How Much Does Sheet Metal Generally Cost?

The cost of sheet metal varies depending on a variety of factors, including vehicle model, degree of damage, repair shop level, and geographic location.

Cost range
Small car: For example, Volkswagen Polo, sheet metal repair costs are around RMB 300-500.
Mid-size car: For example, Volkswagen Passat, sheet metal repair costs are around RMB 500-800.
Luxury car: For example, Mercedes-Benz C-Class, sheet metal repair costs are around RMB 1000-2000.

Factors affecting costs
Degree of damage: Minor scratches or small dents cost less, while severe deformation or large-area damage costs more.
Vehicle type: The complexity of sheet metal structures varies from vehicle to vehicle, and the difficulty and cost of repair will also vary.
Rest shop level and geographic location: High-end repair shops and first-tier cities usually cost more, while ordinary repair shops and second- and third-tier cities cost less.
Labor time cost: The labor time cost of repairmen with high technical level is higher, which affects the overall cost.

Specific case Hongqi H9 rear fender sheet metal spray painting: It costs about 300 to 500 yuan in a private auto repair shop, and usually 500 to 800 yuan in a dealership. 4S shop repair scratches: Mild scratches cost a few hundred yuan, and serious deformation or damage costs more than 2,000 yuan. Ordinary repair shop: Small dents or scratches cost a few hundred yuan, and large-area spray painting and sheet metal repair costs are higher.