Body and Paintwork
Book a ServiceScratches, dents, kerbed rims and stone chips are part of everyday driving. Repaired properly, with genuine parts and colour-matched paint, they leave no trace — and keep the anti-corrosion warranty intact.
For a Brilliant Finish
Autohaus Namibia handles dent and panel work and the paint that goes with it. Repairs use Volkswagen Genuine panels and a paint mix matched to your car’s exact colour code, carried out to a standard that preserves the anti-corrosion warranty.
- Genuine panels and factory-spec paint, colour-matched from your paint code.
- Repairs carried out so the anti-corrosion warranty stays valid.
- Straightening and alignment checked, not just the visible surface.
Volkswagen Clever Repair® — small damage, small job
Clever Repair® treats localised damage in place, rather than replacing or repainting a whole panel — for up to around 80% less than a conventional smart repair. It covers small dents (paintless dent removal), scuffed bumpers and plastics, minor paint chips, stone chips and cracks in the glass, and tears or scuffs in fabric and leather trim.
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Body, Paintwork and Care Products
Keep the finish looking its best, or put a small chip right yourself — care products, colour-matched touch-up paint and Volkswagen Genuine body parts, all available through Autohaus Namibia.
FAQ on Body and Paintwork
Can I repair paintwork myself?
Small stone chips and light scratches — roughly up to 5–8 cm and not spread over a wide area of bare metal — can be touched up with a genuine colour-matched pencil. Anything larger, or damage to a whole panel, is a job for the body shop.
How do I use a touch-up pencil?
Clean and dry the area, shake or stir the paint, and build it up in thin coats, letting each dry. On a metallic or pearl colour, finish with a coat of the matching clear lacquer.
How long does the paint take to dry?
Allow about 20 minutes between coats, and avoid washing the car for about a week so the paint can harden fully.
Where do I find my paint colour code?
On the vehicle data sticker — usually in the boot or spare-wheel well, and repeated in the service book. Autohaus Namibia can also look it up from your VIN.
Are all colours available as touch-up paint?
Most standard and metallic colours are available as a pencil or spray. Some special finishes can only be matched in the body shop.
Does a dented bonnet really have to be repaired properly?
Yes. The bonnet and the structure under it are designed to fold in a controlled way in a crash, both to protect the people in the car and to reduce injury to a pedestrian. A rough repair compromises that.
What do the bumper and cross-member do?
They spread and absorb the energy of a low-speed impact so that the body shell and the occupants are protected. A damaged cross-member behind the bumper skin should always be checked.
How much does Volkswagen Clever Repair® save?
Up to around 80% compared with a conventional smart repair, because only the damaged area is treated rather than a whole panel.
Is bodywork different on electric models?
EV bodies use more aluminium and mixed materials and are often bonded and riveted rather than only welded, so they must be repaired by a body shop trained and equipped for those methods.
Body and Paint Services
Damage to look at, or a colour code to track down? Your Autohaus Namibia team will be happy to help.