Classic bodyshop recommendation Sheffield/Chesterfield

[richie00boy]

I'm trying to find a good bodyshop in the Sheffield/Chesterfield area for my dad, to address some very minor corrosion on his Freelander 2 rear wheel arch lip (both sides). He's considering doing the work himself, but there isn't room in the garage now and he's too old to be messing about.

So anybody know a good place that will do a proper job with epoxy primer etc? No welding needed it's only just starting to bubble.

 

[p0689109]

From my experience very minor corrosion nearly always ends up with a lot more work than anticipated. Especially on wheel arches.

 

[pedrobedro]

Jack Ellis at Rupert Street Pilsley but get ready to pay through the nose. Here

 

[marlinspike]

Is it beyond doing on the drive by a smart repair company? I know they prefer dents to rust but lots of them let you upload photos to give you a quote. If it hasn't perforated the bodywork and can be ground clean they might be interested.

 

[octo0072000]

if it's bubbling it's rotted though

 

[richie00boy]

Thanks Pedro I will tell him to go to Jack Ellis and have a look.
Marlin - he is friendly with a smart repair guy round the corner, but he doesn't want to touch anything rust related.
It hasn't perforated and could be ground/abraded clean and maybe a tiny skim of filler. We have done work like this in the past and this really is minor, just dad's getting old now and it's cold, and I'm too far away.

 

[marlinspike]

Does sound like it's a bit too much hassle for him to sort at home then. It's hard helping out elderly parents when you're not on the doorstep. You don't want to take over their lives but you don't want them to be ripped off either. Let us know how you get on.