Brad's Smash Repairs

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Four months ago I started a project with a difference. Having been away from motorsport involvement for almost 10 years, (since returning from Australia), I had a meeting with local businessman and 3x new Zealand Superstock champion Craig Boote, to discuss building a bonnet for his new car for the 2011-2012 season. Since then the [...]

We have recently employed a vehicle groomer to add to our repair service. Dayne comes to us with more than 14 years in the Rental vehicle industry cleaning and grooming rental cars with Avis and Budget Rentals, so now when you have Brads repair your vehicle you get the benefit of a free professional groom [...]

Our new PPG Envirobase paint system attracts a “Lifetime Warranty”, so now with the full compliment of the latest repair equipment and training at Brads Smash Repairs, we can extend that warranty across the complete accident repair.

Statistics show a reduction in the road toll; why do you think this is? People are driving less because of petrol prices? Stricter policing of speeding and dangerous driving? NZers are finally getting the road safety message?

Today we have confirmed an order for the latest technology in 3D electronic vehicle measuring equipment. This is a 1st for this level of technology in the Nelson region and in fact in NZ. While we allready have the Satellite 3D measuring system which we will still use, we also now will be able to [...]

The 10th of January 2011 marks the first day that any paint and panel shop in Nelson will be using the latest PPG water bourne automotive paint system, “Exclusively”, again proving our commitment to providing the highest standard of quality in collision repair, available in our region. We have been testing and trialing this new [...]

I am constantly looking to evolve our company and integrate the latest customer service and vehicle repair equipment and technique’s. Recently Brads Smash Repairs has been audited and approved by the MTA, as the 1st, (and only), Collision repairer in the Nelson District, as an MTA Approved Structural Repair facility. As a member of the [...]

Over the recent years, we have worked alongside many Insurers, Brokers and assessing companies in undertaking accident repairs for our ever increasing client base. More recently, most insurance companies and repairers have formed “preferred repairer contracts”. For you, (should you have an accident and need to make a claim), if you are insured with these [...]

The first pic’s of the engine bay on the first VK Group C car complete with our own design Carbon Fibre cold air tray.