on the tues 21st of feb episode of wrecks to riches where they do up the 17 year old lad's car, does anyone know the name of the company vicky goes to to look at the alloy wheels??

missed the start of the program sorry.
but i have to say its the most un real program i think i've seen so far!! I own a bodyshop and if i did all that work for £400 i would be bankrupt! i think they should get more of their facts right on this program!!

From the logos visible it appeard to be CMS, or Cleave Motor Salvage? Hope that points you in the right direction

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Originally posted by andywalker:
on the tues 21st of feb episode of wrecks to riches where they do up the 17 year old lad's car, does anyone know the name of the company vicky goes to to look at the alloy wheels??

I watched the program with great interest but like you was a little disapointed with some of the statements. As we all know there are companies out there who will slap a panel on for that sort of figure. We have customers who spend similar figures in the trade, but as we all know it comes down to the quality of the job. As an advertising ploy it must have worked well for the body shop in question....possibly far better for them than for any of the other companies featured on there supplying goods or services!!

Its about time those that repair got wise, unless we all adapt and start taking on little jobs like these the small independant body shop will no longer exist. Insurance compaines are no longer gravy train, more private buyers are chosing to repair damaged cars them selves cutting out the middle man. The now open European borders will soon push many small body shops out....we have customer placing cars in some of the best Eastern Europe body shops with top on hourly rates of under £5 per hour.

Summing up, yes the program was floored in some areas. Lets hope they focus on something of much higher value, something that will show just what sorts of returns can be made...the big killings of £10k to £20k per vehicle. Repair time and pain costs the same on a Peugeot 106 as it does on a new Merceds AMG SL55... I know what I would be doing!

As a post script: It a shame that they didnt adress the running costs and depreciation of a properly repaired damaged vehicle. From our experiance we see people getting anything up to two years free motoring out of cars they repair

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Originally posted by bobbuluga3:
missed the start of the program sorry.
but i have to say its the most un real program i think i've seen so far!! I own a bodyshop and if i did all that work for £400 i would be bankrupt! i think they should get more of their facts right on this program!!

I have been a garage proprietor for over 35 years and enjoy the Wrecks to Riches program immensely, in particlar the professionalism of the technicians. Unfortunately the show loses all credibility because of the nonsensical labour charges. Any company charging such hourly rates would be on a sure road to bankruptcy. If a true labour rate was introduced the overall costs of the projects would equal,if not exceed the showroom prices.

you might also want to check out barry whites web site Barry Whites Speed Shop We have some WoodWard Fab machines shown in their shop.

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I just saw your show concerning the 71 LE MANS. I think it's good that your showing intrest in restoring cars,however I think the crap you pulled on this show is what is poisoning this industry.When the car went over the auction block,it was advertised as a GTO.Over here in PA.,we call that OUTRIGHT FRAUD.Yes the car was nice,but the DOT should force you to issue an R title for your dishonesty,If this is the best you can do,stop doing it,go back to finding the human missing link.