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ChipsAway is the market leading Car Paintwork Repair Business. The proven business model allows you to be your own boss, have a guaranteed minimum of £80,000 worth of customer leads in your first year* and create your own schedule.
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  • BFA Membership StatusFull
  • UK Years Established25 years
  • Current UK Coverage50%
  • Franchisee Support Staff25
  • Personal Investment Req.£20,000
  • Total Startup Cost£29,995
  • Territory-based business locationYes
  • Business to consumer servicesYes
  • Franchisee employs staffYes
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Exciting relocation to a brand-new Car Care Centre

21st January 2025

Exciting relocation to a brand-new Car Care Centre

ChipsAway South Essex is excited to announce the relocation to a brand-new, 5,000 sq. ft state-of-the-art Car Care Centre. This move marks a significant upgrade in their facilities, allowing the business to offer even more advanced vehicle repair services to customers across the region.

The new unit, located at Unit 3 & 4 Buckingham Square, Hurricane Way, Wickford, Essex SS11 8YQ, boasts cutting-edge technology, including commercial-sized spray booths, designed to accommodate vehicles of all sizes.

These advanced down draft spray booths will allow for even more efficient, high-quality paintwork and body repairs, ensuring that customers continue to receive the flawless finish ChipsAway is known for.

Car Bodywork Repair Franchise | ChipsAway Franchise

"We're thrilled to be moving to our new, larger facility," said Richard Arthurton and Dave Donovan, the owners of ChipsAway South Essex. "This new car bodywork shop unit not only expands our capabilities, but also allows us to serve our customers faster and better than ever before. Our investment in this new space shows our ongoing commitment to providing top-notch repairs, no matter the size or complexity of the job, as well as our dedication to innovation and growth while maintaining the trusted, local, and personal service our customers rely on."

They continued: “We are also fully equipped to carry out insurance repairs. Typically, customers choose us due to our reputation in the local area and the quality of our work.”

Car Bodywork Repair Franchise | ChipsAway Franchise

Commenting on the exciting phase of growth, ChipsAway Franchise Support Manager, Annabel Hall said: “It’s fantastic to see the expansion of ChipsAway Basildon – we couldn’t be happier for them! Now in their 7th year with us, they’ve always been really proactive members of the network, and this relocation into state-of-the-art premises, just goes to show what is possible with hard work, determination and a great brand behind you.”

With the addition of the new commercial-sized spray booths, the team will be able to handle larger and more complex repairs, continuing to deliver the high standards that ChipsAway customers expect.

The new facility will also offer a more streamlined customer experience, with ample parking and a comfortable waiting area, ensuring that all aspects of a customer's visit are as convenient as possible.

Find out how you can run your own car bodyshop franchise with ChipsAway. Click below now!

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4th December 2024

ChipsAway Celebrates 20 Years of Partnership with one of their Longest-Standing Franchisees

ChipsAway Celebrates 75,000 Reviews on TrustpilotChipsAway Celebrates 75,000 Reviews on Trustpilot

15th October 2024

ChipsAway is the UK's leading minor automotive paintwork repair franchise providing you with a great van-based opportunity.

ChipsAway Makes Radio Debut on TalkSPORT: Promoting Their Services to Millions of Listeners NationwideChipsAway Makes Radio Debut on TalkSPORT: Promoting Their Services to Millions of Listeners Nationwide

26th March 2024

ChipsAway's new marketing activity marks a significant milestone, expanding their reach to millions of listeners across the nation

What Our Franchisees Say

I could see the flexibility of ChipsAway’s business model would work for me. Working for myself as a franchisee is a world away from my life before.Neil Dobson, franchisee since 2013


I’m absolutely thrilled with the way my business is going. I wanted something flexible, that was not massively expensive and which had the potential for growth. ChipsAway fit the bill and has proved to be everything I’d hoped for. ‘It does what it says on the tin’, and if you follow the business model you can’t go wrong!Andy Cornell, franchisee since 2011


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Expert Knowledge - ChipsAway’s proven business model is tried and tested. Working with ChipsAway gives you easy access to a wealth of advice and support.

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