About Us
40+ Years of Excellence in Car Body Repairs
For over 40 years, Auto Bodycraft has been providing high-quality car body repairs and restorations in Stokesley. Our passion for precision and craftsmanship has made us the go-to car body shop for drivers who want expert service they can trust. Whether it’s a minor repair, accident damage, or a full classic car restoration, we approach every job with the same level of dedication and attention to detail. So what’s our story?…
How did we get to where we are?
“At 15 years old I left school and quickly needed to find a job. My Dad had always worked on cars and he helped me get a foot in the door. Subsequently, Redcar Auto Refinishers offered me a position and I undertook a 4 year apprenticeship with them. On completion, it was clear that I had well and truly got the bug! By the time I reached 21, I’d started my own business and have been a business owner since.
We now have one full time and 2 part time member of staff who offer a second to none service. This is backed up with skill, experience and a passion for their work. We do general car body work repairs, cover all types off insurance work and take on full nuts and bolts car restoration projects.
Car restoration has been my specialism for over 40 years. My favourite type of work includes projects where, in the beginning, the car looks like it’s come straight from the scrapyard. We’ve worked on a few E-Type Jaguars that started that way. The car gets all new leather, a new engine and brand new wiring. It can take up to 2 years to fully complete this type of job. But the end result is fantastic. Literally taking a rusty derelict and transforming it into a shining example of an iconic sports car. At the same time, we work for every insurance company out there. It’s common to see us repairing daily scratches and dinks.”
– Alex Atkin