Lease-return planning

Fix bumper scuffs before your lease return

Scuffed bumper on your lease or PCP car? Check the return standard and compare professional repair options before handback.

No obligation · Availability depends on location and participating repairers

A driver photographing minor paint damage before a lease return

Scuffaroo is a marketplace. Independent repairers carry out the work, quote availability varies, and your finance provider—not Scuffaroo—decides whether a vehicle meets its return standard.

Fix it before the inspection.

A bumper mark may be cosmetic or may need a more involved repair. Its size, depth, paint damage, cracks and sensor position all affect the method. A repairer can assess clear photos and state whether mobile or workshop work is suitable.

Check your provider’s current return guide early enough to compare availability and complete any chosen repair before collection.

Upload photos and get quoted →
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Ask how colour matching and blending will be handled
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Mobile or workshop repair may be offered
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Fixed-price quotes from local repairers on Scuffaroo — no haggling
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The quote should state the expected timing
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Keep the repair details for your records

Will you be charged?

Usually not charged
✓ Very light surface marks that polish out
✓ Tiny stone chips on the lower bumper edge
✓ Faint scuffing consistent with normal use on lower panels
Usually chargeable
✕ Scuffs through the paint to the primer or plastic
✕ Scrapes longer than roughly 25mm
✕ Cracked, split or deformed bumpers
✕ Multiple scuffs across the front or rear bumper
✕ Any scuff on a prominent, easily-seen area

How Scuffaroo works

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Upload your photos
Tap the damage zone on our car diagram and upload close-up photos. Takes 2 minutes on your phone.
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Receive fixed-price quotes
Up to 3 eligible local repairers quote independently and cannot see each other’s prices.
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Review, book and retain records
Review the scope and live terms before booking, then keep the supplied repair information for your own files.

Common questions

How much does bumper scuff repair cost?
The exact price depends on size, depth, cracks, sensors and whether the paint needs blending into surrounding areas. Request a job-specific quote before deciding.
Can a scuffed bumper be repaired before lease return?
Usually, provided the work meets the standard required by your agreement. Check your provider’s terms and keep the professional repair record as evidence.
Will the repair be noticeable at inspection?
Repair quality varies. Ask the repairer to explain the preparation, colour matching and finish, and remember that your finance provider makes the final assessment.
Do I have to take the car to a garage?
Usually not. Many bumper scuffs are repaired in place by a mobile repairer at your home or workplace. If the damage is more severe, your repairer will let you know if it needs to be done at their unit.
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Ready to get return-ready?

Upload your photos and get quotes from local repairers — free, no obligation, takes 2 minutes.

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