Aluminum-intensive
XJ from 2003, XK from 2006, F-Type, XE, XF, F-Pace and I-Pace. Repairs follow aluminum procedures with rivets and adhesive.
Jaguar repair guide
Riveted, bonded aluminum, model by model
The 2003 XJ introduced an aluminum monocoque joined with self-piercing rivets and adhesive, and the XK, F-Type, XE, XF, F-Pace and I-Pace continued with aluminum-intensive bodies. The E-Pace is different: a steel-based body with aluminum panels such as the hood. Earlier models like the S-Type and X-Type were steel, and classic Jaguars, from the E-Type to the XJS, are steel cars with their own concerns about corrosion and originality.
Riveted and bonded aluminum is repaired by replacing damaged sections at the joints Jaguar defines, using the specified rivets and adhesives, never by heating and pulling like steel. Aluminum gets its own tools and area to prevent corrosion, and structural damage is measured on our frame bench. We confirm the model and year from the VIN before planning. See our aluminum repair page for why the separation from steel matters.
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Self-piercing rivets and structural adhesive
Jaguar's aluminum bodies are joined differently from welded steel cars. The repair follows the factory's method.
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Rivets, not spot welds
Self-piercing rivets join aluminum panels without heat. Replacement sections are riveted with the specified type and spacing, following Jaguar's procedures.
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Adhesive carries load
Structural adhesive works with the rivets. Surfaces are prepared and the adhesive is applied and cured as Jaguar specifies, or the joint won't perform as designed.
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Replace by section
Aluminum work-hardens and can crack when reshaped. Damaged structural sections are usually replaced at defined joints rather than straightened.
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Clean aluminum work
Steel particles on aluminum cause corrosion months later, so aluminum is worked with dedicated tools in a separate area.
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Which Jaguars are aluminum?
The answer changes with the model, so it's always confirmed from the VIN.
Steel-based
The E-Pace uses a steel-based body with aluminum panels such as the hood. Steel and aluminum parts are each repaired by their own rules.
Steel
The S-Type, X-Type and classic Jaguars are steel. Older cars bring questions about corrosion and earlier repairs that are checked at inspection.
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I-Pace: an aluminum electric SUV
Battery in the floor
The I-Pace carries its battery in the floor of an aluminum-intensive body. Damage near the underbody or sills follows Jaguar's procedures for inspecting the battery and making the system safe.
Who does what
Some steps on an electric vehicle need the high-voltage system disabled first. We explain which steps your repair involves, and who performs them, before you authorize anything.
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E-Type, XJS and classic Jaguars
Steel and corrosion
Classic Jaguars are steel, and decades of use can hide corrosion or earlier repairs under the paint. We document what we find before quoting.
Originality
Original panels, trim and paint add to a classic Jaguar's value. Before work starts, we note what's original on your car and agree with you in writing what is repaired, refinished or replaced.
Model guide
Jaguar models and their construction
A general guide by family and era. We confirm your car from the VIN.
Aluminum sports and luxury cars
- XJ (2003 onward)
- Riveted and bonded aluminum monocoque.
- XK (2006 to 2014)
- Aluminum body.
- F-Type (2014 to 2024)
- Riveted and bonded aluminum.
Sedans and SUVs
- XE, XF
- Aluminum-intensive bodies.
- F-Pace
- Aluminum-intensive SUV.
- E-Pace
- Steel-based body with aluminum panels.
Electric
- I-Pace
- Aluminum-intensive body with the battery in the floor.
Before aluminum
- S-Type, X-Type
- Steel bodies.
- E-Type, XJS, earlier XJ
- Classic steel cars; assessed individually.
Construction notes are general. Jaguar repair information for your exact car is what the repair follows.
Good to know
Before you book a Jaguar repair
Parts availability
Availability varies by model and part. We check before quoting, tell you about any sourcing time and use OEM parts wherever Jaguar's procedures require them.
Classic Jaguars
Tell us what's original and what has been restored before. It shapes how we plan the paint and which parts we try to keep.
Inspection
What we check on every Jaguar
Photos show what's visible. These checks happen at the in-person inspection, before a repair plan is written.
- Model and year from the VIN: aluminum, steel-based or steel
- Rivet lines and bonded joints near the damage
- Structural measurements against Jaguar's dimensions
- Underbody and sills near the battery on the I-Pace
- Corrosion and earlier repairs on older cars
- Paint code and the panels a match needs
Repair cost guide
What Jaguar repairs cost: planning ranges
These are the ranges from our repair cost guide for a Jaguar. They help you plan; they are not a quote. Year, model, materials and hidden damage can move the final price, which follows an inspection.
| Repair | Planning range |
|---|---|
| Small dent, paint not damaged | $200 to $650 |
| Scratches, scuffs or a dent that needs paint | $500 to $1,600 |
| Bumper repair or replacement | $1,000 to $3,000 |
| Door, fender or quarter-panel damage | $1,400 to $4,000 |
| Major collision or structural damage | $8,000 to $22,000+ |
| Hail damage | $3,500 to $10,000+ |
| Full respray or color change | $7,000 to $15,000 |
More sensors, aluminum panels, specialty finishes and calibrations can move this repair quickly. Final pricing follows an inspection; confirm tax and all inclusions in your written estimate. Ranges last reviewed October 2026.
Compare repair types in the cost guideHow it works
How a Jaguar repair works with us
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Send photos
Photos of the damage, the year and model, and the VIN if you have it. We reply with a free first estimate. You can do this today.
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In-person inspection
From January 2027, at our Round Rock workshop. On a Jaguar, we first confirm whether the body is riveted aluminum, steel-based or steel. Structural damage is measured on our frame bench against factory dimensions.
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Written repair plan
Repair method, parts and paint, written down before you authorize anything. OEM parts wherever the manufacturer requires them. Driver-assist calibrations are done by a dealer or calibration specialist and listed in the plan.
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Repair and handover
Repairs follow the manufacturer's procedures. Color is read with a spectrophotometer and sprayed in our paint booth, and you review the finished car with us before you take it home.
Insurance claim?
In Texas you choose the repair shop, not your insurer. We are independent, not part of an insurer's direct repair program. We write the supplements and push for OEM parts where the manufacturer requires them. How we handle claims
Warranty and timing
Warranty terms are given in writing before any work starts. Parts lead times vary by model, so we confirm timing once parts are ordered rather than promising a date up front.
Jaguar repair questions
Is every Jaguar made of aluminum?
No. The XJ from 2003, the XK, F-Type, XE, XF, F-Pace and I-Pace are aluminum-intensive. The E-Pace is steel-based with aluminum panels, and the S-Type, X-Type and classics are steel.
Can riveted aluminum be repaired?
Yes, following Jaguar's procedures. Damaged sections are usually replaced at defined joints with the specified rivets and adhesive. What can't be done is heating and pulling it like steel.
Why does Jaguar use rivets instead of welds?
Spot-welding aluminum is harder than welding steel, and heat weakens aluminum alloys around a weld. Self-piercing rivets and structural adhesive join panels without that heat, and repairs follow the same joining methods Jaguar specifies.
Do you repair the I-Pace?
Send photos and we'll tell you what the repair involves. Damage near the battery follows Jaguar's procedures, and we explain who performs each step before you authorize anything.
Can you get parts for my Jaguar?
Availability varies by model and part. We check before quoting and tell you about any sourcing time, rather than promising a date we can't keep.
Are you a Jaguar approved body shop?
No. We're independent and don't claim Jaguar approval or certification. We follow Jaguar repair information and use OEM parts where it requires them.
Do you work on classic E-Types?
Send photos and the year. Classic Jaguars are assessed individually, including corrosion and earlier repairs, before we agree on a plan.
