Bodyshop

Ask many operators of big or small fleets and it soon becomes apparent that Hartshorne have one of the best commercial vehicle body and frame repair operations in the country.

A rich mix of experience, skills and the best equipment - the department is able to expertly restore accident-disfigured bodies, cabs and frames. We also have a 60ft low bake spray booth to add that perfect colour finish. Chassis conversions and extensions are also carried out. All work is fully accredited by leading insurance companies.

Bodyshop Contacts

Bentley Mill Close, Walsall

Steve Morris (Bodyshop Manager)
Tel 01922 704611

Chassis straightening Fabrication & repairs

As you might expect from an expert in its field, the Hartshorne body and frame division’s itinerary of specialist equipment, including for laser alignment, is the envy of many of their competitors.

For example, the Black Hawk power cage is regularly used to realign 13.6m long trailers with pinpoint accuracy. Its built in flexibility also means that it can be used for cab, bus and coach repairs, also. Investment in the equipment needed to do the job is just one of the reasons why repairs are often referred to Hartshorne by other commercial vehicle repair specialist and, as mentioned elsewhere, operators appreciate that once placed with them Hartshorne look after every aspect of the job – from collection of the damaged vehicle to the return of the repaired one.

Above: Accident damaged trailer chassis being straightened and realigned on the Blackhawk hydraulic power jig. (Red lines denote true laser alignment.)