Accident Repair – Northfield

At Northfield Car Care Centre, we take care of accident repairs on all makes and models, covering both the mechanical damage that affects safety and the bodywork and paint that restore your car’s appearance. As the only RAC Approved Garage near Northfield, we are also where many vehicles are brought when the RAC recovers them after a collision in the area.

Common accident damage we repair

Even a low-speed collision can affect several parts of a car at once. We regularly deal with:

• Damaged bumpers, wings, doors, and bonnets
• Broken headlights, tail lights, and mirrors
• Bent or damaged suspension and steering components
• Damaged radiators and cooling system parts at the front of the car
• Wheels and tyres damaged by kerb strikes or impacts
• Scratched, scuffed, or cracked paintwork

Why hidden damage matters

The visible damage after an accident is often not the only damage, as an impact that dents a bumper can also bend a suspension arm, knock the wheel alignment out, or crack a cooling pipe behind the panels. These problems may not be obvious straight away, but they can affect how the car handles and brakes, and some can lead to further damage if they are left unrepaired.

That is why we inspect the whole of the affected area, including the mechanical components underneath, rather than focusing only on what can be seen from the outside.

Signs your car needs checking after an accident

If you have been involved in an accident, even a minor one, it is worth having your car inspected if you notice:

• The steering wheel sitting off-centre, or the car pulling to one side
• New knocking, rubbing, or scraping noises
• Warning lights on the dashboard that were not there before
• Fluid leaking from under the car
• Panels that no longer line up or doors that are difficult to close
• Vibration through the steering wheel at speed
• RAC recoveries to our workshop

Being known for RAC breakdown recovery means we are used to receiving vehicles at short notice and keeping their owners informed at what can be a stressful time. If the RAC brings your car to us following an accident or breakdown, our team will assess it, contact you to explain what we have found, and confirm the cost of any repairs. Nothing goes ahead until you have given your approval.

Because we handle the mechanical side of repairs as well as arranging the cosmetic work, you can keep everything with one garage and one point of contact from start to finish.

Why choose us for accident repairs

• Trusted by the RAC to receive recovered vehicles
• Mechanical and cosmetic repairs coordinated through one garage
• A phone call to explain the damage and confirm the price before any work begins
• Original equipment quality parts covered by the manufacturer’s warranty
• A family-run garage established in 1998, with a team that will keep you updated throughout
• Payment Assist is also available to our customers.