Experienced Car Paint Repair Experts – Cairns
Cars pick up scratches, scuffs and minor dings from everyday life — accidents, weather, carpark bumps, intentional damage or simple wear and tear. Jim’s Scratch & Dent provides fast, high‑quality and reliable mobile car scratch and dent repairs across Cairns and surrounding areas.
Whether you need minor panel scratches fixed, dents removed, bumper bar damage restored or alloy wheel scrapes repaired, our skilled automotive paint technicians deliver professional, efficient results using the latest mobile repair technology. Our fully equipped mobile vans allow us to complete most repairs in your driveway or workplace in just a few hours, saving you the inconvenience of leaving your vehicle at a traditional repair shop for days and often costing only a fraction of the price. We take pride in restoring most cars, SUV’s and small trucks to their original appearance. If you’re unsure whether your damage is suitable for mobile repair, simply get in touch and one of our Franchisees will discuss the solution with you.
Our Services
Panel Scratches & Scuffs
Minor Dent Repairs
Minor Panel Damage
Our Cairns Locations
| Cairns CBD | Cairns North |
Aeroglen |
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Bungalow |
Emerald |
Parramatta Park |
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Portsmith |
Flinders |
Westcourt |
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Manunda |
Frankston |
Mooroobool |
| Manoora | Edge Hill |
Whitfield |
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Brinsmead |
Kanimbla |
Stratford |
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Freshwater |
Redlynch |
Earlville |
| Bayview Heights | Woree |
White Rock |
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Mount Sheridan |
Bentley Park |
Edmonton |
| Mount Peter | Trinity Beach |
Trinity Park |
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Smithfield |
Kewarra Beach |
Machans Beach |
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Holloways Beach |
Yorkeys Knob |
Gordonvale |
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Kuranda |
Koah |
Mareeba |
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Walkamin |
Tolga |
Tinaroo |
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Atherton |
Yungaburra |
Malanda |
The Jim’s Work Guarantee – your peace of mind
When you choose Jim’s Scratch & Dent, you’re not just choosing a fully qualified and insured technician — you’re choosing the strength, stability, and accountability of the Jim’s Group, one of Australia’s most trusted household brands for over 30 years.
Every job we complete is backed by the Jim’s Work Guarantee, meaning if you are not happy with the service then we will work with you to resolve the issue to your satisfaction. If it can’t be resolved then we will engage another franchisee, franchisor or independent contractor. No disappearing acts. No chasing down a tradesperson who has vanished into thin air. *Full details on the Jim’s Group website.
Why use Jim's Scratch & Dent
Jims Scratch & Dent are the industry experts when it comes to on site minor panel repairs.
Peace of mind
- Fully qualified tradesman
- Police Checked
- $20m public liability cover
- 10’s of thousands repairs completed
- Excellent Google rating
Industry experts in Small to Medium Accident Repair Technology (SMART Repairs)
Our Franchisees not only own and run their own small business but are also industry qualified Automotive Spray Painters with years of experience utilizing the very latest in mobile repair technology.
Cost Savings
Our prices are generally a fraction of that of a traditional repair shop and most often less than your insurance excess
Our services are delivered at your convenience
Repairs are conducted in your driveway at a time that’s convenient so no down time or loss of vehicle.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long do repairs typically take to complete?
This can vary from job to job but is generally between 1 and 4 hours. Your technician can provide an estimate when he calls you.
Where can repairs be carried out?
Repairs can be carried out on any private driveways or car park with access to power and 2m clearance on the area to be repaired.
Can repairs be conducted in underground car parks?
Unfortunately, repairs cannot be carried out in underground car parks or on public roads.
How long after a repair is finished do I need to wait before driving the car?
With most repairs the vehicle can be driven within 1 to 2 hours.
How is a high quality repair achieved working in the outdoors?
We utilise the latest in mobile repair technology otherwise known in the industry as SMART repairs which is fast growing in popularity all over the world.
Is there a size limit on the damage that can be repaired in my driveway?
Yes, mobile repairs are limited to minor scuffs, scrapes and dings the type of damage that is typically caused from everyday incidental driving and car park mishaps. Your technician will advise if the damage is to large for a mobile repair.
How is the colour matched?
Vans are fitted with a full automotive paint systems capable of creating and matching every vehicle colour using the vehicle colour code no different to the process and paints used in a quality panel repair shop. For more difficult colours most vans also carry Spectrophotometers; a device that measures the wavelength of light which is used to determine the colors present and using this information to provide an accurate colour match and tint formula.
How can I pay for the repair?
On completion of the repair by credit card or eftpos.
Are Jim's Franchisees insured?
Yes, all Franchisees carry public liability insurance of $10m
Is there a guarantee on the workmanship?
Yes, all repairs come with an automatic 5 year guarantee.
- Perfect colour matching
- No impact on your car insurance
- Trade qualified and courteous tradesman