COMMERCIAL VEHICLE bodywork SPECIALISTS
From Company Cars to HGVs: Precision Repairs for Every Scale
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RE-SPRAYS | BODY REPAIRS | DENT REMOVAL | ACCIDENT REPAIRS | BODY KITS | RESTORATION | PRECISION Welding
Keep Your Business Moving with GAB Body Repairs. Based in West Wellow and serving Southampton, Romsey, and the wider Hampshire area, GAB Body Repairs is your strategic partner for commercial vehicle maintenance. We understand that for businesses, a vehicle off the road is a hit to the bottom line, and we’d always repair rather than replace. GAB is the reliable choice for looking after your HGVs and Artic Lorrys. Plant machinery to commercial fleets. Buses, Lorries, Vans and Cars. We provide full-service refinishing for all major brands, including DAF, Volvo, Scania, and Mercedes-Benz.
Our facility is optimised for commercial requirements, offering everything from rapid accident repairs and dent removal to precision welding and structural restoration. Whether you manage a fleet of delivery vans or a single company car, we deliver high-caliber craftsmanship with a focus on fast turnaround times.
At GAB, we don’t just repair vehicles; we protect your professional reputation. Our state-of-the-art workshop ensures every repair meets strict industry standards, keeping your fleet safe, compliant, and looking sharp. Trust GAB Body Repairs to provide the reliable, hassle-free service your business demands.
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Why choose GAB?
Precision Repairs. Proven Expertise.
At the heart of our workshop is a simple philosophy: Repair, don't just replace. We specialise in the intricate restoration of plastic and fiberglass panels—a craft born from our understanding that high replacement costs shouldn't be your only option.
With a combined 70 years of industry experience, our team of five technicians brings a master-level touch to every project. Whether it’s a minor scuff, complex aluminum welding, or a full body respray, we combine traditional craftsmanship with modern technology to return your vehicle to its prime.
From minor aesthetic scuffs on a DAF XG to major structural cab repairs on a Volvo FMX, our facility is rigged for heavy-duty success. We handle everything from fiberglass work and panel beating to full resprays and fleet rebranding.
Our Facility & Services:
Fully Equipped Workshop: Featuring two dedicated spray booths and an on-site paint-mixing room for a perfect color match every time.
Structural Excellence: Expertise in steel and aluminum welding, panel beating, and full-scale refurbishments.
On location: Where necessary, and size dependent; we can dismantle on site, repair at our facility and re-fit at your location.*
*This option varies on customer, size, requirements and time frames. Please do ask for more information.
What we do
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Dual High-Bake Spray Booths: Our facility houses two full-sized booths, allowing us to manage high-volume projects and large commercial vehicles simultaneously. These booths provide a temperature-controlled environment to ensure paint cures with maximum durability and a factory-level gloss.
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We know every job is different, so where possible we can dismantle damaged components to our workshop. Once restored , we can arrange collection or return them to your location*
*Location, size and component dependent. Please ask for more detail
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GAB Body Repairs offers support to ensure your fleet remains operational when you need it most.
Whether it’s an HGV involved in a late-night collision or plant machinery that needs urgent structural attention our team is ready to respond. We prioritise rapid turnaround times without ever compromising on safety or the quality of our craftsmanship.
We’re Flexible! we can arrange for repairs to be carried out during your fleet’s "off-peak" hours—overnight or on weekends—to eliminate disruption to your daily operations.
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For commercial vehicles and heavy plant, structural integrity is non-negotiable. At GAB Body Repairs, we provide expert welding and fabrication services tailored to the rigorous demands of the transport industry. Our team is fully equipped for both MIG and TIG welding, specialising in high-strength steel and lightweight aluminum alloys essential for modern HGV chassis, trailer frames, and specialized plant components. From repairing cracked box sections and reinforcing structural mounts to complex framework restoration, we ensure every weld meets stringent safety standards. By combining precision metalwork with our deep understanding of vehicle geometry, we return your assets to the road—or the site—with their original strength and durability fully restored
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Beyond standard repairs, we specialise in the precision world of body kits and custom aesthetics. Whether you are looking to enhance a commercial vehicle’s profile or need expert repair for high-end automotive modifications, we handle everything from the initial fitment to complex composite reconstruction. Body kits, often constructed from specialised polymers and fiberglass, require a unique technical approach to ensure seamless integration with the vehicle’s original lines. If your custom work has suffered impact damage, cracks, or road rash, our team excels in structural composite bonding and refinishing, saving you the expense of sourcing a new kit. We combine our expert paint-mixing technology with meticulous surface preparation to ensure that your custom additions—be they spoilers, side skirts, or full aero-packages—look sharp, stay durable, and perfectly match your vehicle’s finish.
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Horse Boxes
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Beyond simple patching, we specialise in structural composite bonding and reinforcement, returning strength to damaged panels without the weight of traditional fillers.
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DAF Trucks, Volvo Trucks, Scania, Mercedes-Benz Trucks, MAN Truck & Bus, Renault Trucks, and Iveco.
Dennis Eagle, Isuzu Trucks, Fuso, and Terberg.
Volta Trucks, BYD, and Tevva.
Foden, ERF, Leyland, and Seddon Atkinson.
Whether your fleet is DAF, Volvo, and Scania. Dennis Eagle and Terberg, our mission is to reduce vehicle downtime and get you back on the road. We provide expert bodywork services across the board—from Mercedes-Benz, MAN, Renault, and Iveco tractor units to the emerging electric range of Volta and Tevva.
Our “repair rather than replace" philosophy ensures cost-effective restoration for everything from Isuzu and Fuso urban tippers to legacy Foden or ERF plant machinery.
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