Our Associates

Reg Barton Cars is proud to be associated with, and use the services of, local suppliers.  There’s a bit of a theme to the references below – they are all long-standing industry specialists with excellent reputations in the local trade.  That’s why I use them – they are reliable and do a top job at a fair price.  I’d rather pay a bit more and have the job done properly, than save a few quid but end up with something unsatisfactory.

MKG Mechanical Services,
Nupend Farm, Nupend,
Stonehouse GL10 3SU, Glos. (Tel:- 01453 821620).

MKG Mechanical Repairs have been operating in Stroud for many years providing high quality vehicle maintenance, repair and restoration services.  The proprietor – Martin Gledstone – is a keen enthusiast on all types of modern and classic cars and motorbikes.  Garage facilities include full Air Conditioning refill and repair equipment, full lifts and workshop facilities.

VMOT
Unit 6 Springfield Business Park,
Brunel Way, Stonehouse
Gloucestershire GL10 3SX (Tel:- 07969 244329).

VMOT have been providing us with car bodywork repair services for many years.  They work with both dealers and private individuals, with great attention to detail.  The owner – Simon Timbrell – has many years of experience in this specialist field, and can cope with minor scratches and scuffs up to major bodywork repairs from their dedicated repair unit

Dinwoodie Motors
Elysian Hall, Chestnut Lane,
Stroud, Gloucestershire GL5 3EH  (Tel:- 01453 756398)

Simon Malkinson has been my “MoT tester of choice” for many many years now.  He knows the regulations inside out and backwards, and is a fount of knowledge and helpful advice.  He is highly respected in the trade in the area – not because he is lenient in any way, but quite the reverse… he has a reputation for being thorough and consistent.  He is scrupulous in his work, and completely transparent.  He won’t “invent” failure items, but if it needs to be mentioned or brought to attention, he will ensure that it is.  That’s exactly what you want from an MoT test professional.

Panel Perfect PDR
28 Knightsbridge Business Centre,
Cheltenham, Gloucestershire GL51 9TA (Tel:- 07787 194511)

Mark at Panel Perfect PDR is an expert among experts.  Paintless Dent Removal is a highly specialised job, requiring knowledge of how vehicle panels are formed and strengthened, and where things like internal strengthening beams are placed.  Through the precise application of pressure, using extension bars and crevice tools, Mark manages to remove light dents and marks in panels, without the need for expensive and time consuming repainting.  Mark works with dealer groups including Rolls Royce, Bentley and Aston Martin – as he is well known in the area for being the best in this specialised field.