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Elder & Paton
Our independent bodyshop is well known throughout Dundee, Perth, Fife, Glasgow, Edinburgh and Aberdeen for its high quality repairs. In this modern day of new manufacturing materials such as aluminium and high strength boron steel repair, methods are changing very quickly. As one of Scotland's most trusted bodyshops, we cover a wide range of areas, including Perthshire, Tayside, Angus & Fife.

In the event of an emergency breakdown or windscreen damage, we are available 24-hours a day to come directly to you.
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Elder & Paton of Perth, Scotland have been meeting the nation's car repair and servicing needs since 1971. Approved by several leading car manufacturers including Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Suzuki and Peugeot, our expertise spans the full scope of repair and servicing disciplines, coupling the latest techniques and materials with a good old-fashioned dedication to quality and customer satisfaction.
Up to date scanning equipment for most makes of vehicles. Fault. Finding Engine Management - Petrol & Diesel ABS faults Airbag faults Transmission. Faults Reset Service Lights. Timing Belts Must Be Changed After a Period of Time or After a Set Mileage. We check mileage and period of time on every service and replace timing belt if necessary.
Elder & Paton of Perth covers the full range of vehicle repair, refurbishment & modification. Each and every one of our services is performed by only fully qualified, highly trained and experienced technicians.

Testament to this guarantee of high quality and reliability can be found in our long-standing work with top manufacturers and insurers such as Alfa Romeo, Lexus, Direct Line & Admiral, not to mention illustrious institutions including Emergency Services, Scottish Power, Network Rail, & Perth & Kinross Council.
Whether our customers cars need spray painting and touch up, after accidental damage repair, or they need a motor cycle to look like new. and a new colour for the new year. You came to the specialist.

Substantial volumes processed via automatic plant With Three booths with ovens offering a wide range of parameters in terms of temperature control and work dimensions Powder Coating wide range of powder coating systems covering all available colours and types of finish substantial volume.
With specially designed equipment and years of skill and experience we can remove minor dents and dings with our paintless dent removal service. It's called paintless because there is no filling or spraying but rather, our technicians use specialist equipment to gently push out the dent from behind the panel.
Reviews (18)
Vicky Wilson
Vicky Wilson
Sep 23, 2021
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Positive: Professionalism, Quality
Great customer service and car back next day. Competitive price to remove dent and repaint
Services: Painting, Body & Trim
Thom Wall
Thom Wall
Jul 28, 2021
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Friendly staff, extremely helpful and highly skilled. Would highly recommend.
Lorna Bews
Lorna Bews
Jul 22, 2021
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I was very impressed with vehicle progress updates every two days I got my car back but didn’t notice headlight fault needed reset popped back and once again dealt with the very friendly dale who thanked me for my survey review I completed on my insurance company’s follow up report . Great fellow remembered me straight away even though they are… ever so busy . My car was whisked away and brought back by Mark in the body shop who courteously and very smiley said that’s you all fixed. What great service from your team !delighted customer Excellent service Lorna
Mairi King
Mairi King
Mar 13, 2021
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An outstanding Perth firm. Could not fault any part of the process. Very accommodating and went over and above to ensure customer satisfaction and convenience. Very happy with car ~ great work.
Kevin Parker
Kevin Parker
Nov 20, 2020
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Just by not passing of sprayshop images from Kevin Parker Horseboxes LTD commercial sprayshop in Lancashire as their own!!!
Tom Marchbanks
Tom Marchbanks
Sep 17, 2020
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Took the car here to have some bodywork done in advance of returning my leaser. Very pleasant individual who introduced me to his technician (Martin, I think) who explained what he was going to do. Picked the car up later that same day. But job wasn’t quite correct. There were no questions asked. I took the car back the following day and things were put right. Not only a good job but excellent customer service. Rare these days to get both. Definitely recommend these guys if you need advice and work on bodywork, wheels, etc.
Kathryn Siddall
Kathryn Siddall
Jan 31, 2020
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Never answers the phone impossible to get a hold of! Dont drive my car to Dundee because I will not be free
Derek Cowan
Derek Cowan
Feb 19, 2019
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I don’t believe this garage knows what customer service is. One of the worst I have dealt with no communication and they change the delivery date with no phone call and then expect you to cover costs. Please look for another garage if you want good customer service.
Colin Duncan-Farrell
Colin Duncan-Farrell
Feb 02, 2019
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Just received my car back from some bodywork damage repair, and would like to praise the service, paint match and repair, and the prompt attention we received, very happy and much recommended by us. Thank you very much, 1st class.
JPats
JPats
Jan 23, 2019
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Went in to ask about the repair shop but dude was on the phone, waved me in and started spraying my wheels, when I got to ask he had no clue and I ended up having to get my car washed for a fiver lol. However the lads that washed it were quick and done a good job.
Andrew Cuthbert
Andrew Cuthbert
Nov 15, 2018
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2nd June My Abarth smashed in Crieff in a hit and run. A month later we get it back from Elder and Paton in Perth. 1. Painted the wrong colour and side Skirt not fitting properly. Returned. 2. Painted the right colour but paint peeling off. Returned. 3. Repainted but full of marks. Fading in the laqueur where they tried to polish out the… dirt and orange peel paintwork. Returned. 4. Still orange peel paintwork. Returned. 5. Paintwork fine but painted the wrong colour again. Not returned as they have not got a bloody clue how to repair a car. This is now 15th November and the car still has
Jim Freeburn
Jim Freeburn
Aug 25, 2018
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I would like to thank the guys who carried out the work on my car I got it back today having had major work done on it the work carried out was of a high standard first class from start to finish the service was superb would have no hesitation recommending this company 10/10 Thanks again
Bruce Ritchie
Bruce Ritchie
Aug 24, 2017
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Derek did a grand job of repairing a small but obvious dent in my car, as well as getting a difficult colour match right. Would be happy to recommend.
Scotland Tarantulas
Scotland Tarantulas
Jul 01, 2017
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Entirely pathetic service all in all. Due to being an ex member of staff i know this. Think i was 17th valeter inside two years. I seen two valeters walk out this place whilst i was here, i was then expected to run a car wash and be overbooked with valets, due to this i did not feel i was delivering a professional service. Paint shops a gem but thats run by a decent bloke and great young apprentice. I would recommend the paint shop to anyone id give this part 5 stars. Boys in there a fantastic. But valet centre needs an overhaul and long term staff, for it to be delivering a service its capable
Ian Brookes
Ian Brookes
Jun 09, 2017
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I took my car there on July 27 2017, but in spite of the large sign outside with the word 'Valet' prominently displayed I was told that the place was not offering valeting services at the moment. I went to the Thistle Centre instead, where I received very good service
Kieran Grant
Kieran Grant
Mar 26, 2016
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Sisters 62 plate car was repaired here i seen the car afterwards and as iam in the bodywork industry my opinion of the job is it was quite sloppy, paintwork not great panel alignment not great and parts that were supplied and fitted were not the best quality but all in all average job.
John Keddie
John Keddie
Jan 06, 2016
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Every time I have had my car in for a repair the company have provided an excellent customer service and also deliver high standards down to fine detail.I would highly recommend this company to all my friends and family.Will have my car in again for any repair or service.Thank you Elder and Paton.
Derek Moore
Derek Moore
Oct 19, 2013
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Found myself with a couple of hours to kill in Stirling yesterday and the car was filthy from the motorway journey
At short notice Valet Tech made short work of restoring my car to near pristine condition at a very reasonable cost
Said if I book the car in another time they can make my alloys look as good as new again
Good guys and many thanks