Updated September 2026 with our current pricing and recent jobs.
A full car wrap in the UK typically costs between £1,800 and £5,000 for a standard colour or finish, and a typical full wrap at Auto Wrap Manchester comes out at around £3,500. Chrome and brushed-metal effect wraps sit higher at roughly £4,000 to £9,000, and smaller jobs like a roof wrap or dechrome cost a fraction of a full colour change.
Those are our own guide figures, not a national average pulled from somewhere else. We’ve been wrapping cars at our Trafford Park unit since 2014, and every price on this page comes from the quotes we send out every week.
Car wrap prices in 2026: quick guide
Every quote we produce depends on the vehicle, the vinyl and how far the wrap goes. The table below gives you the typical brackets so you can budget before you speak to us.
| Wrap option | Typical price (guide) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Full wrap, small car, standard gloss/matte/satin | From £1,800 | Compact hatchbacks and city cars |
| Full wrap, mid-size car, standard finish | Around £3,500 | Our most common job size |
| Full wrap, large car, SUV or 4×4, standard finish | Up to £5,000 | More panels, more vinyl, more hours |
| Full wrap, chrome or brushed-metal effect | £4,000 to £9,000 | Specialist film, slower to fit |
| Door shuts and backs of doors (add-on) | £600 to £1,500 extra | Depends on 2 or 4 doors and how far the wrap goes |
| Roof wrap | [ADAM: price from £] | Popular contrast option, see our roof wraps page |
| Dechrome (chrome delete) | [ADAM: price from £] | Trim, badges and grille, see vehicle dechrome |
| Window tints | [ADAM: price from £] | Fitted within UK legal limits, see tints |
Prices include design, print (where needed) and installation, because we do all three in-house. If a quote from anywhere else looks a lot cheaper than these brackets, ask what’s been left out.
What moves the price up or down
Vehicle size and shape
A Range Rover Sport uses far more vinyl than an Audi A1, and it takes longer to fit. Deep bumpers, complex grilles, large wings and lots of separate panels all add hours, and hours are the biggest part of any wrap quote.
The vinyl you choose
We fit 3M, KPMF, Avery Dennison and Hexis films. Standard gloss, matte and satin colours sit at the lower end. Colour-shift, textured and chrome films cost more per metre and are harder to work with, which is why chrome wraps start around £4,000.
How far the wrap goes
An exterior-only wrap covers everything you see with the doors closed. If you’re going from a light colour to a dark one (or the other way round), you’ll probably want the door shuts and backs of doors done too, which adds £600 to £1,500 depending on the car and how far up the shuts the wrap runs.
Original paint colour and condition
Going from white, yellow or red to a dark colour means more care at every edge so nothing shows through. Damaged paint is a bigger issue: vinyl won’t hide chips, peeling lacquer or rust, and it can pull loose paint off when it’s removed later. We’ll tell you at inspection if anything needs sorting first.
Warranty and aftercare
Every wrap we do includes a 12-month workmanship warranty, and you can extend that up to 3 years with our Bronze, Silver and Gold warranty packages. Warranty is part of what you’re paying for when you compare two quotes, so check what’s included before you judge on price alone.
Is a car wrap cheaper in Manchester than London?
Generally, yes. Prices in the north of England are lower than London for the same job, and some London studios charge a lot more than we would for an identical wrap. That doesn’t mean a higher price buys a better job. What matters is the film, the installer and the warranty, and we’ve had customers travel from well outside the North West because the maths still worked.
Recent wraps we’ve done in 2026
The best way to understand what your money buys is to look at real jobs. Here are some full colour changes that have come through the unit this year:
- BMW iX full colour change wrap in Racing Green
- Porsche 911 in satin grey
- Range Rover Sport full wrap in satin black
- Lamborghini Urus in green
- Audi RSQ8 in gold
- BMW X5 in Tiffany blue
- Mercedes C63S in tan
- Ineos Grenadier in Basalt Grey
- Audi A1 two-tone
Each of those was quoted individually, because a Urus and an A1 are different jobs in every way that matters. If you’ve got a similar car in mind, send us the model and the finish you’re after and we’ll give you a proper figure rather than a bracket. Browse our full vehicle wraps page for more.
Wrap vs respray: which is cheaper?
A respray on an average-size car in a standard colour runs roughly £2,700 to £5,000 in the UK, so on price alone the two options overlap. The difference is in what you get. A wrap is reversible, protects the original paint underneath and usually takes 2 to 5 days in our unit. A respray is permanent, typically takes longer (days to weeks) and the colour change has to be declared on your V5C. We’ve compared the two in detail in our car wrap vs respray guide.
How long will a wrap last?
A quality vinyl wrap with proper care lasts 5 to 7+ years for gloss, matte and satin finishes. Chrome is the exception at 2 to 3 years, which is worth factoring in when you’re weighing up the higher price. Our guide on how long car wraps last covers what shortens or extends that.
Finance and warranty
You don’t have to pay for a wrap in one go. We offer 0% finance over 3, 6 or 12 months with a low deposit, so a £3,500 wrap can be spread across the year. Details are on our finance page.
On the warranty side, the 12-month workmanship cover comes as standard and the Bronze, Silver and Gold packages take that up to 3 years. Ask us which package suits the film you’ve chosen.
Car wrap cost FAQs
How much does it cost to wrap a car in the UK?
Typically £1,800 to £5,000 for a full wrap in a standard colour or finish. At Auto Wrap Manchester a typical full wrap comes out around £3,500.
How much is a chrome wrap?
Roughly £4,000 to £9,000 for a full chrome or brushed-metal effect wrap, depending on the vehicle. Chrome also lasts less time than standard films, around 2 to 3 years.
Is it cheaper to wrap or respray a car?
The prices overlap. A UK respray on an average car is roughly £2,700 to £5,000, and a wrap is £1,800 to £5,000. A wrap is reversible and protects the paint, a respray is permanent.
How much extra are door shuts?
£600 to £1,500 on top of the main wrap, depending on whether the car has 2 or 4 doors and how far the wrap goes around the shut.
Can I pay for a car wrap on finance?
Yes. We offer 0% finance over 3, 6 or 12 months with a low deposit.
How long does a car wrap take?
A full wrap typically takes 2 to 5 days in our Trafford Park unit. Arrive with a clean car and we can get started straight away.
Get an exact price for your car
Brackets are useful, but your car deserves a proper quote. Tell us the make, model and finish you’re after and we’ll come back with a real figure. Request a free quote or call us on 0161 672 7376. You’ll find us at Unit 5, The Hives, Mosley Road Trading Estate, Trafford Park, Manchester M17 1HQ.
