Whether you’ve got a small dent or a major damage to multiple panels, at UPP we’ve got the tools and skills to restore your car. Dents are not only unsightly, they compromise the safety of your vehicle, don’t wait – bring your car in to us today!

We’ve got the equipment and experience to make sure your chassis is straight and in line with manufacturer’s specifications, if it has been compromised in an accident.

A car tune-up is a type of preventive maintenance performed on a vehicle to ensure it continues to perform well. The tune-up should also include cleaning or replacing the spark plugs and, on older cars, the distributor cap and rotor.

At United Paint & Panel, we’re professional car painters who will always take the time to get a factory finish on all vehicles. You can count on us to do the necessary preparation, carry out the work in the ideal dust-free environment and ultimately deliver a professional paint job that’ll have your car looking as good as new.

A complete brake repair involves more than just fitting brake pads or shoes on the car and bleeding the braking system. It also may require: Inspecting and rebuilding or replacing brake calipers. Resurfacing or replacing rotors or drums. Inspecting and repacking or replacing wheel bearings.

Most drivers will know how easy it is get scratches, dents, holes and cracks in bumpers. At UPP we can restore your metal or plastic bumper to get it looking good as new.

Diagnostic tests can reveal problems within a car's engine, transmission, exhaust system, brakes, and other major components, as well as performance issues with the fuel injector, air flow and coolant, ignition coils, and throttle.

We only use the best quality engine oils for our oil changes, a grade that is not readily available in retail outlets. The process of changing your car's oil will include an engine flush.

Tire Replacement: We'll replace your tire if it's damaged by eligible road hazards such nails, broken glass, tree limbs or a pothol

Alignment refers to an adjustment of a vehicle's suspension – the system that connects a vehicle to its wheels. It is not an adjustment of the tires or wheels themselves. The key to proper alignment is adjusting the angles of the tires which affects how they make contact with the road.

United Panel & Paint Collision Guide

What to do if you are involved in an accident

1. Stop your vehicle if it is clear, safe and legal
2. Move the vehicle off the travelled roadway
3. Turn off the ignition of all vehicles involved in the accident
4. Make a first aid check of all persons involved in the accident
5. Call the police and, if necessary, emergency medical services
6. Mark the scene of the accident, preferably with reflective triangles
7. Gather the names of all people in the vehicles and people who witnessed the accident
8. Make a quick diagram of where the vehicle occupants were seated and indicate the vehicles’ direction of travel and lane. Also note the date, time and weather conditions
9. Ask to see the other driver’s licence and write down the licence number
10. Exchange insurance company information. DO NOT discuss “fault” or make statements about the accident to anyone but the police.
11. Just call 021 254 6916 and let us take care of you!
12. Get a copy of the police report of the accident from your local police station

Repair Facts You Should Know

1. You are not required to get more than one estimate
2. You may have the shop of YOUR choice make the repairs
3. Only you, the vehicle owner, can authorize repairs on your vehicle
4. Repair estimates will vary. A lower estimate may not include necessary things. It’s YOUR vehicle; make sure it’s repaired to YOUR satisfaction