Business Details
45 Years
experience
Award-Winning Auto Repair & Classic Car Restoration in Horley
Established in 1981, Ian Taylor Body Repairs has built a reputation as an award-winning specialist in accident repairs, classic car restoration, and performance body styling. Our team combines decades of experience with a passion for precision, serving both private clients and insurance companies across Surrey and beyond. We pride ourselves on treating every vehicle, whether a modern daily driver or a rare classic, with the same respect and attention to detail. Our commitment to quality is reflected in our use of advanced techniques and materials, ensuring every repair meets the highest standards. As a family-run business, we prioritise transparency, offering honest advice and competitive pricing without compromising on craftsmanship. From minor scuffs to full restorations, our goal is to restore your vehicle to its original condition while delivering exceptional customer service.Our expertise extends to unique projects, including vintage vending machines and light aircraft, demonstrating our versatility and dedication to challenging work. With a focus on integrity and reliability, we have earned the trust of clients nationwide, evidenced by numerous five-star reviews and repeat business. Our facility in Horley, Surrey, is equipped to handle all aspects of bodywork and paint, supported by a team dedicated to continuous improvement. By maintaining strong relationships with insurers and industry partners, we streamline the repair process for our clients, ensuring efficiency without sacrificing quality. This combination of skill, experience, and customer-centric values positions us as a leader in the automotive repair and restoration sector.
Services
Accident Repairs
Classic Car Restoration
Vehicle Resprays
Performance Body Styling
Unusual Item Restoration
Details
- Year established: 1981
Highlights and features
- We have over 40 years of experience in automotive bodywork and paint restoration.
- Our team holds multiple awards for excellence in classic car restoration.
- We offer transparent pricing with no hidden fees for all repair services.
- Our facility is approved by major insurance providers for accident repairs.
- We provide free, no-obligation quotations for all restoration and repair projects.
What people say
Perfect colour match
Highly impressed
Excellent service
Outstanding restoration
True professionals
Services
Accident Repairs
Our insurance-approved accident repair service restores vehicles to pre-accident condition using precision techniques and manufacturer-grade materials. We handle claims directly with insurers, ensuring seamless repairs for minor dents to major structural damage. Clients benefit from guaranteed colour matching and lifetime warranties on all workmanship.
Classic Car Restoration
Specialist restoration of pre-1980 vehicles including rust removal, panel replacement, and authentic paint finishes. We preserve original features while incorporating modern durability enhancements, with documented progress for client transparency. Our team has restored award-winning classics to concours-standard condition.
Vehicle Resprays
Full and partial resprays using high-quality automotive paints with computer-matched colour accuracy. Services include scratch removal, stone chip repair, and custom colour transformations. We employ climate-controlled spray booths to ensure flawless finishes that meet manufacturer specifications.
Performance Body Styling
Aerodynamic and aesthetic upgrades including body kits, spoilers, and functional scoops. We install performance-oriented modifications that enhance vehicle dynamics while maintaining structural integrity. All installations comply with UK road safety regulations.
Unusual Item Restoration
Restoration of non-automotive items including vintage vending machines, pedal cars, and aircraft components. Our team adapts automotive repair techniques to unique materials and structures, delivering professional finishes for collectors and enthusiasts.
People
Ian Taylor
Owner & Lead Technician
With over 40 years in automotive bodywork, Ian established the business in 1981. His expertise spans classic car restoration to modern accident repairs, earning multiple industry awards. He personally oversees complex projects, ensuring adherence to exacting standards.
Questions
Do you handle insurance claims for accident repairs?
Yes, we're approved by major insurers and manage claims directly, including pre-authorisation and paperwork.
Can you restore modern cars with complex paint finishes?
Our computerised paint matching system handles metallic, pearlescent, and multi-stage finishes with 100% accuracy.
What areas do you cover for vehicle collection/delivery?
We offer local pickup/drop-off in Surrey and can arrange nationwide transport for specialist projects.
Do you restore non-automotive items?
Yes, we've successfully restored vintage vending machines, pedal cars, and even aircraft components.
How long does a full classic car restoration take?
Typical projects take 8-12 weeks depending on complexity, with regular progress updates provided.
Can you match original paint on classic vehicles?
Our specialists use archival research and paint analysis to achieve exact colour matches for vintage cars.
Reviews (6)
Mark Cummings
Dec 08, 2021
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Excellent workmanship and a fair price. Friendly staff and ready when they said it would be. Thanks guys.
Martin Painter
May 13, 2021
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Great service as ever, they always have time to listed to your needs, highly recommended family business.
Bill Jenkins Fcgi
Dec 20, 2020
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Absolutely brilliant! My wifes car had collected a few scrapes, dinks and a broken mirror over the last year or so and its a beautiful car so it deserved a refresh. From the outset, Ian was polite, interested and reassuring. I had no reservations about the standard of work I could expect after that initial meeting. I collected the car three days later and it now looks brand new again. Heres one simple but thought provoking fact that demonstrates their professionalism. The broken mirror was a real challenge (the car is a Lexus CT200h) and every time Ive searched for the replacement
Stuart Skilton
Dec 16, 2020
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Positive:Professionalism,Punctuality,Quality,Value
Absolutely brilliant, perfect match of paint on my 16 year old jag. Really professional job. Worth every penny.
Service:Body & Trim
Absolutely brilliant, perfect match of paint on my 16 year old jag. Really professional job. Worth every penny.
Service:Body & Trim
Derek Stopher
Aug 02, 2020
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Simply the best I've ever used,workmanship is just superd they actually do exactly what you ask of them with no fuss thanks to Ian and his team.
Nick Green
Sep 24, 2019
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Awful customer service. Phoned up for a quote got some miserable bloke on the phone and turns out they dont do everything they even though was quite a simple job, obviously couldnt be bothered to do it but Atleast be polite about it. Glad you didnt give me a quote and glad I didnt waste my time with this company