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General => General Technical => Topic started by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 11:08:12 AM

Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 11:08:12 AM
after my little foray into the gravel on sun at donny i need to get my fibre glass front bumper repaired.
 
can anyone recommend a good bodyshop in any of the areas above?  i have had experience of crap bodyshops and dodgy paint jobs so i want to take my time to find somewhere reliable!
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: andysmee on October 16, 2006, 11:38:37 AM
I\'ve had these people recommended http://www.gvncoachworks.co.uk/ (http://www.gvncoachworks.co.uk/) off a Supra forum and when I spoke to them they sounded like they had an attention to detail (and a price to match!)
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 12:00:20 PM
thanks. probably a bit posh for what i am after tbh-the ferrari and aston on the homepage suggest high prices, although i\'ve no doubt they are good! also a bit of an awkward location.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: dandan on October 16, 2006, 12:52:43 PM
MG Cannon in salisbury are a top notch bodyshop, they mostly do mercs, so probably quite pricey too.
I had some repairs done by customised perfection in southampton/redbridge, they were pretty fair on price but good quality work.
Also dawsons in ringwood are very good apparently.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 01:17:57 PM
cheers dandan-i\'ll look them up
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: Rotorboy65 on October 16, 2006, 06:00:54 PM
If none of those names/companies pan out Raw, let me know as I know some very good guys in the Totton/Southampton area. Like I say if you don\'t like the look of any of them just PM me for all the details.......cheers Leigh.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: tr1cky on October 16, 2006, 07:11:26 PM
Quote from: Rotorboy65If none of those names/companies pan out Raw, let me know as I know some very good guys in the Totton/Southampton area. Like I say if you don\'t like the look of any of them just PM me for all the details.......cheers Leigh.

I will second these guys that Leigh is on about, very good jobs by them! And getting to know RX\'s pretty well now too;) . Have seen Leigh\'s and Nathans in the flesh and very good jobs, believe Pete Smith used them too- he drove passed the other day and looked great too! Have used them for the girlfriends cars too, with good results and fair prices. My Rex is defiantley going there when my kit finally arrives (begining to think it may have sunk:Giggle )

Leigh- dropping you a mail soon;)

Cheers
Rich
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 08:53:48 PM
good stuff boys. sounds like just the place. only drama will be getting it there-the FD is my only car!  can you email me the details please. rawaddell@hotmail.com (rawaddell@hotmail.com)
 
cheers.:cheers
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: dandan on October 16, 2006, 10:56:18 PM
Is this a top secret paintshop that you can\'t reveal details of on the open forum?! sounds strangely cloak and dagger! Do you have to drop your car off in a dark alley way at midnight on the third tuesday of the month and then whistle like an owl three times before walking away without looking over your shoulder? :p

lol I\'d like to find out about this bodyshop too but won\'t need it for another year or so!
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: RAW on October 16, 2006, 11:01:27 PM
nudge nudge wink wink...;)
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: michaelb on October 17, 2006, 02:15:52 PM
Hi

try //www.mynheer.co.uk I have used the to glue my 99spec nose and the result was fantastic...£25 per hr !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! if I remember right

Regards,
Michaelb
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: PETE SMITH on October 17, 2006, 02:47:22 PM
Quote from: tr1ckyHave seen Leigh\'s and Nathans in the flesh and very good jobs, believe Pete Smith used them too- he drove passed the other day and looked great too!

Where was that then Rich?
BTW saw a red FD by Parkgate-lady driver,male passenger-and Nath\'s mental yellow beast with a mate-both over the weekend.

Paint-shop very good results indeed-friendly too.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: Rotorboy65 on October 17, 2006, 06:36:47 PM
He He, gotta admit Dandan it does sound a bit cloak and dagger. But nothing too macarbe going on around the leafy lanes of Totton:) .

Here are the contact details for the bodyshop it\'s called Totton car body repairs, and the address is Brokenford Lane Totton phone number is 02380 869391.

The guy who owns it is called Steve Denney, if you take the car down too him and discuss all your needs he will be able to quote you.

If you just explain that Leigh Spencer sent you his way he will know who you are talking about. They do a nice job of blending in the bodykits so they look part of the car and not just add-ons.

Hi Pete, how\'s about seeing some pictures of your car now it\'s been done, would love to see how it\'s turnt out. Cheers Leigh.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: Rotorboy65 on October 18, 2006, 07:45:03 PM
Sorry RAW I deleted your email by mistake, hope you can get all the details you need from above post...........thanks Leigh.
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: tr1cky on October 20, 2006, 07:56:36 PM
Quote from: PETE SMITHWhere was that then Rich?
BTW saw a red FD by Parkgate-lady driver,male passenger-and Nath\'s mental yellow beast with a mate-both over the weekend.

Paint-shop very good results indeed-friendly too.


Hi Pete,

Been away from the computer for afew days. Saw you on bridge road, just before middle road bout 8ish in the morning- normally see you here as we\'re both heading off to work. Sadly no RX for me at the mo- my Red one has been sold and working on a new project:)

Rich
Title: Body shop in Wilts/Hants/NW London?
Post by: MissRX7 on October 21, 2006, 08:53:10 AM
I always use SP Autos they are in Eastbourne bit of drive from me but worth it..has a very good reputation ( tends to do alot of Skylines ) and is insurance approved...Its nice to know your car is in safe hands! :Thumbs-up

Pete that red fd may have been me in Park Gate thats were i live down Locks Road (until i move to Totton next month) although i have seen another red fd about the sedgensworth area...Had no idea there was some so close! :)