At Hillarys Coachworks in Tunbridge Wells, you benefit from the unparalleled combination of a fully equipped, modern bodyshop and one of the most experienced teams in the business. Established in 1810, our long-standing heritage speaks volumes about our commitment to excellence.
Our passionate and skilled technicians are truly delighted to take care of any paint and body repairs your vehicle may need, from minor blemishes to comprehensive restorations. We are proud members of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), a testament to our adherence to the highest industry standards. Beyond our technical expertise, we pride ourselves on delivering a first-class customer experience, ensuring transparency, clear communication, and complete satisfaction with every repair. When you choose Hillarys, you’re choosing centuries of expertise combined with cutting-edge techniques for your vehicle’s care.
At Hillarys Coachworks, our fully-equipped, modern bodyshop in Tunbridge Wells offers a wide range of car body and paint repair services. We provide expert care for a diverse selection of vehicles, from modern cars to cherished classics, ensuring precision and quality results with every repair.
At Hillarys Coachworks in Tunbridge Wells, we understand those frustrating small bumper scuffs and minor paint damage. We’re happy to take care of these imperfections, restoring your car to its damage-free best without judgment. It’s a common misconception that SMART Repairs (Small, Medium Area Repair Technology) are only done by mobile technicians or in small, limited facilities. This isn’t the case at Hillarys. We operate a fully equipped modern bodyshop designed to handle the full spectrum of repairs. Whether it’s a minor scuff, significant accident damage, or a complete vehicle restoration, our skilled team has the expertise and equipment to deliver exceptional results.
Being involved in an accident is incredibly stressful, but getting your vehicle expertly repaired shouldn’t add to it. At Hillarys Coachworks in Tunbridge Wells, we provide a high standard of accident repair with a friendly, professional service. We’re dedicated to making your repair process smooth and ensuring your car looks its absolute best again.
Got minor car park dents or dings? At Hillarys Coachworks in Tunbridge Wells, we often fix these imperfections using Paintless Dent Removal (PDR). If PDR is suitable for your vehicle, we’ll offer you this efficient and cost-effective solution, getting your car looking great without traditional paintwork.
Over the years we have completed many restorations on some fantastic classic motor cars.
We take pride in offering an exceptional customer experience, here are a few words from some of our many happy customers.
I had my Audi in with Richard and the team for some parking damage. I also decided to have a new front bumper, as it was damaged previously and repaired poorly.
The work carried out was to an extremely high standard, they were very courteous and also supplied a courtesy car for the duration.
Recommended without hesitation.
I was worried that my car would look like it had been painted as people I have used in the past have never done a very good job. I wish I had found Hillarys Coachworks sooner! What an amazing repair and you can’t see it at all! Thank you so much!
After an unfortunate accident ended up with big dent in front bonnet of my Mercedes. One company told me that they couldn’t get dent out and I needed a new bonnet at a ridiculous price. Went to see Richard and his team who did a fantastic job in repairing dent. It looked like a new bonnet but at over half the cost. Richard and his team are passionate about what they do and this shines through in the quality of workmanship. Highly recommend them.
The only bodyshop I trust with my cars. You are in very safe hands with Richard and his team.
Great workmanship repairing the bodywork.
Hillarys was one of the very few companies that had the expertise to work on my vehicle. My insurer struggled to find any of ‘their’ repairers to take on the work on what they called a classic car (1997 Nissan Skyline)
Richard and his skilled team took on the work and patiently waited for parts shipped direct from Japan. Once they had all the necessary items the work was complete in good time and to an amazing standard as they work on prestige/rare vehicles daily.
It is hard to find a company like this that has been run by the same owner (40 years) and that offers you a cup of tea religiously on arrival.
The 1.5hr drive to the companies HQ was worth the effort as the car has been returned to better than before the accident. Additional items were flagged and even dealt with during the job as good practice. Communication was very good and prompt with all prices being very clear. Brilliant work, brilliant ethos and management. A1.
Delighted to hear from my elderly father that the charming owners of Hillarys Coachworks fixed his wing mirror with a smile when he wasn’t sure how to get it fixed- I am sure you had much better things to do but he was so very grateful and impressed with your kindness and generosity not charging him-thank you.
My Jaguar was involved in an accident with a wall and based on a friend’s recommendation, I took it into Hillarys to see if they could help. They were brilliant. Very friendly and helpful and you would never know the car had been repaired. Very pleased my friend recommended Hillarys and I will now do the same.
Explore some common frequently asked questions we have encountered regarding our car paint and body repair services.
Yes, at Hillarys Coachworks, our fully equipped modern bodyshop handles a wide spectrum of car paint and body repair services. This ranges from minor scuffs and scratches and car park dents to significant accident damage and full vehicle restorations.
Paintless Dent Removal (PDR) is a highly efficient technique used to remove minor dents and dings without the need for traditional body fillers or repainting. If your vehicle’s damage is suitable for PDR, we’ll offer this cost-effective option to restore its appearance.
Absolutely. Our skilled technicians use advanced colour matching techniques and high-quality paints to ensure that any new paintwork seamlessly blends with your vehicle’s existing finish. Our goal is to make repairs invisible.
Yes, we have extensive experience and expertise in working with both modern cars and classic cars. Our team is passionate about restoring all vehicles, ensuring precision and quality results regardless of age or model.
You can call us on 01892 520500 or send an email to info@hillaryscoachworks.co.uk
There is also a contact us form on our website where you can provide images of any damage and we will call or email you.
If it is a small repair then it may be possible to complete it for you in one day. If this is possible then we will give you the option at the point of booking your appointment. For general reference; we will need to have your vehicle on site for more than one day in most cases.
Yes. Insurance companies prefer to send your car to one of the accident repair centres where they get a discounted rate, however it is your vehicle and it is your choice who completes the repairs. If you wish to use Hillarys Coachworks, it is your right to do so. We can discuss this with you in more detail, should you have any questions or concerns.
The duration of a repair varies significantly depending on the extent and type of damage. Minor SMART repairs (Small, Medium Area Repair Technology) for small scuffs or dents might be completed quickly, while extensive accident damage or full classic car restorations will naturally take longer. We’ll provide you with an estimated timeline during your initial assessment.
Yes, we are proud members of the National Body Repair Association (NBRA), which demonstrates our commitment to adhering to the highest industry standards for quality and service.
Hillarys Coachworks is based in Tunbridge Wells, providing expert car paint and body repair services to the local area and surrounding regions.
