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Repairs and expensive surprises

Why apparently small damage can produce surprisingly large bills on modern cars.

Why apparently small damage can produce surprisingly large bills on modern cars.
Why Can a Minor Front-End Knock Be So Expensive on a Modern Car?Why lamps, sensors, cameras and calibration can make apparently modest modern-car damage surprisingly costly to repair.Why Can a Modern Windscreen Cost More Than You Expect?How cameras and driver-assistance systems can turn windscreen replacement into more than a straightforward piece of glass.Do Parking Sensors Make Minor Bumper Damage More Expensive?Why a useful parking aid can add complexity to bumper repairs, and what to test when viewing a used car.How Much Does a Kerbed Alloy Wheel Really Matter?How to tell harmless cosmetic scuffing from wheel or tyre damage that deserves closer inspection and a realistic repair allowance.