Welcome to Barkston Refinishing
A Family business established in 1983.
All productive staff have been apprentice traiined and qualified to city & guilds / NVQ3.
All work carried out by Barkston Refinishing carries a full two year warranty against any defect (extended to cover manufacturers guarantee - details on request).
What do we do? Barkston Refinishing is a traditional bodyshop. That means that we are able to repair anything that is part of or attached to the vehicle body. This includes doors, door mirrors, locks, seats and interior trim, windscreens, window glass, and sunroofs. What we do not do is mechanical servicing, tuning or breakdown repairs. It is worth remembering that our current labour charge out rate is just £30.00 + v.a.t. - far cheaper than most mechanical workshops and franchised dealer service departments.
DAVID has been working on cars since the age of 11 when he first got behind the steering wheel of a 1956 Morris Isis and learned to drive around the yard at the family home. Apprenticed in 1971 for five years and still learning 37 years later , proud to have worked with some real tradesmen. During that time the job has seen many changes mostly good, but sadly some things not so. Every day brings a new challenge, sometimes frustration, but always satisfaction and pride.
ANDY has shadowed his brother Dave since he left school with a few variations of employers but shares the same love of the job. He joined Barkston Refinishing in May 1983 and celebrates 25 years with the company this year.
PAUL son of David was born to spray. Loves to paint something different and wants to hear from you! Normally nobody sees the efforts of his labour as his job is to repair the car so that no one can tell its been done. Give him something different to do and make him happy!
ROSEMARIE married David in 1977 and still loves him. – what a woman!
Rosemarie mans the office on a Friday and generally looks after the money. She is a pussycat most of the time but is feared in accounts departments and by debtors who dare to exceed our credit terms without telling her!
