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$50 off your insurance excess!!

Marney — Mon, 14 Jun 2010 00:26:44 +0000

To say THANK YOU for choosing to use Brads for your insurance repair we are offering $50.00 off your insurance excess!!
How does it work? Simply tell your insurance company that you are using Brads Smash Repairs and bring your car down to us for the repairs… it’s that easy!!

Take care, we look forward to seeing you soon!!

Glasurit Water bourne paint a first in Nelson.

Brad — Sat, 12 Jun 2010 08:46:21 +0000

We will use Water bourne colour at Brads this Monday 14th for the first time.
We have been using water based primers since 2006 however earlier this year we decided to make the complete switch to a water based paint system for the future.
This Monday will be the first day for us using the Glasurit water bourne basecoat (90 line) poduct and in fact a first for the Top of the South Region.
Many motor vehicle manufacturers switched to this type of paint coating in the late 1990’s but it has been slow to be picked up in the repair industry.
With the new carbon emissions scheme soon to come into play, it will be a very important progression for Brads.
For customers, it will be even more significant, as our colour matching, paint finish and quality will be equal to the factory finish. Of course, every paint job completed by Brads carries a minimum 3 year Warranty.
Brads is again setting a benchmark for panel and paint repairs in Nelson.
Dont let your insurance company dictate where your car ends up, nominate us for your motor vehicle accident repairs and be confident of getting the highest quality repairs possible in the Nelson region.

The VK Group C engine bay

Brad — Sun, 30 May 2010 10:14:19 +0000

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.

VK SS Group C completed

Marney — Tue, 20 Apr 2010 07:10:08 +0000

The Group C road car is completed.

MTA Approved. Structural Repair Centre’

Marney — Sat, 23 Jan 2010 21:07:18 +0000

Brads continues to set the “Benchmark for Quality and Service” with this year also being accepted by the MTA as an Approved Sructural Repairer.
We achieved this accreditation late in 2009 and look forward to being part of this great organisation during 2010.

SS Group C build picture’s

Marney — Sat, 09 Jan 2010 20:01:09 +0000

Xmas/New Years

Marney — Wed, 02 Dec 2009 09:39:44 +0000

We have had a great year for 2009. Our staff have done a hell of a job this year so they are taking the Xmas/New Years Holiday season off to relax with their families etc from Dec 24th to Jan 5th. However we will still be open (other than the Statutory holidays) with a small crew including myself, to take care of your vehicle repair enquiry’s.
We will be able to keep your car going over the holiday season with temporary repairs and our courtesy cars are always available too of course (free of charge for insured customers) should you require.
Have a safe and enjoyable holiday season.
Best wishes from Brad Marney and staff.

VK Commodore SS Group C

Marney — Sat, 24 Oct 2009 19:54:52 +0000

Some long hours have gone in over the last month or so and the body is completely painted inside and out now.
The entire boot interior and rear 1/4 panels have been lined out with noise matt, as has the rear seat bulkhead and parcel shelf. This product is often overlooked in builds but offers a significant reduction in exhaust and road noise transfer, into the passenger area.
This week will see the bumpers, spoiler and arch flares rubbed and painted and the black applied to the door frames and around the tail lamps.
Assembly is well under way, with the old factory central locking system removed in readiness for new alarm and remote central locking system.
Windows will be sent for tinting this week and outer door handles will be sandblasted to ensure a good key before being painted.
The 5 speed gearbox will be installed onto the engine, brakes will be bled up and radiator checked and fitted.
I will start posting pictures regularly now as there is progress to see.

Skiwi Rentals in Nelson

Marney — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 06:25:10 +0000

Skiwi Rentals is a Jet ski, Wave runner, Boat and Quad Bike hire company in Las Vegas, owned and operated by a couple of ex Nelson guys.
Todd and Craig are looking to spend some time back here in Nelson over Summer and they will be operating their Wave runner hire company here from December to February, with a fleet of modern 4 stroke Yamaha ski’s.
We are always keen to support local people and we are hiring ski’s off these boys over the Christmas/Holiday season to enjoy with our staff.
If you are interested in hiring a 2-3 seater ski this summer, keep and eye on our website (for a link to be added shortly), for bookings or contact us directly.
If you are going to be staying at one of the local camping grounds here in Nelson, they will deliver ski’s on a 1, 2, or 4 ski trailer to your site for you and pick it up at the end of your hire.
Get together with your mates and book in early to ensure you dont miss out on a whole heap of on the water fun and remember their catch phrase, “Ride it like a Rental”.

Skiwi Rentals have contracted Brads Smash Repairs for repairs and servicing during their operating season and we look forward to supporting this exciting new company.

Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000

Marney — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 20:09:21 +0000

Next weekend is the Supercheap Auto Bathurst 1000, great race and although I wont be glued to the TV, it will be the dominant feature of the weekend for us.
I am picking the pairing of Greg Murphy and Mark Scaife and hey, while they might not have the fastest car this year, they would have to be the driver team with the most success on the mountain for this year.
Keen to hear your pick’s?
Cheers.