HGV and Lorry Bodywork Repairs in Tyne and Wear

Lorries and HGVs work in places where contact is almost routine: yards, docks, loading bays and narrow streets. Damage tends to be on a larger scale than on a car or van, and the vehicle is usually earning money when it is off the road.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we carry out bodywork repairs on HGVs and lorries as part of our coachworks and bodyshop. Because every heavy vehicle is different, we start with a conversation and an inspection rather than a standard price.

Where heavy vehicle damage usually shows up

Cabs, bumpers, wings, mirrors and steps take most of the impacts, along with side panels and body fittings along the length of the vehicle. Damage can also sit around lights, grilles and access steps, where it affects safety and visibility as well as appearance.

A cracked panel or a displaced light unit may look cosmetic, but it can hide damage to mountings, wiring or the structure behind it.

• Cab panels, doors and roof fairings
• Bumpers, wings and mudguards
• Wing mirrors, steps and grab areas
• Side panels and body fittings
• Light units and grille surrounds

How we approach the work

We look at the damage, work out how far it extends, and explain whether the panel can be repaired or needs replacing. On larger vehicles, parts availability and the size of the job can shape the plan as much as the damage itself.

Repaired panels are prepared and finished to suit the existing paintwork. If the vehicle carries company colours, livery or lettering, tell us at the start so we can discuss how that is handled.

What affects the outcome and the cost

There is no sensible figure without seeing the vehicle. The scale of the damage matters, but so does the type of vehicle, whether the panel is steel, aluminium or composite, how easy the parts are to source, and how much paint area is involved.

The estimate also depends on whether anything underneath is affected. Hidden damage found once a panel is removed can change the plan, and we will talk it through before carrying on.

Planning around downtime

Time off the road is the real cost for most operators. If you can, let us know about upcoming jobs and deadlines so we can discuss what is realistic once we have seen the vehicle.

If the damage affects lights, mirrors, steering or anything that makes the vehicle unsafe to drive, do not carry on using it. Get it checked first, and ask us about recovery if it cannot be driven.