I don't see how anyone can avoid chips and dents with the shape of the bonnet, the thin paint, thin aluminium bonnet and crap roads littered with stones and debris. I have said this several times before but it worked for me. Contact the highways agency http://www.highways.gov.uk/ find out the name of the road contractor responsible for the road where the damage occurred. Write to them explaining where the damaged happened, what damage and how much it will cost to repair. I did this earlier this year to JB Midlands Contractors responsible for the A38 and got a cheque for £350. (11/99)