Accident & Bodywork Specialists
Free Estimates
Free Loan Car (insurance dependant)
Free Collection & Delivery
Insurance Company Approved
All Work Guaranteed
Full Jig Facilities
Low Bake Ovens

Our bodyshop team comprises 3 estimators,5 paint technicians, 1 ATA Met strip fitter, 5 panel technicians, 1 driver, 2 valeters all backed up by a administration and management support team.

Estimating
The initial job for our estimator is to discuss the circumstances of the accident with the driver. With this information, he can start to prepare a scheme of repair detailing what work needs to be done and which parts will need to be replaced in order to return the vehicle to a safe pre accident condition. Photographs of the vehicle and the estimate are sent electronically to the insurance company.

Strip
Dependent on the area of repair, certain parts and items of the trim may need to be removed.

Repair
The surface paint is removed from the area to be repaired. The panel beater carefully works the metal back to the original shape. A fine layer of body filler is applied in order to achieve a smooth finish equal to the original metal surface.

Priming
The painter begins by cleaning the panels that require painting. After removing any dirt and grease the metal is abraded to remove imperfections and provide a key for the primer, areas that do not require painting are masked out to prevent contamination. The first coat is an etch primer which matches the anti-corrosion coating applied by the vehicle manufacturer. This is then followed by a prime filler which acts as a base for the colour coats. The primer is baked at 60'c for 30mins.

Preparation
After baking the primer is sanded to achieve a blemish free surface. The painter checks the manufacturers colour code on the vehicle and he will select a shade of that colour that best matches the vehicle. The painter will mix a small volume of his chosen colour and spray a test card as a final confirmation of his choice.

Refit
The vehicle is handed back to the panel department, where the panel technician will refit the parts removed earlier and fit any new parts required. He will check that components disturbed during the repair operate correctly.

Clean
The vehicle is then cleaned inside and out.

Check.
Our quality controller will complete his last inspection of the vehicle prior to advising the customer that the car is ready for collection.

Hand Over
When the quality controller is satisfied with the repair the vehicle can be returned to the owner.