A car wrap is a thin cast vinyl film applied over the factory paint to change the car's colour or finish, either across every panel or on selected parts such as the roof or mirrors.
Car wraps and colour change in Reading: the practical benefits
- Company cars parked outside clients' offices in Reading can carry a small, tasteful logo on the doors rather than a full van-style livery.
- Driving between appointments across Berkshire and into Reading, a branded car keeps your name in view at junctions, on school runs and in residential streets.
- Estate agents, mobile hairdressers and home-visit professionals who drive around Reading all day can add neat branding to a car without repainting it.
What car wraps and colour change cost in Reading
We publish guide prices so you can plan before you get in touch. For car wraps and colour change the range is £1,950–£3,750 per car, not including VAT, and the final price is confirmed after we survey the site or check the artwork.
| Item | Guide, ex VAT | Inc. VAT (20%) |
|---|---|---|
| Full colour change, small or medium car | £1,950 – £2,850 | £2,340 – £3,420 |
| Full colour change, large car or SUV | £2,650 – £3,750 | £3,180 – £4,500 |
| Roof, mirrors or bonnet only | £195 – £650 | £234 – £780 |
Price rises with the size of the car, complex bumpers and deep curves, how much trim has to come off, and the film itself, as metallic and colour-shift films cost more than gloss. Door shuts are quoted separately. All prices exclude VAT and are confirmed once we've seen the car or detailed photos.
Options for your Reading project
Satin
A soft sheen that hides fine swirl marks.
Colour-shift
Changes colour with the viewing angle; needs the most care.
Metallic
Flecked film that catches the light like metallic paint.
Rules for vehicle graphics in Reading
Think road rules rather than planning rules. In England a vehicle normally used for driving is outside advertisement control, although parking one somewhere chiefly as a billboard can bring it back within the council's remit. Three checks matter more. Tell DVLA, via the V5C, and your insurer if the main colour changes. Keep the windscreen at 75% light transmission or better and the front side windows at 70% or better, as the 1986 Construction and Use Regulations require. And for lease vehicles, read the agreement for what it says about graphics and removal. We plan every layout around all three.
Covering Reading and Berkshire
Coverage is nationwide, which means Reading and the surrounding parts of Berkshire are included as standard. Anything fixed to a building normally needs someone on site to measure and check fixings and access; simpler graphics can usually be quoted from images you send. Postcode districts around Reading include RG1, RG4, RG30 and RG6.
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Ask for a free quote on car wraps and colour change in Reading today. A couple of snapshots and rough dimensions help us price accurately, and you sign off the proof before we order or make anything.
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