Just a few decades ago, the idea of self-driving cars was considered ridiculous. Yet, with advancements in technology, our body shop specialists know that the prospect of cars that can complete journeys with minimal human input (or even none at all) is becoming more and more realistic. Does it make sense to put so much […]
The alloy wheel repair experts at our body shop repair centre understand that the idea of cleaning your car is an unpleasant one, but who doesn’t like a clean and shiny vehicle? Unfortunately, keeping your car clean can be a more difficult task than just saying it. You need to wash your car regularly, for
You may be aware that petrol will be changing throughout Great Britain. Throughout summer 2021, forecourts have replaced the current ‘E5’ petrol with ‘E10’ fuel, which contains more renewable ethanol. This change only applies to standard (95 octane) petrol, and doesn’t affect diesels. The change comes as part of the government’s plans to ban the
Winter tyres are becoming an increasingly popular option for people here in the UK, to help them better cope with the bad weather and slippery conditions typical of the winter months. It’s a common misconception that they are only for driving on ice and snow. In fact, they are designed to offer increased traction, grip and
BP, Esso, Tesco, and Shell have all recently warned of a fuel shortage and it has the country’s petrol stations in a frenzy. Hundreds of forecourts across the UK have tailbacks and frustrated drivers all queuing to get their petrol. But why? Where did this ‘fuel crisis’ come from? What does it mean for UK drivers? The
Sometimes it can be very frustrating dealing with your insurance provider after a stressful incident when your vehicle has been damaged. Your insurance company will try to send you to a vehicle repair shop of their choice. Most people go along with their decision. However you can decide which bodyshop to send your vehicle to
Our car repair experts explain what is meant by ADAS and explain how we can repair it. ADAS stands for ‘Advanced driver-assistance systems’, which are electronic systems in a vehicle that use advanced technologies to assist the driver. They can include many active safety features, and often the terms “ADAS” and “active safety” are used
Keeping your car’s body pristine throughout its life not only reflects you care but also your pride for your car. However, as cars are made out of metal, one process that takes a toll on a car’s appearance is rust. Although some of today’s cars come with many rust protection coatings on the exterior surface,
The experts at our car body shop know all about alloy wheel repair and alloy damage. The most common types are powder coated alloy wheels and diamond cut alloy wheels. If you find yourself requiring alloy wheel repair services, our car body shop specialists have revealed the differences between these types of wheels. What are
The vehicle repair experts at our accident repair centre have revealed the most popular car colours in the UK. The dent repair specialists have also disclosed the effect that this has on the price. When purchasing a car, there are evidently multiple factors that must be considered. The fundamentals include the make and model of
Here at Jenkins & Pain we are approved for many of the leading insurance providers. However we can also carry out retail repairs for private customers. If you lease a car and the lease is due to end then why not contact us for a no obligation estimate on any damage. We can quote to
Summer tyres are undoubtedly the most common type of tyres in the United Kingdom. They perform best on dry and wet roads and are designed to guarantee optimal performance in temperatures higher than 7 degrees Celsius. Moreover, they are particularly useful in places where temperatures often reach 40 degrees Celsius for both occasional or prolonged
Steering geometry is the geometric arrangement of the parts of a steering system, and the value of the lengths and angles within. Steering geometry problems generally tend to occur with wearing and ageing of components. Nevertheless, these problems can also be caused by driving over kerbs, impacting potholes and definitely after the vehicle is involved
Reducing your vehicle’s emissions is not only good for the environment, but a cleaner car also offers better performance, increased fuel economy and is less expensive to run. Using green parts and other simple changes can alter your cars emissions.The body shop experts at our accident repair centre have decided on the most significant ways
rSometimes referred to as recycled or used, green parts are official manufacturer parts that have been removed from a vehicle during the dismantling and recycling process. The labelling as ‘green’ parts is derived from the fact that they are parts that can be reused in a secondary vehicle, instead of new parts being manufactured. The
Here at Jenkins & Pain we’ve just added another Ford Transit Courier van to our courtesy vehicle fleet. As one of Kents leading bodyshops we are proud to be able to keep our customers on the road whilst their vehicle is being repaired. Courtesy vehicles are hugely important in minimising disruption to our customers. We
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Most accidents are caused by driving too fast, meaning-making manoeuvres without slowing down to a safe speed. However, there are multiple causes of accidents on motorways that could result in dent repair being required by a vehicle body shop. Our accident repair centre has decided on the five most common causes of accidents, as well
Even though powder coating appears to be the most popular and durable alloy wheel refurbishment service, our accident repair centre has found that diamond cut finishes are also a very desired finish for car repair… Many cars are fitted with diamond cut finished wheels, and our accident repair centre can reproduce this finish. Diamond cutting
An important role in an individual’s choice of car colour is colour psychology, which can also be used to suggest an individual’s characteristics, based on their choices. Although our body shop knows that we cannot be certain as to whether or not people make predictions or personality judgements based on the colour of someone’s car,
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Plasti Dip is an easy alternative to painting or vehicle wrapping. Originally used for dipping tool handles, it is a flexible, rubber coating. Luckily for us, its manufacturers eventually developed a specific formulation to be used on vehicles bodywork. To avoid painting a whole car with spray cans of Plasti Dip, our products are packaged
There are many factors to consider when deciding on the best body paint for refinishing a car. The aesthetic appeal may be seemingly the most important, however, multiple other factors also need consideration, especially when running a vehicle body shop. These include the process of application, vehicle body paint drying time, potential health hazards and
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In this week’s blog our accident repair centre gives you the ‘ins and outs’ of how to look after your Alloy Wheels following your Alloy Wheel Repair. Being one of Kents premier car body shops means we know a thing or two about perfect alloys! Most of us have been there, hearing that tell-tale scrape
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In late 2014 Jenkins & Pain decided to enhance their customer service and facilities. The changes are designed to result in an improved customer experience. The first part of the plan was to redevelop the customer area to provide visitors with a comfortable area. This space offers comfortable leather seating, hot and cold drinks, large
Jenkins & Pain have added 10 more Vauxhall Corsa models to their fleet of courtesy cars. These new additions ensure that Vauxhall drivers can keep motoring in a quality Vauxhall branded vehicle. There are several specifications amongst the new cars including top of the range SE models with luxuries such as heated seats and steering
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