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SH Bodyworks are proud members of the NBRA and have once again passed inspection with flying colours.

Our car body repair team work diligently to a strict code set by the National Body Repair Association.

Adhering to this code enables SH Bodyworks to deliver the best possible service to our customers, and the result can be seen via our customer feedback.

Our team pride themselves on being one of the highest-rated car and light commercial repair companies in our area according to our google, facebook and yell and Thompson feedback, not forgetting that we are voted as one of the top three repair centres on threebestrated.co.uk for the third year.

We would like to thank all of the customers that have put their trust in us when making their choice of car body repair centre.

Visit us today www.shbodyworks.co.uk to find out more about us or give us a call on 01268 816045.

 

MOT tests are changing

 

New research suggest a large number of motorists in the UK are unclear on what is changing and how it will affect them.

MOT tests are changing, these changes will come into force on the 20th May, they will change the way faults are categorised, to make UK roads safer.

new research shows that only 30% of drivers on the road understand these new MOT rules.

MOT tests will now be split into three categories to grade faults by severity – Minor, Major and Dangerous, the last two resulting in a fail.

 

Information on the DVSA website explains:

Dangerous – Fail

-A direct and immediate risk to road safety or has a serious impact on the environment.

-Do not drive the vehicle until it’s been repaired.

Major [...]

To take pride in the appearance of your car is can be a time consuming and costly hobby, we aim to save you money repairing the minor dents and dings that come with owning it. In maintaining your vehicles body by removing dents & dings you are also insuring the quality of the structure, as well as helping to maintain the value of the vehicle.the good news is that dent removal just got cheaper @ SH Bodywork, we strive to offer the best and most affordable service possible, thats why we have invested in the latest technologies, this new equipment allows us to offer the same first class dent removal service but now alot more cost affective, allowing us to pass on the saving to our customers.   If you are looking for a quality car body repair centre here at SH Bodyworks we offer a truly first lass repair service, so give us a call to arrange a no obligation car body repair quote, one of our team are waiting to assist.

Job opportunity for an experienced vehicle paint sprayer/prepper SH Bodyworks are currently looking to recruit a Paint Sprayer/ Paint Technician to join our existing team. Role: As part of our team you will prepare, spray and finish vehicles - varying from full re-sprays to minor repairs. You will ensure the correct colour match and final finish to an extremely high standard. If you’ve got good concentration levels and want a practical job, this job could suit you well Key Tasks: This includes stripping & fitting, preparing vehicles fully before painting - masking, sanding and other necessary preparation work including filler work. Experience and Requirements: Experience in water based systems an advantage, but not necessary as full training will be given. The ideal applicant will be able to produce a high quality of paint spraying from start to finish and you must have experience in paints, ATA or equivalent preferred but not essential.

Had an accident? Not your fault?   If you have had an accident that was not your fault, then give us a call today, we offer a non-fault accident service,  providing a hassle free way to get you back on track after an accident. S H Bodyworks will protect & uphold your rights throughout.   Our after accident care service includes.. Recovery of your vehicle. Replacement vehicle delivered to your door. Repairs to your vehicle. Protection of your no claims bonus. No excess to pay. Compensation for personal loss. Prestige and commercial vehicles. SH Bodyworks offer a hassle free non-fault accident repair service. Call us today 01268 816045 Our friendly staff are waiting for your call. Know your rights When dealing with a non-fault accident it is important to know your rights and not be bullied by the an insurance company, SH Bodyworks after accident care team will protect your rights every step of the way. You don't have to claim on your insurance policy. You don't need to pay any excess. You are entitl [...]

Having trouble finding our repair centre? We will help you find us We do seem to be hidden away off the beaten track, so here is the easiest way to find our repair centre. The easiest way to find us is to use the maps feature built into your mobile phone, you can do this by opening our website on your mobile device and clicking on the find us button, or simply by typing SH Bodyworks into your satnav app. If you are still having trouble we have outlined some details of how to find our repair centre below. Any questions please do ask we are always happy to help. How to find SH Bodyworks when traveling from the A127 end of Pound Lane, keep going along Pound Lane you will see the sign for the 30 MPH zone, once past the sign you will find Windsor Rd is the third turning on your right hand side   (Now follow steps 2 and 3) found below To find us when traveling from the A13 end of Pound Lane, keep going along Pound Lane, you will come to a chicane (Pictured), once through, Windsor Rd is the third turning on yo [...]

It is imperative that the chassis is repaired back to manufactures specification; this is something that can be carried out at our Basildon based repair centre. Your vehicle chassis will be measured and pulled back into its original alignment using precise measuring equipment; this is an important and imperative part of the heavy crash repair process, any damage to the vehicle chassis should not be ignored as it could put yourself or passengers and other road users in danger. Request a callback We would advise anyone that has a vehicle with any sort of chassis damage to book in to a repair centre for a professional opinion. Here at SH Bodyworks we offer a free no obligation quotation on all repairs, you can book with us by calling 01268 816045 as well as using our accident repairs booking form.

Audi repairs.

Are you looking for Audi car body repairs?

We can cater for all models the Audi manufacturer, we use genuine Audi parts when repairing your vehicle.

We specialise in all aspects of paint repair, repairing scratched and dented panels, bumpers, spoilers as well as alloy wheel refurbishment we could go on forever listing every component.

We use the latest in technology to quote the cost of repair, this gives us an accurate repair cost and minimalises the chance of any unwanted extra cost on the repair bill, we do not use guesswork to quote your repair as some others might.

The team at [...]