2014 / 2015 has seen some exciting changes and huge investment in new equipment and
technology. Please find below a summary of our current equipment and our state of the art 10,000 square foot facilities in Shepperton.
- Capacity for 25-30 cars per week.
- Indoor Workshop Space for 24 cars at any one time
- Immediate onsite parking for 20 Cars
- Aluminium Work Area - VBRA Approved : Category Structural Repair 1AB (Aluminium & Boron)
- Composite / Carbon Fibre Repairs
- Overflow car park for up to 16 additional cars
- Recovery Vehicle
- Currently 10 New Courtesy Cars (9 x 2015 Toyota Aygo's & 1x 4x4 ) with approved facility for up to a fleet of 30 with 1 week delivery)
- 1 x Courtesy Van
Workshop Lighting
- Full New Daylight Lighting
- Workshop Readings of between 1500-1900 Lux minimum at waist height
- Ovens 1700-2250 Lux at waist height
Paintwork Equipment
- 1 2015 STL Eco Car Paint Oven
- 1 2015 STL Eco Hi Top Commercial Paint Oven
- 2 Infrared Drying Units
- Separate Paint Mixing Area
- Paint Systems on Site Listed Below
- Sikkens Autowave ( Approved Repairer )
- ICI Autocolour
- Glasurit
All Paints and Bodyshop Materials are supplies by the UKs largest and market leader
LKQ. (If not held on site we are able to obtain any Manufacturer Approved Factory paint in ANY colour for ANY prestige vehicle within 24 hours)
Workshop Equipment
- 1 2015 Spec Spanesi 4000KG Ramp - 2 Poster Ramp
- 1 Spanesi 3500 KG Ramp - 4 Poster Ramp
- 1 Spanesi Scissor Lift Ramp
- 1 Spanesi Touch Quick Pull System
- 1 Gyspot BP LC Inverter Mig Welders (Approved for all Manufacturers)
- 1 Protonol Mig Braiser (Approved for all Manufacturers)
- 1 Miracle Pulling System
- 4 Mobile Dust Extraction Units / Systems
- 2015 Spec 4 Wheel Laser Alignment System (Ravaglioli & Hunter )
- Latest 2015 Spec Headlamp Beam Set Gauges
- Latest 2015 Spec Computerised Air Conditioning Recharging
- Latest 2015 Audatex Vehicle Diagnostics
- 2015 Snap-On Vehicle Diagnostics
- Laptop based specialist Manufacturer Diagnostics
- Snap-On Tools
- Aluminium Bay & Tools
- Plastic, Fiberglass, Carbon Fibre and Composite Repair
Computerised Estimate Systems
- AudaGarage (Manufacturer Approved Set Times & Estimating)
- Audatex (Insurance Approved System for Car Repair Estimating)
- Glassmatics
- We also have a full digital imaging facility
General Facilities
- Disabled Parking
- Customer Parking
- Indoor & Outdoor Customer Vehicle Handover Area
- Vehicle Valeting Bays
- Customer Toilets
- Disabled Toilets
- Courtesy Cars - New Fleet of 2014 Registered Cars
- Hot & Cold Drinks (including Various Teas, Espresso and Cappuccino)
- Complimentary Wi-Fi Access & Document Printing
- Reception & Customer Waiting Area with TV, Web Access and Playstation / Xbox
Insurances & Security
- Public liability Insurance
- Buildings Insurance
- Professional Indemnity Insurance
- Employers Liability
- Cover for £250,000 per vehicle (with easy upgrade if needed)
- 24 Hours Internal and External CCTV (on site monitoring & remote accessibility via internet)
- 24 hour Security Patrols
- Alarm System Linked to Police and Management Team
- Reinforced Roller Shutter Blinds to All Windows and Doors , including the workshop.
- Anti Ram Raid Bars to Workshop Entrance & Exits Roller Shutters
- Cloud based daily back up for IT systems & Software
Health & Safety
- Fully compliant with all health & safety and COSHH regulations
- Trained Fire Warden
- Trained First Aiders always on site
Memberships / Certifications
- RMI (Retail Motor Industry Approved Member)
- NAB (National Association of Bodyshops)
- VBRA Car Body Repair : Category Structural Repair 1AB (Aluminium & Boron)
- WHICH? - Trusted Trader
- Sikkens Approved Repairer
- Kindertons Accident Management Approved Repairer
- In progress of obtaining British Standard 10125 (waiting for Audit)
- We work with ALL insurance companies
Environmental Credentials
- 2015 STL Eco Spray Bake Ovens - Recycle Hot Air to use less energy, triple
filtered for near Zero emissions, heat workshop during winter.
- Water Based Paint Schemes
- Hybrid & 50mpg+ Courtesy Cars producing minimum emissions
- ALL waste recycled ( Plastics, Metals, Cardboard, Etc)
- Low Powered Lighting - Soon to be solar powered (awaiting planning
approval)
- Staff Car Share Scheme to minimise commuting emissions
- Cycle to work scheme
- Electronic Office with minimal printing
- Low Powered Computers, Monitors & TVs - turned off out of hours
For more information of to arrange a tour of our facilities please contact us on
Tel 01932 240 471 or Email info@sandowncoachworks.co.uk