Car repairer Stuart McDonald prides himself on fantastic repairs – and that means having the latest technology.
He’s bought a nitrogen plastic welder, meaning cracks in wings, bumpers and headlights can be welded rather than replaced. “I’ve never seen anything like it,” he enthuses. “This can save customers a lot of money.” For worried drivers, Stuart takes care of everything – recovery, repairs, courtesy vehicle – and your insurance and legal issues. Enjoying a five-star Google reviews rating, he keeps you fully informed of developments.
Stuart, 58, used to run the UK’s biggest independent bodywork repair centre, Banks and Derbyshire, Preston, before selling up with his business partner in 2009. Happier running a smaller business, Stuart employs 12 staff, including some from his old workforce of 130. He adds: “I can really look after people. I know exactly what’s going on with every car – down to every last spot weld – and it’s a great feeling.”
Stuart has all the equipment to ensure a perfect repair, including a £40,000 state-of-the-art JuneAir Spray booth, reaching 65oC for baking paint, and an expensive jig for body and chassis realignment He adds: “We do repairs on all makes and models, from the smallest scratch to the most severely damaged vehicles.”
He also handles light commercial and fleet repairs, plus all legal/insurance issues. “My legal team will risk assess the claim in 2 hours to see if we can assist and my phone is always on,” adds Stuart.
