derek2015

For now I've decided to leave well alone and wait for some more scuffs and scrapes on the tailgate which I'm bound to get before l have the whole rear bumper resprayed. What l have done is invested in a genuine Skoda touch up kit, this has covered the worst of the marks and made it possible to live with until l decide to have the full repair done as above. Thanks for the advice headinawayofski.

Thanks again, sound advice from an expert. l will have a ask around to see what the body shop v the local chipsaway word is !

Thanks for the response, perhaps my first post was non to clear, the two quotes are near enough £300 and £200 (not 300/100.) Your advice still stands, l want it as it was, l was hoping someone could comment on the 'patch' repair with their experience, obviously the full monty would be undetectable.

My good intention to garage my new to me Octavia has landed me with a annoying bill ! Having cleared out my previously inaccessible double garage (7ft up/over doors) l miscalculated and slightly grazed and one small dent to the rear nearside wing arch (plastic section) on a brick pier. In my defense it was only the second or third go at putting it away !! l have been quoted nearly £300 for a complete bumper removal and black metallic respray or £100 less by a well known franchise company for a smaller on car repair ( claimed to be unnoticeable and guaranteed) My question is obvious, which one would you recommend ? Thanks

Thanks for adding, looking forward to finding out lots about my new (to me) Skoda. Seems you need a degree in computer science to keep up these days !! Already found what little light in driver's door pillar is for ...