Rear quarter panel and sill
Rear quarter panel and sill repair in Biel
The rear quarter panel and the sill are welded to the body and are therefore repaired wherever possible: panel beating, straightening, filling and painting. With severe deformation or rust perforation, a section is cut out and a new part welded in to the manufacturer's specification. Carrosserie K.I. in Biel also checks the load-bearing structure behind it.
- All makes
- Direct billing with insurers
- Courtesy car on request
- Repair rather than replace
- Reply usually within 24 h
- German & French
Repair or replace?
| Type of damage | Our solution |
|---|---|
| Scratch in the clear coat only | Polishing or spot repair |
| Dent with paint damage | Panel beating, filling and painting |
| Severe deformation of the rear quarter panel | Straightening, or replacing and welding in a section |
| Sill rusted through | Cutting out the rust, welding in a repair panel, sealing |
| Load-bearing structure or pillar affected | Measuring and repair to the manufacturer's specification |
Typical damage
- Rear quarter panel pushed in after a side collision
- Scrape damage from a wall, post or garage entrance
- Dented sill after grounding on a kerb
- Rust on the sill or the rear wheel arch
- Scratches across the door and rear quarter panel
- Damage from an incorrectly positioned jack
What determines the price
- Extent of the deformation and area affected
- Welding work instead of bolted fitting
- Removing the interior trim, rear light and bumper
- Paint type and blending into the door and roof pillar
- Hidden damage to the structure, wheel housing and cavities
Based on your photos, you receive an indicative quote incl. VAT. We set the final price after inspecting the vehicle, because some damage only becomes visible after dismantling.
Frequently asked questions
Can a rear quarter panel be beaten out or does it have to be replaced?
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In many cases it can be beaten out and straightened. Because the rear quarter panel is welded to the body, replacement is only chosen when the metal is too badly stretched or torn. Then usually only the damaged section is replaced. Which solution fits often only becomes clear after dismantling.
What does it cost to repair a sill?
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The work ranges from a simple paint touch-up to welding work with cavity sealing. The decisive factors are deformation, rust and whether the inner structure is affected. With photos in the online damage report you will receive an indicative quote incl. VAT within 24 hours, and the final price follows after the inspection.
Is rust on the sill a problem at the vehicle inspection?
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It can be. The sill is part of the load-bearing structure. Rust perforation and sharp edges can be objected to at the MFK (Swiss roadworthiness test). Surface rust is usually not critical but should be treated before it spreads. Have the condition checked early, then the repair stays smaller.
Why you can entrust the repair to us
Save up to CHF 1'000
The same excess as at your insurer’s partner garage
Many policies charge a higher excess if you do not go to the insurer’s partner garage. With us you still pay only the excess you would have there: we cover the difference. That way you save up to CHF 1'000 and still choose your body shop freely.
CHF 50 less
CHF 50 less than your partner garage’s quote
Bring the written quote of a partner garage or an independent body shop for the same repair: we do it CHF 50 cheaper, for example CHF 450 instead of CHF 500, incl. VAT. {insp}
Transparent from A to Z
You see what we see: an indicative quote incl. VAT, clear line items, no hidden costs. If dismantling reveals more, we discuss it with you before we carry on.
Customer-focused, not a production line
We explain things clearly, repair rather than replace unnecessarily and fit around your daily life: an appointment that suits you, a courtesy car and a collection and delivery service.
A reply within 24 hours, guaranteed
Whether it is a damage report, an enquiry or a follow-up question: on working days you receive a reply from a specialist within 24 hours. No waiting, no chasing by phone.
Everything from a single source
We take care of your problem, not just the metal: the damage report, contact with the insurer and the assessor, the repair and the billing with your insurer. You do not have to worry about a thing.
No appointment, no waiting.