Car Hoods Northern Ltd

Car Hoods Northern Ltd, convertible roof specialists in Cheshire

Car Hoods Northern Ltd is a British company founded in 1992, dedicated to the repair, replacement and maintenance of convertible vehicle roofs. The company presents itself as the UK's leading specialist in this field and operates from its workshop in Lymm, Cheshire, with a nationwide mobile service.

Its work covers all makes, models and ages, from luxury vehicles and everyday models to classic convertibles. It serves private customers, body shops and insurance companies, and is part of the Approved Repairers Scheme for insurers.

Repair and diagnostic services

The company carries out diagnostics and repairs of roof systems, including electronic control unit (ECU) failures, wiring problems, Hall sensors, micro switches and mechanical faults. It also replaces soft tops worn by fading, damage or a broken rear screen, and offers maintenance packages that include checking seals, servicing or refilling hydraulic systems, cleaning drainage channels, lubricating the mechanism, alignment and soft top cleaning.

The service is complemented by a one-year guarantee on labour and installed roofs, and by its own recovery truck to transport the vehicle to the workshop, with a delivery option.

Mobile service and home installation

Car Hoods Northern Ltd offers a nationwide mobile fitting service, which allows work to be carried out at the customer's home or workshop. The company also receives vehicles at its Lymm workshop and provides free quotes by phone or contact form.

Track record and relationship with insurers

Since its beginnings in the 1990s, the company has built a loyal customer base and, from the 2000s, positioned itself as a preferred partner for insurers, which allowed it to expand its activity to large-scale repair contracts. The company states that this partnership continues today.

Customer recognition

The website shows a rating of 140 Google reviews with an excellent score. Comments highlight the resolution of complex faults in models such as Lamborghini Spyder, Porsche, Mercedes, Audi RS5, Bentley GTC and Volkswagen Cabriolet, as well as roof cleaning and treatment, seal replacement and speed of service.

Location and contact

Bridgewater House, Warrington Lane, Lymm, Cheshire WA13 0SW · Telephone: 01925 759 800 · Email: carhoodsnorthern@aol.com