What it costs to repair a scratch in your car's paintwork in 2026
🎨 A superficial scratch can be polished out for 500 to 1,500 kroner. A deep scratch that needs repainting costs 3,000 to 8,000 per panel.
🖐️ Run your fingernail over the scratch. If it catches, the scratch has gone through the clear coat — and the job will be more expensive.
💰 If the repair costs less than your excess, there is no point in making a claim with your insurer.
🔧 Two workshops can quote 4,200 and 7,800 kroner for the same job. Get several quotes before you choose.
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How to Find a Good Repair Shop After an Accident
🚗 You decide where your car gets repaired, regardless of what the insurance company suggests.
💰 The same door repair can cost 8,000 at one shop and 15,000 at another. Get multiple quotes.
📄 Always ask for an itemised invoice with parts and labour hours — it's worth its weight in gold when selling.
🔧 Getting repairs done at an independent shop does not affect your new car warranty when the work is done professionally.
How to Find a Good Repair Shop After an Accident
Who is at fault when both reverse?
🚗💥 Both are reversing and crashing: shared fault is common – but not always.
📸 Sketch + pictures of position and point of impact can be what determines liability distribution.
🧾 A joint damage report with the same description of events reduces "word against word".
👮 Contact the police in case of personal injury, suspicion of intoxication, or if someone flees.
Who is at fault when both reverse?
Do I have to pay a deductible if I am not at fault?
🚗 You may have to pay a deductible – even without fault – while liability is clarified.
📝 Good documentation (photos, sketches, and witnesses) makes it easier to get your deductible back.
🤝 Fill out the damage report together with the other party for fewer misunderstandings and faster settlements.
👮 Contact the police in case of personal injury, suspicion of intoxication, or if someone refuses to provide information.
Do I have to pay a deductible if I am not at fault?
Stone chip in the windshield: when can you repair, when must you replace, and what should be included in the damage report
🚗💥 Heard a little click in the glass? Here’s how to assess a stone chip before it becomes a crack.
🔍 Repair or replace: location in the line of sight and near the edge of the glass often matters the most.
🧾 Effective damage report: time, place, pictures, and exact location saves time.
🛠️ ADAS and cameras: replacing glass may require calibration – note that in the case.
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