Car Body Repair

Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre Blackburn, established in 1859, is a leading car body repair centre in Blackburn, proudly serving customers across Lancashire and the North West. With over 160 years of experience, we have built a strong reputation as a trusted, manufacturer-approved repair specialist, known for both quality workmanship and excellent customer care.

Today, we combine traditional values with modern innovation. Our state-of-the-art facility is equipped with the latest repair technology, allowing us to handle everything from minor cosmetic damage to complex accident repairs. At the same time, our factory-trained technicians bring skill, precision, and attention to detail to every job. We also work closely with major insurance companies and accident management providers, making the entire process smooth and stress-free from start to finish.

In addition, we specialise in paintwork and car body repair for many leading vehicle manufacturers. By working closely with authorised dealer networks, we ensure every repair meets strict manufacturer standards. This means we always use approved repair methods, genuine parts, and high-quality materials to protect your vehicle’s safety and value.

We also invest in ongoing training and the latest repair techniques. As a result, we stay up to date with modern vehicle technology and continue to deliver reliable, high-quality results.

Whether your vehicle needs minor cosmetic work or more extensive accident repairs, you can rely on Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre Blackburn. Our focus is simple: to provide professional, efficient service and get you safely back on the road with complete confidence and peace of mind.

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Paintwork & Car Body Repair Process at Gillibrand Blackburn

We are an approved car body repair centre for Blackburn Audi, Rybrook Volvo Preston, Volkswagen Blackburn, Vantage Toyota Blackburn, Perry’s Seat, Simpson’s Skoda Colne and OMC Ford Accrington. Being an approved paint and body repair shop means that you can rest assured that our paintwork and body repair services will be carried out in conjunction with manufacturers’ specifications.

Vehicle estimated awaiting body repairs.
Damaged car after collision awaiting repair at Blackburn accident repair centre
Car Body Shop Paintwork & Preparation Services

If you require paintwork or car body repairs to your vehicle you can rely on Gillibrand Accident Repair Centre to repair and paint your vehicle to an outstanding level of workmanship and quality.

Manufacturer-approved car paint mixing and preparation in repair centre
Preparation

Using a proven formula with specific methods that have been approved by the manufacturer of your vehicle, our highly trained manufacturer approved technician will strip your car.

All parts removed are tagged for identification purposes and stored in a secure protected facility, items taken off will then be refitted to your vehicle when it
reaches the end of the repair process.

New quarter panel and door fitted to Audi specifications.
Preparation Panel Shop 1 Panel Shop

We keep aluminium panels and steel panels in separate areas to prevent cross contamination. This process prevents the body repair to your vehicle from being compromised.

New quarter panel and door fitted to Audi specifications.
High build primer applied to required areas before applications of surface primer.
Daytona Grey (LZ7Z) applied. This is a water-based product that dries ‘Matt’. The clear coat or lacquer application that follows gives the gloss finish.
Paint Shop

All our paints are manufacturer approved and we follow the methodology and paint repair process stringently in line with our approvals.

Learn about our Colour Matching Process

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Daytona Grey (LZ7Z) applied. This is a water-based product that dries ‘Matt’. The clear coat or lacquer application that follows gives the gloss finish.
Paint Shop
New door finished in clear coat/lacquer
Manufacturer-approved car paint mixing and preparation in repair centre. Photo 5
Quarter panel finished in clear coat/lacquer
Car Body Work
Quarter panel finished in clear coat/lacquer
Car built up, diagnostics checked, polished, cleaned and quality controlled ready for delivery.
Car built up, diagnostics checked, polished, cleaned and quality controlled ready for delivery.
If you want Manufacturer guaranteed Paint, Parts and work carried out to manufacturer methods you have found the right car body repairer.