Tailgate
Tailgate repair or replacement in Biel
A tailgate is repaired when the dent is on the outer skin and the frame, hinges and lock are undamaged. If it is creased, no longer seals properly or the window frame is distorted, it is replaced. After a rear impact, Carrosserie K.I. in Biel additionally checks the rear panel, the boot floor, the reversing camera and the sensors.
- 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 |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint intact | Paintless dent repair (PDR) |
| Dent or scratch with paint damage | Panel beating, filling and painting |
| Tailgate creased, window frame distorted | Replacement of the tailgate and painting in the car's colour |
| Plastic or aluminium tailgate | Repair suited to the material, often replacement |
| Reversing camera, sensors or electric drive affected | Checking, replacing faulty parts and calibration |
Typical damage
- Dented tailgate after a rear-end collision
- Dent from reversing into a post or wall
- Scratches on the loading sill
- Tailgate no longer closes cleanly
- Water getting into the boot
- Rust on the edge or handle strip
What determines the price
- Extent and position of the deformation
- Material: steel, aluminium or plastic
- Transferring the rear window, lights, wiring harness and trim
- Camera, sensors and electric tailgate
- Hidden damage to the rear panel and boot floor
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 dented tailgate be repaired?
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Yes, if the deformation is limited to the outer skin. The area is then beaten out, filled and painted. If the frame or window aperture is distorted, the tailgate can often no longer be adjusted to seal properly. In that case replacement is more reliable and frequently more economical too.
What does a new tailgate cost?
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The decisive factors are the manufacturer's part price, the painting and the transfer of the window, lights, camera and trim. With electric tailgates the technology comes on top. Send us photos via the online damage report and you will receive an indicative quote incl. VAT within 24 hours.
Am I allowed to drive if the tailgate no longer closes properly?
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We advise against it. A tailgate that is not latched can open while driving, and exhaust fumes and water can get into the interior. If the rear lights or the number plate are affected, the vehicle may be objected to. Have the damage checked quickly, and on request we will collect the vehicle.
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.