I agree with @StriderHort - It depends on the garage (paint works) you choose to repair your car. Your local taxi guys will most likely know the cheapest and the best paintwork repairers. Scope those offering services online then ask one of the private hire or taxi drivers who they would recommend (leave a good tip if they give you a lift!) The smaller back street repair places (and there are some good ones if you ask around) might charge around £350 to £650 cash dependent on the location and surface area they have to repair. Try sending some pictures for call in for a ball park figure (but be aware this is not a quote and the cost could go up when they see it) Those who do Insurance repair work will charge and arm and a leg - stupid money. But don't cry in the corner - grit your teeth and say "I love driving" Next will be the drop links from pot hole damage. It's a bit like opening your 365 day advent calendar - every day a new bit of damage or faults or tax or bus lane ticket or speeding ticket or excess emission ticket or entering the give me your money zone ...... oh the imaginative list of taking more money from the deep pockets of ordinary drivers.