AutoBodies Clevedon

AutoBodies Clevedon: accident and cosmetic vehicle repair in North Somerset

AutoBodies Clevedon is a family-run car body shop based in Clevedon, working across North Somerset, Bristol and South Gloucestershire. The business describes itself as an accident and cosmetic vehicle repair centre and states that its technicians bring over 50 years of combined experience in the motor trade. It handles everything from minor scratches and dents to major collision damage, and states that no job is too big or too small.

The workshop accepts insurance-approved work and points out that drivers have the right to choose which garage repairs their car after an accident. As part of its offer, the company states that it will pay the customer's excess when the repair is carried out with them, subject to terms and conditions.

Repair services for cars, vans and fleets

The service range covers both private motorists and business customers. The main areas described are:

• Accident repairs, including collision repair of frames, body panels and bumpers.
• Paint and refinishing, with colour matching and scratch repair.
• Damage assessment, estimates and help with insurance.
• Insurance services, including claim processing and coordination.
• SMART repairs: front and rear bumper scuffs and cracks, alloy wheel repair and restoration, removal and refitting of wing mirror covers, and light scratch removal using compounds and polishes.
• Paintwork restoration and polishing: paint correction to remove scratches and swirls, ceramic coating application and full vehicle paint restoration.
• Lease car return preparation, with pre-return inspections, damage reports and cost analysis to avoid end-of-lease charges.

Fleet and business customers

For companies, AutoBodies Clevedon works with trade accounts and transparent pricing, and liaises directly with fleet managers. The business also lists tailored solutions for commercial van fleets, including wear and tear repairs and interior cleaning, as well as vinyl decal removal and surface preparation for new graphics. Its customer base is described as private car owners, fleet managers and local businesses, and the site also refers to emergency, council and government vehicles.

Insurance claims and accident management

The company offers support after an accident, whether or not the driver was at fault. Its accident management service photographs and records all damage with documentation, works directly with insurance adjusters, prepares detailed repair estimates for insurance approval and bills insurance companies directly to simplify payment.

How a repair is arranged

The process is set out in five steps: booking a free estimate online, approving the estimate, booking a repair date, leaving the car at the workshop and collecting the repaired vehicle. Estimates are free, and the company also offers flexible payment options spread over 3, 4 or 6 months.

Technician background and coverage

According to the company, its staff have a main dealer background with experience of Ford, BMW, Peugeot, SEAT, Citroën, Jaguar, Volkswagen, Vauxhall and Lexus, along with further experience on high-end sports cars such as McLaren and Aston Martin. The stated coverage area is the BS postcode region, including Clevedon, Bristol, Portishead, Nailsea, Weston-super-Mare and Yatton.

Customer feedback

The site reproduces reviews attributed to Google Reviews. They describe repairs to a front end, a wing and bumper on an Audi TT, a door sill and a brake light, and mention staff members by name for their communication and handling of insurance claims. These are individual testimonials and are presented as such.