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  • Jaguar collision with a tree

    Jaguar collision with a tree

    A comprehensive vehicle repair centre based in the heart of the Peak District. Auto-Fix Hope Valley can accommodate everything from a short-notice breakdown to a full restoration. Main-dealer equivalent garage & bodyshop. Modern diagnostics and repair methods. Old-school care and clear advice. Whatever you drive, you’re welcome here. Here’s a Jaguar we’ve had in for…

  • Mini Cooper S in for a new front end

    Mini Cooper S in for a new front end

    Following an accident, Admiral Insurance insisted on handling the repairs to this customer’s car. After three attempts, there was still a long list of issues and a misaligned front end. We took over the case, fitted a new front end and put everything right. The car was with us for just one day and left…

  • My car has been written off by insurance…

    My car has been written off by insurance…

    No, your car was written off by the repair centre because they have no interest in your personal circumstances and have targets to hit. At Auto-Fix Hope Valley, we haven’t built our foundations on looking after insurance companies to gain repeat work. We actively battle them to get a better outcome for the customer! All…

  • Massey Ferguson Delight

    Massey Ferguson Delight

    Here’s a Massey Ferguson tractor we’ve had the delight of restoring! We carry out restoration, repairs, and recoating on all kinds of vehicles and objects. So don’t be shy—if you’ve got something you want looking its best again, why not give us a call or send over some photos? We’d be more than happy to…

  • Morris Minor Front End Repairs Paid for by Insurance

    Morris Minor Front End Repairs Paid for by Insurance

    Imagine going for an ice cream in your Morris Minor, only to have someone run into it! 🙈 A new front end fitted, repairs paid for by insurance. We’re proudly the place that people who are passionate about their cars choose to use.

  • Soda Blasting Old Ford Thames

    Soda Blasting Old Ford Thames

    Soda Blasting… We often hear that “you can’t blast body panels without distortion” — rubbish! We have vast experience using a wide variety of abrasives on all vehicle-related materials — even aluminium. We can efficiently remove old paint and corrosion from vehicle parts and panels without causing distortion, then have them painted or coated in…

  • HVMB Rebrand

    HVMB Rebrand

    On 1st July 2025, Hope Valley Motor Bodies changed to Auto-Fix Hope Valley to reflect the full range of automotive repair services we offer. We’re now a one-stop shop for all your maintenance and repair needs. Rest assured, our garage and bodyshop quality and customer focus remain as reliable as ever.

  • Triumph Spitfire

    Triumph Spitfire

    We’re proud to showcase one of our bigger projects: a beautifully restored 1975 Triumph Spitfire, transformed through an intricate bare-metal bodywork restoration process. This extensive overhaul features a sleek Audi Daytona Grey finish, sealed with a durable ceramic clearcoat for unmatched protection and a premium shine.

  • BMW E36 M3 Evolution Restoration

    BMW E36 M3 Evolution Restoration

    We’ll let the photos do the talking this time! Another modern classic restored and rolling out of the workshop.