UK Transport Awards 2026/ 10 Best Classic Car Repair & Restoration Services 2026 – North East England The art of restoring classic cars lies in the balance of having a healthy respect for the past and keeping a keen eye on the future, and this is a philosophy that has served Carrosserie well since it got its start 25 years ago. Born from humble beginnings, the principles of exceptional craftsmanship, an unwavering attention to detail, and a long-standing commitment to methodical working have been there since day one. Following its title in this programme, we take a closer look at the company named as offering the Best Classic Car Repair & Restoration Services 2026 – North East England. Founders Dick and Steve established Carrosserie in 2001, before spending the next 19 years building the company up around the principles touched on above. When they retired in 2020, the pair made it made it clear that they wanted their business to be passed on to somebody who would be able take this ethos and put it into practice every single day. That man was Neil Atkinson, who has a had a love of cars ever since he took apart the engine of a Ford Escort 1300 at just nine years old. With Neil, his background in racing/racing engineering, and his impressive car history – a Mk 1 Escort, Alfasud, Evo VIII MR, several Minis, and five Subaru Imprezas are just the tip of the iceberg – to boot, Carrosserie is today capable of striking the same balance discussed in the beginning across the company as it is with each individual car, this being a respect for the past and a focus on the future. This is exactly what Neil planned when he bought the business, and it has guided him as he has grown it over the last six years or so. Of course, Neil is not the only element behind the success of Carrosseries, which also benefits from the team of highly skilled craftsmen who date back to the days of Dick and Steve, right around the time they moved from their initial location to a larger premises in Barnard Castle, County Durham. It is thanks to this team that Carrosserie is today one of the biggest names in Britain for high-quality classic car repair, revival, and restoration, as seen through the dozens of five-star reviews it boasts across Google and Reviews.io. These glowing testimonials are a result of the comprehensive approach the team here take to their classic car restoration services, with all of these offerings being tailored around the painstakingly beautiful process of returning old cars to their former glory. These specialists cover every element of the restoration, from addressing rust issues and restoring the car’s bodywork through to overhauling all of the mechanical components, electricals, paintwork, interior trims, ash frames, and more. Besides this encompassing service, what sets Carrosserie apart is that it brings it to every car it has brought into its shop, not just the rarest and finest models. For example, the team have recently had a 1991 Range Rover Classic Vogue, a 2005 Jeep Wrangler, and a 1997 VW Transporter in the shop, and they have been treated with the same care and precision as some of the more ‘traditional’ classics they have worked on, including a 1962 Jaguar E-Type Roadster Series 1, a 1969 Ford Mustang, and a 1970 Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow. “Preserving the classics of the future means treating cars of the last two decades with equal care as the ones a half-century old.” The same principles of high quality and methodical work which have served Carrosserie well for more than two decades are thus today being provided to an ever-expanding range of vehicles, the purpose being to allow automotive engineering practices to survive well into the future for the next generation of enthusiasts to enjoy, ensuring the magic of restoration is not lost as cars become electric and more uniform in appearance. With no plans to slow down, the amazing work this expert team do will hopefully continue well into the future. Recognised as the Best Classic Car Repair & Restoration Services 2026 – North East England in our UK Transport Awards 2026, more on the full range of repair and restoration services Carrosserie delivers can be found below, as well as pictures from its latest projects, including a 1973 Jaguar E-Type V12 and the shell of a 1970s Austin Mini 1275 GT. Contact: Neil Atkinson Company: Carrosserie Web Address: https://www.carrosserie.co.uk/
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