chello Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 HI I was returning home after a lovely few days away, it was high winds and pouring rain,a large branch s..plit from an overhanging tree and dented the overcab qf my year 2000 E425 Bessacarr. When I met the insurance assesser he talked of writing off the van. I bought my van new and did not want enough money to buy someone elses 15 year old van. Paington body shop came to the rescue and did a superb job of new over cab.I explained to Phil,the manager,though it sounds illogical to most people the van is very special to us. We were invited to inspect the roof before painting,they matched the overcab colour to the sideskirts,it was completed in 2 weeks as promised, when we collected the van the six people who worked on our van were thrilled to see how delighted were with result.I would advise any one in Torbay area to use their services for any coach or body work. Happy camping Chello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogerC Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 Makes a nice change to read of a happy outcome from a potential disaster.......nice one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackyjane Posted October 22, 2015 Share Posted October 22, 2015 That's really encouraging - we're having our whole motorhome resprayed by them next month! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Mackyjane - 2015-10-22 10:00 PM That's really encouraging - we're having our whole motorhome resprayed by them next month! How much do they charge for a respray? Ours is looking a bit jaded now Mike Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
George Collings Posted October 23, 2015 Share Posted October 23, 2015 Huddersfield sound like a great place to open a body shop if you have to travel 250 miles to Torbay for a respray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackyjane Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 Don't know exactly how much it will be but they said maximum 4K. We're changing colour too - no more white box for us! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike88 Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 There is no such place as the Paignton Body Shop. Do you mean The Paignton Body Repair Centre? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chello Posted October 24, 2015 Author Share Posted October 24, 2015 Mike 88 is correct,Paignton body repair centre. We are are so pleased how our van looks now,we are considering new foam and upholstery for next year. Chello Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 WOT no before and after pic's (?) ........... Nice to hear of another recommended bodyshop.........we went to Poole for ours, and it was worth the trip B-) ..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike B. Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 George Collings - 2015-10-23 10:44 PM Huddersfield sound like a great place to open a body shop if you have to travel 250 miles to Torbay for a respray I was trying to find out the going rate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cliffy Posted October 24, 2015 Share Posted October 24, 2015 chello - 2015-10-24 3:12 PM Mike 88 is correct,Paignton body repair centre. We are are so pleased how our van looks now,we are considering new foam and upholstery for next year. Chello We had our AT Tracker upholstèry refurbished by Reluxe at Ilkeston in March and we are highly delighted with it and it is admired by everyone. Leather cab seats, two bench seats, pelmets, wall boards and cushions It was completed in one day. We stopped over night in their compound, spent a nice day out in their courtesy car and came back to a lovely new interior. All for just £1500.00 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest pelmetman Posted October 25, 2015 Share Posted October 25, 2015 Cliffy - 2015-10-24 9:20 PM chello - 2015-10-24 3:12 PM Mike 88 is correct,Paignton body repair centre. We are are so pleased how our van looks now,we are considering new foam and upholstery for next year. Chello We had our AT Tracker upholstèry refurbished by Reluxe at Ilkeston in March and we are highly delighted with it and it is admired by everyone. Leather cab seats, two bench seats, pelmets, wall boards and cushions It was completed in one day. We stopped over night in their compound, spent a nice day out in their courtesy car and came back to a lovely new interior. All for just £1500.00 Blimey that is cheap 8-) ...............got any pic's?........ After 25 years ours is due for a refurb, and I can't afford my prices :D.......... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackyjane Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Job done. Absolutely delighted. Cost £4000, plus graphics designed and fitted by Creative Sign Solutions of Newton Abbot for £525.cannot recommend the two companies enough - it's like a new van. I'll try to upload before and after pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mackyjane Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 I've tried to post some pictures but they haven't appeared yet. Any ideas? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audiseller Posted December 20, 2015 Share Posted December 20, 2015 Cliffy - 2015-10-24 9:20 PM chello - 2015-10-24 3:12 PM Mike 88 is correct,Paignton body repair centre. We are are so pleased how our van looks now,we are considering new foam and upholstery for next year. Chello We had our AT Tracker upholstèry refurbished by Reluxe at Ilkeston in March and we are highly delighted with it and it is admired by everyone. Leather cab seats, two bench seats, pelmets, wall boards and cushions It was completed in one day. We stopped over night in their compound, spent a nice day out in their courtesy car and came back to a lovely new interior. All for just £1500.00 Only just spotted this thread. Reluxe are indeed superb as can be seen on their Facebook page which actually features my van! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Derek Uzzell Posted December 21, 2015 Share Posted December 21, 2015 Mackyjane - 2015-12-20 4:33 PM I've tried to post some pictures but they haven't appeared yet. Any ideas? There are currently problems with the system that allows photos/files to be attached to forum postings. This link refers http://forums.outandaboutlive.co.uk/forums/Motorhomes/Motorhome-Matters/Problems-posting-pictures/40318/31/#M482862 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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