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Small Medium Area Repair Technology, or SMART, repair offers businesses a quick, cost-effective solution for car bodywork, glass and interior repairs.
Whether you’re a business with a fleet of vehicles that is looking to get its cars back on the road as quick as possible after damages, or you’re an independent dealer looking to turn your new stock around quicker, SMART repair training is designed to help.
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Glass Repair
From £320.00
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Interior Trim Repair
From £600.00
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Introduction to Paintless Dent Removal
From £1500.00
What is SMART repair training?
SMART repair is a method of cosmetic vehicle repair that involves fixing small areas without having to replace full panels. SMART repair training teaches people to utilise different tools, paints and materials to fix damage like scrapes, scratches, stone chips, glass chips and more.
Who can do SMART repair training?
SMART repair training is suited to anyone who maintains or repairs vehicles, or anyone interested in cutting down repair costs for car bodywork, interiors and glass. This can include independent car dealers, car repair garages, taxi companies, local councils or any other business that has a fleet of vehicles.
Why choose GTG for your SMART repair training?
Train in state-of-the-art facilities.
Enhance your skillset.
Save on repair costs.
Get vehicles back on the road quickly.
What does SMART repair training involve?
If you’re interested in becoming a SMART repair technician, there are three different SMART repair courses you can choose from:
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR): This five-day course is designed to equip delegates with the skills to repair damage to panels without having to remove or paint them.
Glass Repair: This one-day course provides candidates with the skills they need to repair a wide range of damage to windscreens, including chips and cracks.
Interior Trim Repair: This two-day course teaches delegates how to repair interior fabrics, plastics, carpets, leather and more.
Frequently asked questions about SMART repair
SMART repair training starts from £320 (excluding VAT) per course.
The time it takes to complete SMART repair differs on a case-by-case basis, but it should typically take a few hours. SMART repair is well known for being more time-effective than traditional vehicle repair.
SMART repair courses are designed for anyone who maintains or repairs vehicles; this includes a range of businesses, such as bodyshops, independent dealers, taxi companies, car and van rental companies and more!
No, you don’t need any previous experience to do SMART repair training. Our courses are open to anyone who wants to learn more about SMART repair.
SMART repair training involves teaching delegates how to assess damage, decide on the type of repair that’s required and use the correct materials to successfully repair damages.
About SMART repair training at GTG
At GTG, we’ve been delivering automotive training for over 50 years and we continue to train over 30,000 people every year. From the beginning, our goal has been to deliver a high standard of automotive training to independent dealers, bodyshops and garages throughout the UK, so we’re continually evolving our training programmes to reflect this.
We’ve developed our SMART repair courses to a high standard, so you’re getting the quality of training that your business and customers deserve. Our expert trainers have all had years of practical experience in the automotive industry, so each SMART repair course is made more relatable with lessons based on real-life examples.
GTG training facilities
Each of our state-of-the-art training centres in Glasgow, Edinburgh and Wolverhampton have been designed with your experience in mind. Our automotive workshops are equipped with the latest tools and technology to enhance your learning journey, and our on-site restaurants and cafés are on hand to keep you fuelled and energised throughout your course.
Recent reviews of our automotive courses
"Had William Deary for my Level 3 Hybrid course at GTG Edinburgh, very knowledgeable and was very prepared. I feel a lot more confident working on EV and hybrid cars now. "Matthew
"Did the MOT Managers course with William Deary at Edinburgh. Well-planned course with clear teaching and good working equipment. Good experience overall once again from GTG. "Ryan