Optare Bus Bodywork Repair

Keeping your Optare fleet on the road and your passengers moving. Optare buses are the backbone of rural and suburban routes across the South. Their unique lightweight design requires a specialist approach to bodywork. GAB Commercials provides tailored repair solutions for the Optare Solo and Versa ranges, ensuring that minor scrapes don't lead to long-term structural issues.

GAB Commercials provides the precision bodywork these advanced vehicles require. We specialize in matching the specific composite materials and paint finishes used by Optare helping fleet managers maintain their brand standards and vehicle longevity. providing fast-turnaround collision repair and refurbishment for Southern UK fleet operators.

At GAB Commercials, we understand that in the PCV industry, downtime isn't just an inconvenience—it’s a disruption to the community and a hit to your bottom line. Our specialist bus and coach bodyshop is designed to handle everything from minor roadside scrapes to major structural accident repairs with the speed and precision that professional fleet managers demand.

Our Core Bus & Coach Services

  • Accident & Collision Repair: Full structural repairs, panel beating, and chassis alignment for single and double-deck vehicles.

  • Complete Refurbishment: Give your aging fleet a second life with interior and exterior refreshes, including seat repairs and floor replacements.

  • Precision Paintwork & Livery: State-of-the-art spray booths capable of housing full-sized coaches. We offer exact color matching for Southern UK operators

  • End-of-Lease De-Fleet: Avoid heavy "Fair Wear and Tear" penalties. We identify and fix scuffs, dents, and glass damage before inspection.

  • GRP & Composite Repair: Specialist fiberglass work for modern lightweight bus bodies, including front masks and rear panels.

When a vehicle is off the road, your business loses money. GAB Body Repairs specialises in heavy-duty collision recovery and structural restoration for Artic lorries and trailers. From chassis alignment to cab resprays, our West Wellow workshop is fully equipped to handle large-scale commercial damage. We prioritise fast turnaround times to get your logistics back on track without compromising on safety or industry compliance.

We specialise in manufacturers: 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. Legacy & Classic British Brands Foden, ERF, Leyland, and Seddon Atkinson.

We have the ability to reduce vehicle downtime through efficient, high-quality workmanship. Our expert technicians prioritize the need to repair rather than replace to keep your costs manageable and your assets structural.

Close-up of the rear part of an electric vehicle or bus under repair, with tools on the ground nearby, including a cordless drill, and the vehicle's side panel partially open exposing internal wiring and components.

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