Bodyshop services
Car Body Repairs
We can carry out all body and paint repairs. We also offer an alloy wheel refurbishment service.
Vehicle Servicing
Servicing your vehicle plays a very important role in keeping it road worthy as well as helping to keep the resale value on your vehicle high. A service can also identify any potential mechanical problems before they happen and save you money and major problems in the long term.
At ABC we offer you the same level of service using the same high quality parts as main dealers, but at much lower prices. You don’t need to worry if your vehicle is still under warranty, the block exemption regulations allows you to service your car at a garage of your choice without invalidating the warranty.
We recommend that you service your car every 12 months – older cars may require a service every 6 months.
Collection and Delivery
We offer a free collection and delivery service to help prevent any inconvenience to your busy lifestyle.
Breakdown and Recovery
We offer roadside repairs and vehicle recovery to your desired destination. We are fully insured to drive your vehicle.
Air Conditioning
It is important to keep your air conditioning working correctly all year round. It’s recommended that it is serviced every 2 years.
Wheel Locking Nut Removal
We can remove 99% of all locking nuts without a key. So don’t worry if you have lost yours – just give us a call and we’ll remove it for you.
Tyres and Wheel Alignment
It is important that all 4 wheels are aligned precisely because a misaligned wheel can have a massive effect on your driving and tyres.
Engine Diagnostics
An engine diagnostic is a test which is performed to learn more about why an engine is not functioning properly. The engine diagnostic is used to gather data which can be utilized in the repair of the vehicle, and it can also be used during things like emissions testing, in which a car is checked to confirm that it adheres to emissions standards for vehicles in its class.
Performing an engine diagnostic begins with plugging a device into the car’s onboard computer. The device interfaces with the computer, returning a diagnostic code which can be referenced against a list of codes for vehicles from that manufacturer. If the engine is in good working condition, the device will inform the user. If there is a problem, one or several codes may be displayed.
Codes can mean a wide variety of things. During an engine diagnostic, we determines what is causing each code to display, for the purpose of developing an estimate to let a driver know how much it will cost to address a problem. Sometimes, the issue is simple, while in other cases, it can be very complex.
We use the same diagnostics system used by main dealers such as:
- Vauxhall
- Saab
- Mercedes Benz
- BMW
- Citreon
- Peugeot
- Renault
- Suburu
So if your engine management light comes on or you think your car isn’t performing as it should, don’t ignore it, bring it in to us and we’ll provide the solutions.
Glass Replacement
If you are unable to replace glass we can board your vehicle and make it safe until glass can be purchased.
Vehicle Inspection
We will inspect any vehicle on your behalf and offer advice on its condition. A helpful and reassuring service when buying a car!
ECU Programming
No matter the car model we can re-program the information stored in the ECU chip to optimize and improve your car without having to jeopardize fuel consumption and the reliability of the car.
Courtesy Cars
We can provide you with a courtesy car if you have had a non-fault accident so that you are back on the road whilst your vehicle is being repaired.
Body Alignment Jigging
If your vehicle has suffered heavy accident damage, it is essential that the chassis is repaired to its manufacturer’s specification, the chassis be measured and pulled by using a Body Alignment Jig.
This is an important part of a safe crash repair process, we can do this by using one of the best Body Alignment Jigs in the industry to ensure safe and correct repairs to your vehicle.
Colour Coded Bodywork
Our expert paint technicians can take the plastic body parts of your vehicle and paint them to whatever colour you choose. This can include:
- Wing mirrors
- Bumpers
- Side skirts
- Front grilles
- Air intakes
- Trims and mouldings
Bodykit Fitment
Our expert fitters can replace the existing bumpers and side skirts of your current vehicle with any manufacturer approved kits.
Alloy Wheel Customisation
We can provide new alloy wheels for your vehicle. We supply and fit loads of makes at great prices – just ask. Your wheels will be fitted with the correct tyres, ready to roll. We can even customise alloy wheels for whatever look you’re going for.
Alloy wheels are the most easily damaged part of any vehicle. Hitting the kerb when parking can cause scratches and scuffs, potholes can cause chips and dents and even the weather can dull and flake the paint. Luckily, most of this damage can be quickly and easily reversed.
Alloy Wheel Refurbishment Process
- Visual inspection of damaged wheels/tyres
- Damage is then either machined out or filled
- Anti-corrosion techniques are used to protect the wheel
- Surfaces are primed and prepared for painting
- Primer is hardened in our low bake oven
- A top coat of paint is then applied
- Two coats of clear lacquer are then applied to the front and back of the wheel
- The wheels are fully cured with another round in our low bake oven
- The wheels are then ready to have the tyres refitted
We can mix any colour combination in-house that the customer requires. We can also powder coat wheels at the customer’s request. Just contact us to discuss the options best suited to your needs.
Alloy Wheel Finishes
Some people prefer to have a unique look to their alloy wheels, even if they are undamaged – we can cater for this also. We can finish your alloy wheels in any colour or combination you want. Our most popular options are:
- Silver
- Matt black
- Gloss black
- Chrome
- Polished lip
- Coloured pinstripe
SMART Vehicle Repairs
We can undertake SMART (Small Medium Area Repair Technique) repairs when possible. Often, it is not the best option to do these repairs based on the type and location of the damage and due to the technical limitations of this method – an exact colour match to existing paintwork is very difficult. However, sometimes these methods can be used and include:
- Small scratches
- Stone chips
- Moulding cracks
- Corrosion and rust
- Aluminium pittingr
- Fibreglass repair
- Carbon fibre repair
Paintless Dent Removal
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) can be undertaken on damaged panels where the paint hasn’t been broken. Our trained technicians use steel rods to gently massage and remove a dent from a damaged area, encouraging the panel to return to its original factory pressed shape, keeping the original paintwork intact. No paints, filler or chemicals are used during this repair method.
Plastic Bumper Repair
Plastic bumpers don’t always need to be replaced when damage occurs. Instead they can be saved with innovative auto reconditioning techniques. Our experienced technicians can repair scuffed, scratched, dented, detached, and torn bumpers for much less than the cost of replacement.