Keyed or vandalised paintwork repaired at your home or work, with proper colour matching and a faster path back to a clean panel.
Typical cost
$250–$500 per panel, often under your excess
Time on site
3–5 hours, same-day available
Repair setup
Private driveway or garage with power
Backed by
Workmanship guarantee · insurance photos provided
Fast Photo Quote
Send photos of the keyed damage and we'll quote the repair, repairability, and next available visit.
Customer testimonials · Same-day available
The premium difference is not just colour matching. It is proper prep, proper blending, and a repair process that makes cosmetic damage disappear without sending your car into a workshop for days.
There's nothing worse than walking out to a key line down the side of your car. I repair keyed and vandalised cars most weeks — they go deep, usually through to bare metal, and often run across more than one panel, so they need proper paint work, not a buff. A keyed Subaru Forester I did in Roxburgh Park had a line along both doors; I sanded it back, primed the bare metal so it couldn't rust, then matched and blended the colour until the repair disappeared.
I'll sort photos and documentation if you're claiming on insurance, and because I come to you it's done in hours, not the week a panel shop keeps it. Send me a photo and I'll get straight back to you.
This is where mobile repair should feel better than the workshop. Faster response, less disruption, and a finish that still holds up when the job is done properly.
Handles deep key and vandalism scratches
Colour matched and blended properly
Photos and documentation for insurance
Mobile repair without losing the car for days
Most repairs completed in hours, not weeks
A clean on-site workflow, from first assessment through to the final blended finish. No workshop handoff, no vague process, no black box.
01
Document the damage for insurance if needed
Assess the depth and length of the scratches
02
Remove damaged material and stabilise the panel
Fill and prime where required
03
Apply layered colour-matched automotive paint
Blend and finish the repair for a clean result
See the quality of our keyed car repair work. Drag the slider to compare.
Deep vandalism scratch professionally removed and repainted
Key scratch sanded back, colour-matched, and repainted to a seamless factory finish.
Real customer feedback from mobile repairs completed across Melbourne's northern suburbs.
"Amar have provided me outstanding service from start to finish. The quote was reasonable considering the amount of work and time required. Booking a day for the work met my convenience. He came on time on the day the work is scheduled and carried out the entire work within the estimated time he provided me. The work had an outstanding finish looking as brand new. Highly recommend Amar's services."
"I had some scratches on my car repaired, and the guy did an excellent job. I'm really happy with the results. He fixed everything quickly and even provided home service."
"Meticulous, friendly and helpful. Amar did a great job fixing the dent and scratches. Highly recommended."
"My car had a big deep scratch on the rear end tailgate. Amar was quick with a response and very reasonably priced. He came within a few days and did a perfect job."
"Great customer service, friendly staff and takes pride in their work. So happy with the results. Highly recommend."
"Excellent service and great results. Very professional."
I'd rather tell you honestly than take a job I can't do properly. Send me a photo and if it's one of these, I'll say so and point you to the right trade:
Everything else — the everyday cosmetic stuff — is exactly what I do. Not sure which yours is? Send a photo and I'll give you a straight answer.
A step-by-step from a Melbourne panel beater on what to do the moment you find your car has been keyed — documenting it, the insurance call, and getting it repaired.
Why most keyed cars are cheaper to repair out of pocket than to claim, what it actually costs, and when making an insurance claim is still the smarter move.
We offer mobile keyed car repair across all of Melbourne's northern suburbs
Send a photo of your keyed car repair and we'll come back with a price — usually within hours. We come to you across Melbourne's northern suburbs.
