bodyshop recommendations

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nogrille

Original Poster:

32 posts

243 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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all

welcome a newbie by sorting me out with a decent bodyshop. I need someone who takes pride in their work, doesn't use filler (unless to skim minor imperfections) and doesn't cost the earth!

Am I asking too much?

Paul

V6GTO

11,579 posts

243 months

Wednesday 25th February 2004
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Where are you?

Edt

5,103 posts

285 months

Thursday 26th February 2004
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www.ewelmecoachworks.com

they're excellent !

Ed

nogrille

Original Poster:

32 posts

243 months

Thursday 26th February 2004
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surrey/hants/berks borders so anywhere from within 50 miles of Camberley I suppose.

V6GTO

11,579 posts

243 months

Thursday 26th February 2004
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Took my wife's 8 month old Astra to Heathrow BMW and the car looks like it just came out the showroom.They are in West Drayton.

01895 433999



BogBeast

1,137 posts

264 months

Thursday 26th February 2004
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Edt said:
www.ewelmecoachworks.com

they're excellent !

Ed



Indeed, they doing a tob job on my ultima...

white_van_man

3,846 posts

250 months

Thursday 26th February 2004
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Edt said:
www.ewelmecoachworks.com

they're excellent !

Ed


Have been there a couple of times they do the bodywork for the thames water vans, They always have a nice collection of cars and their work always looked top notch

tonyrec

3,984 posts

256 months

Wednesday 3rd March 2004
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I can unreservedly recommend Ewelme Coachworks. They will do a superb job at superb prices....and nice people to boot.

nogrille

Original Poster:

32 posts

243 months

Friday 12th March 2004
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thanks for the recommendations,

any others? anyone used NJC Refinishers in Aldershot? I believe they have a load of TVR's in there?

rako

97 posts

255 months

Saturday 13th March 2004
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Get a quote from Tom Horsborough in Frensham. Does a fantastic job. Had 2 cars done with him.

nogrille

Original Poster:

32 posts

243 months

Monday 5th April 2004
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rako - any more details than that? Postcode, phone number?

thanks

RichardR

2,892 posts

269 months

Monday 5th April 2004
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rako said:
Get a quote from Tom Horsborough in Frensham. Does a fantastic job. Had 2 cars done with him.
I've just got my S3 back from Tom after he rebuilt the back end which was fairly majorly disfigured after someone ran into the back of me. The quality of the work appears top notch, and it's all very nicely finished.

He's actually moved to Kingsley now, between Bordon and Alton, and his number's 01420 473860.

Failing that, you could try Harrison and Co. who're in Farnham behind Hawthorns.

rako

97 posts

255 months

Wednesday 7th April 2004
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Richard

Saw your car at Toms and it did look a bit second hand, glad everything is sorted now!

Best ring Tom on the 01420 number (Denzil will give you his mobile)as may cause him grief ringing Harrisons, as he is currently helping them out on a freelance basis...quality is always in demand.

RichardR

2,892 posts

269 months

Thursday 8th April 2004
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rako said:
Richard

Saw your car at Toms and it did look a bit second hand, glad everything is sorted now!
Yes, it did look very sorry - much better now though! (Must get round to taking some photos)

rako said:
Best ring Tom on the 01420 number (Denzil will give you his mobile)as may cause him grief ringing Harrisons, as he is currently helping them out on a freelance basis...quality is always in demand.
Oops! Just reread my post and it does sound like I'm suggesting contacting Tom via Harrisons. What I actually meant is that Harrisons could be an alternative to Tom if he's too busy etc.

saleen05

123 posts

265 months

Tuesday 20th April 2004
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has anyone used a repair and body shop in Highbury called Aircool. Claim to be Audi and VW specialists.

cheers

edc

9,236 posts

252 months

Tuesday 27th April 2004
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I'm just about to book in to The Body Repair Shop on Martlands Ind Est nr Woking. Was recommended them by a mate so we'll see. If price is your thing then this guy is very cheap like between a third and half the price off the usual ppl I get quotations from.

edc

9,236 posts

252 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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edc said:
I'm just about to book in to The Body Repair Shop on Martlands Ind Est nr Woking. Was recommended them by a mate so we'll see. If price is your thing then this guy is very cheap like between a third and half the price off the usual ppl I get quotations from.


Great job great price

vixpy1

42,625 posts

265 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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Is that the guy next to the gas company on martlands cos he's done work on two of my cars and both have been excellent!

edc

9,236 posts

252 months

Wednesday 12th May 2004
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vixpy1 said:
Is that the guy next to the gas company on martlands cos he's done work on two of my cars and both have been excellent!


If you mean Gerry next to the cafe and wedged between 2 scrappies then yes. He was doing a Saab 9-5 when I picked mine up this afternoon.

Phil k

21 posts

245 months

Monday 17th May 2004
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Hey no grill, small world LOL

Had the mk1 restored at Contactaspray up near Park Barn... dunno how old this thead is but if your still interested then let me know and I'll dig out their number for you, only recently started posting on here but am on the CF forum still so you could PM me if I miss your responce...

Still not sure when I'll be selling those rims

Phil