Paintshops around Beds/ Northants recommendations?

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08B85516-437B-414F-9ECB-D4E8119FA005.jpeg 5825612B-A459-48BD-A4B7-FEA54BC44CE8.jpeg Well, some ****ing scrote has decided to twirl a sharp object down the side of my 215. Deep too, through the lacquer and into the colour coat. From the middle of the passenger door to the middle of the rear wheel.

Can anyone recommend me a paintshop around the Beds/ Northants area that does good quality work please?
 

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Sorry to hear about it Craig. Some vile creatures around ...

When I needed a rear bumper and a new roof spoiler done last year, I went around six different places in Northampton, based on what was mentioned here and on the other side, and decided on Trevor Barwell bodyshop - and didn't regret the choice.

Nice work, pleasant chap, the only thing I should mention is: it's not a spotless place, far from it. So, I had the steering wheel, gearshift, seats and floor mats all wrapped in plastic or covered before I took the car in.

The paint room is clean though, and got those nice IR lamps fitted.

Trevor Barwell Bodyshop
Unit 4
32 Studland Rd
Northampton
NN2 6NE

01604 721464
 

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Gutted for you Craig.

We took Malcolms SL to Reflex Body/Accident Repair Centre.
Next door to GSF in Daventry (access round the back of GSF. Not cheap but they did a fantastic job and you can't see any part of the work they did.

The 129 went to Paint WRX in Daventry - they did a great job but are hard to get hold of (though cheaper than Reflex).
 
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Thanks guys. I’m a little pi55ed as you can imagine.

David- thank you very much for the recommendation, I spoke to him and what a knowledgeable chap he is. Had a guideline quite which was much more reasonable than I was expecting.

Alastair- thank you, I will speak to them shortly.
 

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Utter scumbags!!!!!
 

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Sorry to hear that.
Can’t recommend one as such, But please steer Well clear of Castle Coachworks, Heathfield way Northampton NN57QP.
 
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Thank you for the reverse-recommendation! I will do. I've spoken to the chaps recommended, so far the one recommended by David (GLK) I have to say I've been by far and away most impressed by- he has incredible in-depth knowledge of the underside of a 215, which is a pretty rare car on our roads, so that's pretty much settled things for me........
 

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But please steer Well clear of Castle Coachworks
Interestingly, they are a designated bodyshop for Mercedes Northampton, and they did assessment on my doors at the request of MB, to determine whether the rust warranty can be applied.

The conclusion was NO, even though the issue is well known, the car has only ever been serviced by Mercedes, and the rust is clearly coming from the inside.

So, I have my own reason never to consider them for any job, but it's nice to hear my first impression wasn't off.
 

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Interestingly, they are a designated bodyshop for Mercedes Northampton, and they did assessment on my doors at the request of MB, to determine whether the rust warranty can be applied.

The conclusion was NO, even though the issue is well known, the car has only ever been serviced by Mercedes, and the rust is clearly coming from the inside.

So, I have my own reason never to consider them for any job, but it's nice to hear my first impression wasn't off.

They used to be very good, and have done quite a few jobs for me.
I have recommended them to friends and work colleagues, but for some reason they are not interested in repeat regular customers and are just concentrating on the insurance work.
As you rightly point out they are the designated body shop for MB , which is a real shame as there is better out there.
 


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