Panel refit and assembly in the Brilliant Shine workshop

Guides & advice

Advice from the workshop.

Straight answers to the questions we hear most, from what to do after an accident to how insurance repairs really work.

A collision-damaged vehicle being repaired at Brilliant Shine in Randburg

Insurance & claims · Featured

What to do after a car accident in South Africa

A calm, step-by-step guide for South African drivers on what to do in the minutes and days after a car accident, from safety to insurance to repair.

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Assessing accident damage during an insurance repair in Randburg

Insurance & claims

How car insurance repairs work (and your right to choose your repairer)

A plain-English guide to how car insurance repairs really work in South Africa, from quote to approved repair, plus your right to choose your own panel beater.

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Close-up of paintless dent removal work on a panel

Repairs explained

Paintless dent removal vs conventional dent repair

Paintless dent removal keeps your original factory paint; conventional fill-and-respray fixes cracked or creased panels. How to tell which your car needs.

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Spray painting a panel in the Brilliant Shine booth

Repairs explained

What affects the cost of a respray

A respray's price hinges on panel count, paint type, colour matching, prep and rust work, and whether it is one panel or the whole car. Here is what drives it.

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The Brilliant Shine panel beating team in Randburg

Buyer's guide

How to choose a good panel beater in Randburg

A practical guide for Randburg car owners on choosing a panel beater: reviews, warranties, honest quotes, proof of work and your right to pick your own.

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Finishing and polishing detail at Brilliant Shine

Free, no-obligation quote

Let's get your car back to flawless.

Request a free, no-obligation quote, or bring your car past the workshop so we can assess the damage properly. Insurance work welcome.

Request a free quote Call Fred: +27 83 776 8895