reliable first estimate. Three to four photos per damage are usually enough.

  • Overview: the whole panel from two to three metres away, so we can see where the damage is
  • At an angle in raking light: dents show in the reflection, so photograph flat across the surface
  • Close-up with a size reference: a coin or a folding rule right next to it
  • Paint code: sticker in the door frame or in the service book. We do not need the registration document for this
  • Ideally in daylight and on clean paint. Number plates and people do not need to be visible
A car being photographed with a smartphone

Process

How your repair works

  1. Step 01

    Photos or appointment

    Photos via the form or WhatsApp, or choose a damage assessment at your place or ours.

  2. Step 02

    Fixed price

    You receive scope, price and duration in advance. We only start once you agree.

  3. Step 03

    Repair

    With us in the Wedemark or at a selected specialist in the region, always under our responsibility. Small repairs often take just a few hours.

  4. Step 04

    Handover with report

    Joint acceptance and before-and-after photos for your records, for example for the lease return.

Prices

Smart repair prices

Small damage at a fixed price. We confirm the binding price after seeing photos or the car, before we start.

First estimate and damage assessment

ServicePrice
First estimate from photosPhotos via the form or WhatsApp, reply with a price range and a recommendationfree
Damage assessment with us in the WedemarkInspection with a fixed price and a proposed datefree
Damage assessment at your location, up to 30 kmTravel from the Wedemark to your home, workplace or dealer; credited against an order of €300 or more€49
Damage assessment at your location, up to 60 kmTravel from the Wedemark; credited against an order of €300 or more€79
Longer distancesper kilometre beyond 60 km, one way+ €0.45/km
Lease return checkInspection based on common return standards, paint thickness measurement, photo report and a recommendation for each damage; credited against a repair order of €500 or more, on site plus travel€149

Dents

ServicePrice
Paintless dent repairup to approx. 2 cm, paint intact, panel accessible from behindfrom €89
Each additional dent on the same panelfrom €49
Larger dents, dents on edges, hail damageafter inspection

Paint and plastics

ServicePrice
Polishing out scratchesnot through the clear coat, per panelfrom €59
Touching up stone chipsdabbed and levelled, per panelfrom €69
Spot repair of paint damagescratch, scuff or corner up to approx. 3 cm, painted locallyfrom €149
Bumperscuff or small crack in the plastic, including spot paintingfrom €189

Wheels, interior and glass

ServicePrice
Wheel with kerb damage, paintedper wheelfrom €99
Diamond-cut wheelper wheelfrom €179
Leatherscuff, tear or colour loss, per spotfrom €119
Fabricburn hole or small tearfrom €49
Interior plasticsscratch or hole up to approx. 3 cmfrom €79
Stone chip in the windscreenoutside the driver's field of view, up to approx. 5 mmfrom €99
  • We combine several repairs into one fixed price. Collection and delivery up to 30 km: €49 each way, free from an order value of €900 if agreed in the order.
  • Smart repair has limits: if the paint on a dent is damaged, a damage is too large or relevant to safety, we tell you beforehand and name the alternative, such as a partial respray at a specialist workshop.
  • Many partial-cover (Teilkasko) insurers pay for windscreen chip repairs. Please check with your insurer first; we provide photos and a cost estimate.

All prices in euros including 19% VAT. The price list is not yet a binding offer; “from” prices are minimum prices for vehicles in normal condition. We confirm the binding price based on photos or an inspection before you place your order. Third-party costs only as agreed and against receipts. Our terms and conditions apply.

Location

Smart repair for Hanover and the surrounding area

We are based in the Wedemark, north of Hanover. For a damage assessment we also come to you, whether in Hanover, Langenhagen, Burgwedel, Isernhagen, Garbsen or Celle. Only travel is charged.

Wedemark · Hannover · Langenhagen · Burgwedel · Isernhagen · Garbsen · Neustadt am Rübenberge · Burgdorf · Lehrte · Laatzen · Celle · Hildesheim

LEVEL ABOVE
In der Krakau 18
30900 Wedemark
Mon–Sat 8 am–8 pm, appointments by arrangement
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Questions

Questions about smart repair

How much does smart repair cost at LEVEL ABOVE?

A paintless dent repair costs from €89, each additional dent on the same panel from €49. Polishing out scratches from €59, spot repair from €149, bumpers from €189, wheels from €99 per wheel, interior from €49. We confirm the binding fixed price after seeing photos or the car. All prices are in the price list.

How does the free first estimate from photos work?

Upload three to four photos per damage in the form or send them via WhatsApp. We look at them and get back to you with a price range and a recommendation. This is free and does not commit you to anything. The price becomes binding once we have seen the damage.

What does a damage assessment at my location cost?

We only charge travel: up to 30 km from the Wedemark €49, up to 60 km €79, beyond that an additional €0.45 per kilometre. If you then place an order of €300 or more, we credit the travel cost. An inspection with us in the Wedemark is free.

Is it worth repairing damage before a lease return?

Often, but not always. Lessors usually charge the reduction in value, which can also be lower than a repair. With the return check for €149 we compare each damage and recommend honestly what is worth it. We credit the check against a repair order of €500 or more.

When should I get in touch before the lease return?

Ideally six to eight weeks before. That leaves time for the estimate, the repair and a detailing. With the return timetable you can see the right dates for your return day.

Can every dent be removed without painting?

No. The paint must be intact and we must be able to reach the panel from behind. Very sharp dents or dents right on edges are difficult. If paintless dent repair is not possible, we name the alternative and the price beforehand.

Will the repair be visible afterwards?

With paintless dent repair the original paint is preserved. For paint repairs we mix the colour according to the paint code; with metallic and effect paints a slight difference may remain visible in certain light. We point this out beforehand.

Will my insurance pay for the repair?

If a third party caused the damage, their liability insurance usually pays. Many partial-cover insurers pay for windscreen chip repairs. Please check with your insurer first; we provide photos and a cost estimate.

Do you also come to customers in Hanover?

Yes. From the Wedemark we come to Hanover, Langenhagen, Burgwedel, Isernhagen, Garbsen, Celle and the whole region for a damage assessment. Only travel is charged.

Enquiry

Send photos or request an appointment

Upload photos or briefly describe the damage. You receive a free, non-binding first estimate and we get back to you personally.

Andreas Fix

Andreas FixOwner · your point of contact

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