Car body repairs and paintwork in Southam
Southam Bodies is Greg Howell’s paint and body shop in Southam, Warwickshire. We repair accident damage, paint and respray cars, correct tired paintwork, build custom bodywork and restore classics.
Everything that rolls out of the workshop gets the same aim: the highest quality finish, without compromise. Quotes are free and come with no obligation.
What we do
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Accident and insurance repairs
We repair accident damage and work with insurance companies regularly, so we can deal with the repair and any third parties quickly.

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Paintwork and full resprays
From small paint repairs to full resprays in our own spray booth, with colours matched to your car’s paint code or mixed to order.

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Detailing and paint correction
We bring tired paintwork back to life, taking out swirls, scratches and blemishes where they can be removed, and dents first if needed.

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Custom bodywork and fabrication
Metalworking, welding, reshaping, plastic bonding and plastic welding, to build the car you have in mind.

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Restoration
From simple repairs to full restorations, with the chassis always inspected and repaired where needed.

What customers say
Brilliant painstaking repair on my car. Greg really investigated and fixed a problem that was nagging away and causing problems. He and his team did a First Class job at a very reasonable cost and kept me informed every step of the way. Thanks so much!
Carmel D., Facebook recommendation
Excellent service! Went there to get a quote for a stuck front door, he offered to have a go at it on the spot. 10 minutes later the door was fixed! Absolutely 100% satisfied with the job and the quality. Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you
Ben V., Google review
Southam Bodies are awesome! Two garages were unable to sort my car bonnet problem (including the actual car manufacturer) and Southam Bodies fixed it in less than 5 minutes! Thanks so much
Ruth L., Facebook recommendation
Greg & his excellent team recently completed a respray on my 911 Turbo.
Fantastic attention to detail and outstanding quality of work. Really helpful throughout fixing little bits and sending photo updates. Turnaround time was awesome too.
Kieran S., Google review
At the workshop
A few of the cars that have been through the workshop lately. Greg posts more on Instagram.

About Greg
Greg Howell specialises in high quality paintwork and custom refinishing, and has produced some of the top show cars in the country. His ethos has always been the same: produce the highest quality finish without compromise.
From mild to wild, accident repair and paintwork to full bespoke restoration, Greg has the skill and experience to look after your car. You can see his attention to detail in his own Porsche 964, nicknamed the “OCD 964”.
Questions people ask
How much does a quote cost?
Nothing. Quotes are free and come with no obligation. They’re by appointment, so please phone or email the workshop to book one.
Can you deal with my insurance company?
Yes. We work with insurance companies regularly, so we can deal with the repair and any third parties quickly, and get you and your car back on the road.
Can I have a courtesy car while mine is with you?
We can lend customers a courtesy car, subject to availability. Ask when you book.
Can you match my car’s paint colour?
Yes, for most requirements. We match colours to paint codes and can mix bespoke blends.
Where is the workshop?
Bourne End, Southam CV47 0NA, on Kineton Road Industrial Estate in Southam, Warwickshire. It’s about 5 miles from junction 12 of the M40.
Book a free quote
Quotes are free and come with no obligation. They’re by appointment, so please phone or email the workshop first.
- Phone
- 01926 813676
- Workshop
- Southam Bodies
Bourne End, Southam CV47 0NA
On Kineton Road Industrial Estate, about 5 miles from junction 12 of the M40.
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Send Greg an enquiry
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