Going back to the 1st post, I'm not so sure there is a big difference in price up here compared to down south. Maybe if you're talking about homers but I've found (to my cost) you get jest you pay for up here.

I had my old Subaru painted cheaply as a homer through a friend if a friend in a pro bodyshop. What a shit job it was and I had very little comeback. £1250 in total inc the wheels and some rust repairs around the rear window.

Bought my new one knowing it needed a bit if paint and it was going to be a cunt to match being Crystal Grey. Had some quotes of £550+ to paint and blend a rear quarter! No body work required either, just paint. Found a well recommended place who just so happened to like cash - it's still cost £280 but the job was flawless and done properly.

How do those prices compare to down the road?