North West body shop?

[ginger steve]

Anyone have any experience of using someone in the North West (Yorkshire across to Lancashire) for stripping and repainting a Caterham to a good standard? The car possibly needs new side panels and I don't want to undertake any prep work myself.

Cheers

[TurboTSeven]

I have just had a side panel replaced and it is quite a skilled operation. From my research (blatchat and here) everyone said it is best to take the car to Arch in Huntingdon, who make the original frames.
It was a bit of a pain to transport my car to them - Manchester to Huntingdon 4 hours each way- but they did a fine job and have the skilled panel beaters and welders to do the job as new.
Last week i have been showing the car to bodeyshops in manchester for paint quotes and all have remarked on the quality of fitting. So I suggest you call them and ask to speak to Bruce. The price wasn't too painful either.

[ginger steve]

Thanks for that. I will give Arch a call and se what they say.

[TurboTSeven]

Had the paintwork finished by Andy Johnston at Trafford Body Repair Center. He has done an excellent job for an agreed price. He's a biker who understands Caterhams, his place does the work for Masarati and indy Ferarri garages. Highly recommended.