“I found the company exemplary is both the work they did (my bumper needed refixing after a little accident with a low wall) and in their communication. Ben was most helpful as was the gentleman who picked up the car. The cost for the repair was very reasonable. I would certainly recommend Pace Automotive Repairs.”
Public evidence profile
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd
Companies House
Active incorporated business
Trust Score
50out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 31 reviews
- Reviewed 10 months ago
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume31
Independent sources2 independent public sources
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say32.4 of 60
Independent checks8.1 of 30
Track record10 of 10
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- Licences and credentials0 of 10.3
- Ways to reach them2.9 of 3.4
- Reviewed on more than one site0 of 5.1
- Registered company details5.1 of 5.1
- Photos of their work0 of 4.3
- Industry recognition0 of 1.7
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1 checkWhat we can verify about PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd
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ActiveActive incorporated business
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd is linked to a Companies House entry. This shows the business registration, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
Legal namePaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd
Company number10060861
Incorporated
Official checkOn the public register
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
How Checkatrade customers rate them (out of 5)
Reliability5.0
Communication5.0
Quality of work5.0
Where these reviews are published
- Checkatrade31 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“A great shop that really helped me out. Able to quote me a good price for the work needed. Can't be any happier. Service was spectacular and Ben was a great lad. Definitely recommend it and will be back when needed.”
“Incredible service and very friendly staff. Ben was extremely helpful and I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else to go for body work.”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd, including the highlights above. The 31 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
I found the company exemplary is both the work they did (my bumper needed refixing after a little accident with a low wall) and in their communication. Ben was most helpful as was the gentleman who picked up the car. The cost for the repair was very reasonable. I would certainly recommend Pace Automotive Repairs.
A great shop that really helped me out. Able to quote me a good price for the work needed. Can't be any happier. Service was spectacular and Ben was a great lad. Definitely recommend it and will be back when needed.
Incredible service and very friendly staff. Ben was extremely helpful and I wouldn’t recommend anywhere else to go for body work.
Local context
Rated 5.0, in line with the local average for builders in Colchester
Across 105 builders in Colchester, the typical rating is 4.9 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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About
Garage / vehicle services in Colchester, Essex.
Services they list
Accident RepairAlloy Wheel RefurbishmentAlloy Wheels RepairsClassic Car RestorationDent RepairDiagnostic TestingPowder CoatingScratch RepairSmart RepairsVehicle / Car Body RepairVehicle / Car ValetingVehicle Paint Spraying
Listed on public sources or the business's own website; check directly that they cover your job before you book.
Areas served
ColchesterEssex
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Independent checks
About this business
How long they've really been tradingIndependent sources agree they've been operating since at least 2016. That's 10 years, confirmed across 2 separate sources.
Company registered2016First public review2023
Your own checks
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Common questions about PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd
Is PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd a legitimate business?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd has 31 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. It is a registered business on Companies House, listed as active, and the public register shows no adverse status (no dissolution, insolvency or strike-off) against it. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd has 31 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How is PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd rated on reliability and quality?
On Checkatrade, customers rate PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd by category: Reliability 5.0 out of 5, Communication 5.0 out of 5, Quality of work 5.0 out of 5. These are per-category scores from real published reviews. They show where PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd is strongest, not just the overall average.
How do I know PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd's reviews are genuine?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd's 31 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Is PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd a registered business?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd is a registered business on Companies House (company number 10060861), incorporated 14 Mar 2016, listed as active. This confirms the legal registration of the business, not evidence of workmanship or service quality.
What does PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd specialise in?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd lists specialist services including Accident Repair, Alloy Wheel Refurbishment, Alloy Wheels Repairs, Classic Car Restoration, Dent Repair, Diagnostic Testing. If your job is one of these, look for it in their listed services or ask them to confirm for your project.
How long has PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd been trading?
PaceAutomotive Body Repairs Ltd has been reviewed on public sources since 2023.
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