Mazda Bongo Auto Centre

Workshop specialising exclusively in the Mazda Bongo

Mazda Bongo Auto Centre is a mechanical and bodywork workshop dedicated exclusively to the Mazda Bongo. Its activity ranges from the sale of imported vans and their transformation into camper vehicles to full restoration, structural repair and mechanical maintenance. The company presents itself as the leading specialist in this model in the UK and serves owners nationwide, according to its own website.

The workshop operates with a full-service approach: vehicle reception, diagnosis, execution of work at its facilities and delivery, with an associated collection and transfer service.

Restoration, bodywork and corrosion treatment

Full restoration is one of the cornerstones of the business. Work includes vehicle rebuilding, professional welding, rust removal and repair, structural reinforcement to meet UK MOT requirements and full respraying in factory-quality colours. The company offers various restoration packages, including one called Silver, and also carries out partial resprays.

In the bodywork and paint area, full or partial resprays, bumpers, trims and spoilers are undertaken, with attention to detail and finish. Welding and corrosion removal covers cutting, fabricating and replacing wheel arches, sills, chassis legs and crossmembers, using genuine Mazda parts or custom-made panels.

Camper conversions and custom builds

Camper conversions are hand-built in-house. Vehicles incorporate extra-wide flat double beds, kitchen, electrical installation, roof systems and bespoke layouts. The company works with the customer on the design of interior and exterior layouts and accepts materials chosen by the owner; examples cited in reviews include solid oak worktops treated with Danish oil and full-width folding beds that slide under a compact unit.

Mechanics, electrics and maintenance

The mechanical service covers diagnostics, engine rebuilds and replacements, timing belts, cooling systems and full mechanical servicing. In the electrical section, specialist repairs, custom electrical installations for conversions and accessory fitting are carried out. The company also supplies parts and accessories for the model through its online shop, which is progressively expanding, and offers a free vehicle inspection service.

Regarding MOT, the workshop carries out full MOT tests with free pre-checks, repairs to pass the inspection, services and fluid and filter changes, as well as free screen-wash top-ups.

Vehicle recovery and buying/selling

The company has its own recovery and transfer service, active 24 hours, with a tilt-trailer and free collection and delivery, plus workshop recovery support. Commercially, it is dedicated to the import and sale of Mazda Bongo, including restored vehicles, and to buying vans from private owners.

Customer reviews

The site shows an average rating of 4.9 out of 5 based on 129 Google reviews. Testimonials cover engine replacement work, full resprays, restorations, diesel heater installation and resolution of electrical and roof faults. Several customers mention communication with the workshop manager during the work, after-sales support and long-distance vehicle collection; one review describes the transfer from Gillingham, 195 miles away, to repair a head gasket and treat corrosion.

Location and contact

Phone: 01244 445 212