September 2008 was a high point in the proud history of Broad Street and New Britain’s Polish neighborhood. The city’s common council passed a resolution designating Broad Street as “Little Poland” recognizing the contribution of business people and residents of Polish descent “in blending their ethnic heritage with the thriving commerce, culture and community on Broad Street.” In recent years, this thriving Polish community has been credited with revitalizing the area both culturally and economically. There are three Polish language newspapers and a television station, and many businesses and civic agencies are bilingual.

The cost and time taken to complete the work will depend entirely on the extent of the damage to the body work so make sure to get as many quotes as possible to avoid paying over the odds.An employee at Podlasie Meat Market in New Britain helps a customer. Lisa Nichols / For Hearst Connecticut Media Group Zieleniak Green Grocer The bodywork required on a car restoration will be significant as whole panels are likely to require replacement and the ones which stay as part of the original vehicle, will need to be welded, have rust and scratches removed. Panel beating is a job carried out by specialist bodywork technicians who are able to utilise specific tools and techniques to reshape the metal on the body of a car.

Staropolska’s motto is “Tu jadamy jak u mamy,” translating to “We eat here like at Mom’s,” and that’s the vibe the Malinowski family provides at their cozy eatery serving hearty specialties like bigos (hunter’s stew with sauerkraut, pork, beef and kielbasa); golabki (stuffed cabbage rolls), borscht, sweet and savory pierogi and more. The bar offers Polish beers, wines and liquor selections like Żubrówka (Polish bisongrass vodka) and krupnik, a spiced honey liqueur. Furthermore if you happen to scratch or scuff your car, the wrapping will take the brunt of the damage and so protect the underlying paint. Getting a scratch or scruff is common for cars in the UK however they can be perfectly removed with the right technical knowledge, tools and materials. Polish beers are displayed at Staropolska Restaurant in New Britain. Lisa Nichols / For Hearst Connecticut Media Group/Lisa Nichols / For Hearst Connecticut Media Belvedere Restaurant & Cafe

Welcome to Little Poland, a tight-knit New Britain community where the central European country’s culture, language and customs are preserved, celebrated and honored. The Broad Street neighborhood features about 100 businesses, the majority of them Polish, with a mix of restaurants, grocers, delis, bakeries and meat markets offering traditional delicacies like kielbasa, pierogi and paczki. According to YouGov research, 65% of cars in the UK are carrying damage which could easily be repaired using SMART repair.

Staropolska Restaurant in New Britain offers homestyle Polish food. Lisa Nichols / For Hearst Connecticut Media GroupOn average it doesn’t take too long to have your body work repaired when it comes to scratches and scruffs. The mechanic will apply the paint to the car scratch, or car scuff, as part of the bodywork repair. The Paintwork repair required for removing car scratches and car scuffs shouldn’t vary in time or cost greatly, from garage to garage. Restorations