Shires is a family run business specialising in accident repairs for all makes and models of vehicle. The Gloucester accident repair business was established in in 1997, and to meet an identified demand by Insurers accident repair operations began in Leamington Spa, Warwickshire in 2003.
Shires use trained technicians with the correct equipment to provide a quality, professional repair service to the modern motor vehicle. Incorrect repair methods could jeopardise the integrity of the vehicle's bodyshell, and inbuilt safety mechanisms, and even cause injury to the occupants in cases of serious, secondary accidents.
Welding needs are fully met with Aluminium, Mig ,Tig and Boron welding equipment. Boron is used 
in the manufacture of the modern car most notably but not exclusively Vauxhall. (Boron steels's strength and toughness varies according to manufacturers manufacturing methods and demands).
The Leamington bodyshop premises have a Global jig with a Car-O-Liner jig being used at the Gloucester repair centre when needed to ensure that the chassis of a vehicle is correctly aligned following say a road traffic collision.
The Gloucester facility has the capacity for commercial vehicle repair comprising:
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15 metre x 5m commercial paint oven
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Aluminium welder
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Mig welder
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Plasma cutter
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22 ton vehicle lift
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Car-O-Liner light commercial jig + laser attachment
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4X Commercial fitting towers
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Commercial paint mixing scheme
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Commercial floor pulling system
At Shires Leamington Spa body repair centre there are twenty eight working bays.
Reception facilities are provided at the companies premises, with modern workshop facilities including paint ovens, four post and two post ramps, computerised four wheel alignment equipment. The Leamington premises are located on the old Soans site alongside Malen, the largest breakdown and recovery service in South Warwickshire.
Up to twenty five courtesy cars are available and a collection delivery service is provided for customers.
Shires Accident Repair Centres are supplied by The Morelli Group, the largest UK vendor of Spies Hecker, Glasurit, Du Pont, PPG, Masons and De Beer paint brands.
Panel beaters, paint sprayers, mechnicial technicians are employed as are apprentices which demonstrates the companies commitment to providing skilled tradesmen for the future.
Shires Accident Repair Centres are approved repairers for (amongst others) The RBS Group which includes such well known names as Direct Line, Nat West, Churchill and Tesco Insurance.
