Well, more good news.
The VW bodyshop will fix the chipped paint and any other surface damage for the new price of £200 inc VAT. Quite a drop from £770 + VAT.
I think I am on a winning streak at last. 
Same bodyshop you referred me to? They quoted me £770 + VAT as well.
The estimator Don/Dom (you know who I mean

) is a nutter. I told him so today and to try and get real. I explained to them that if he coninues in this vein, they'll be fixing themselves and not cars.

I'm surprised he does not estimate in multiples of 666.

It's like black magic when they fabricate these prices.

I'll have a word with them when I see them on Monday regarding your quote.