Van Bodywork Repairs in Tyne and Wear

Vans live hard lives: tight loading bays, ladders, racking, other people's gates and wing mirrors. Dents and scrapes arrive steadily, and what looks like surface damage can hide a bent door frame or a sticking sliding door.

At Banks of the Tyne in Hebburn we repair van bodywork, and we will tell you what the damage affects before you decide how far to go.

Typical damage

Most van repairs fall into a handful of types.

• Dented sliding doors and rear doors
• Scraped or creased side panels
• Bumper and corner damage
• Wing and light surround damage
• Rust starting where paint has chipped

How the work goes

We assess the damage first, including the structure behind the panel. Panels are then pulled, hammered or replaced as needed, filled where appropriate, primed and painted to match the van.

Doors, hinges and locks are checked so they close, seal and secure properly, because a door that does not shut cleanly is a security and weather problem.

What shapes the cost and plan

Repair or replace depends on how deep the damage is and whether the panel is a flat press or part of the structure. Long panels on large vans can cost more to refinish, and some colours and finishes take more care.

If the van is a signed vehicle, lettering or livery may be affected. We explain what is involved at the estimate.

Keeping the van working

Tell us how you use the van and what you need to be able to do while it is off the road. We will talk through what has to be done now and what can wait.

Not everything can wait. Damage affecting lights, mirrors, doors that will not secure or sharp edges should be dealt with promptly.

If the van carries racking, a bulkhead or fixed equipment, mention it, since these can be affected by damage and may need removing for access. Knowing this early helps us plan the work properly.