Walmley Repair & Care

Meet the team

Mr George Preston, who had spent many years in the refinish industry, formed the Company in 1969. This included a long period in the paint shop at British Leyland’s Castle Bromwich plant (now Jaguar Cars).

After a short spell working from home in his spare time, Walmley Body Builders Ltd was born at our old site on Eachelhurst Road, Walmley. From this site the company built up an enviable reputation as one of the leading accident repair shops in the West Midlands.

The client base built up to include many local businesses, Insurance companies and private clients.

After outgrowing the existing site Walmley Repair and Care moved to their current premises in Hubert Street, Aston in 1988.

George retired in 1989 handing over control of the business to his son and daughter.

Jeanette joined the company in 1980 after several years working for Barclays Bank and the NHS in salaries and wages. Jeanette is now Admin Director looking after the administrative and financial elements of the business.

Garry joined the Company in 1984 after serving a technical apprenticeship at British Leyland and 5 years in the refrigeration and air conditioning industry. Garry is now Managing Director and has very ‘hands on’ involvement with the workshop.

Colin Bourbage joined the Company in 2001 after serving an apprenticeship at Hangers of Birmingham (Ford Main Dealer) and several years in local Accident Repair Centres. Colin is now Manager and Estimator.

The rest of the Team have had a long history and background in the accident repair industry, and have been with the company for many years. They have all benefited from regular industry training to keep updated on current repair techniques.


Garry Preston - Managing Director Jeanette Bellis - Admin Director Colin Bourbage - Manager/Estimato  

Garry Preston
Managing Director

Jeanette Bellis
Admin Director

Colin Bourbage
Manager/Estimator

 

8 point care check

  • Reliable repair & care service

  • 24 Hour recovery service and emergency helpline

  • Friendly help and advice

  • Estimates carried out free of charge

  • Quality work at competitive prices

  • Courtesy cars available

  • 1 year warranty on all parts and 3 year warranty on all paintwork

  • Work carried out for all insurance companies