The Repair of Vehicle Bodies

This reference book is intended for apprentices entering the trade and students studying for the City and Guilds of London Institute, National Vocational Qualifications (NVQ) and other courses; for the more mature tradesman who wishes to keep himself informed of new developments in the trade; for works foremen and managers; for owners of body repair establishments who need a comprehensive manual covering all aspects of body repair work; and for colleges and training centres engaged in the running of course and practical training in both vehicle body repair and vehicle painting for industry and individual companies. The textbook is also of relevance to the professional vehicle restorer, as well as the DIY enthusiast working on the restoration of vintage and classic cars.

Published in association with the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association, this book is the fully comprehensive manual and textbook for use in the trade and by the student body-repair worker and spray painter.


This third edition brings the book right up to date with current practice and includes over 300 new photographs. New chapters on health and safety and on body shop planning are of particular interest to the body shop owner and manger, or works foreman.