Body shops within the Birmingham area? :)

Post by **KatherinePerry** » Wed Aug 29, 2012 11:54 pm

I was reccently involved in a three car collision, stuck in the middle, and its caused the boot to buckle up slightly and not sit right with the car or hinges and the front radiator grille is just slightly bent.
Does anyone know of a reputable bodyshop/mechanic willing to fix a morris within the Birmingham area?

Cheers, Katy.

Post by **chrisryder** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 9:58 am

JLH are a bit further out, near Leamington. But they certainly know their way around a Morris Minor, so could be worth going further afield for a good job.

Alternatively there is 'Archers Garage' on the Hainge Road just off J2 of the M5. They specialise in classic cars, but not sure if they're more mechanical than bodywork.

Post by **KatherinePerry** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 11:11 am

Thankyou, Ive only had him just over a year and want him to look fantastic!

Post by **lambrettalad** » Thu Aug 30, 2012 12:54 pm

HI I 'VE used Frank Stone in york road hall green ,(next door to Hall green dog track),since the 70's first class and very fair,
phone 0121 778 1363/0121 702 2618,ask for Cliff

ps they also service my moggie

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 1:17 pm

There is likely to be a lot more to it than meets the eye - the bumper irons will have been pushed in to the bodywork. Let the Insurance Co sort it out! If you were rammed - it's not your fault or blame.

Post by **ASL642** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:34 pm

BMC That's all well and good but I've seen cars after they've had work done by a "modern" garage. Welding has been done not using the proper panels/panels including wings/sills welded as the garage didn't ealise they should be bolt on.......

Asking on here for a classic friendly garage whose address you can pass on to your insurance company makes a lot of sense to me.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 2:53 pm

Indeed it does - but the (presumably Classic) Insurance Co will have all that in hand - I'm sure.........

Post by **ASL642** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:10 pm

Just aren't that many "classic friendly" garages around the Birmngham area

Post by **lambrettalad** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 3:56 pm

Insurance companies send it to the cheapest repairer,lots of modern fitters ,very few classic mechanics,and even fewer with much experience,I watched one chap scratch his head with my hub caps

You can take an insurance claim to any garage of your choice,some companies may have discouragement clauses,but at the end of the day it's your choice.

Post by **millerman** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:02 pm

Contact JLH asap

Post by **Rasputin** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 4:28 pm

When I had my little prang,The insurance company told me it was my responsability to find a car repairer.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Aug 31, 2012 11:31 pm

That's good! Most Insurance Cos would just scrap the car and pay minimal compen.

Post by **ASL642** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 12:29 am

.... and JLH are some 40 miles from the centre of Birmingham. About an hour's travelling at least. If you live on the western side of B'ham even more

Post by **lambrettalad** » Sat Sep 01, 2012 1:02 am

I'll stand by Frank Stones all day long they still have proper old style mechanics/bodywork people

a bit like wigig

Post by **KatherinePerry** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 1:52 pm

I got him fixed, and also painted black. Took a lot longer than expected but he looks gorgeous. Will upload pics on here if I can get my camera to work.

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 4:04 pm

Great success - and where was the work done?

Post by **lambrettalad** » Sun Dec 16, 2012 7:16 pm

I'd like to know as well

Post by **KatherinePerry** » Sat Jan 12, 2013 10:21 pm

I also use Frank Stones on York Road for my repairs and services, my family use the garage for most of our cars.

Morris Minor Owners Club

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