Chaplane

Chaplane Porsche Specialist, Approved Body Repairer for VAG, Fiat, Alfa, Honda, Mitsubishi, Hyundai, Subaru,

Obtaining approved status with manufacturers entails strict guidelines of repair. Each vehicle is repaired to manufacturer's standards and we use only genuine parts*. We are approved repairers for Alfa Romeo, Audi, Fiat, Honda, Hyundai, Mitsubishi, Saab, Seat, Skoda, Volkswagen and a Porsche Specialist Body Repairer. The overall benefit to the customer is that our repair methods are continually ch

ecked against the manufacturer's standards - ensuring that your vehicle is just as safe after repair as it was when it left the showroom. Established by Alan Chapman - Chaplane is a family run business that was established in 1968 and it continues to grow from strength to strength under the direction of his son Paul. About Our Company

As an independent and family run business we can deliver a personal touch to our customers often missed by a large group of bodyshops. Customer service and satisfaction are at the heart of everything we do. This we believe gives our customers complete confidence in the quality of Chaplane.

At Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, we are proud to be licensed and regulated under the RMI BS10125 accreditation for Ve...
04/09/2026

At Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, we are proud to be licensed and regulated under the RMI BS10125 accreditation for Vehicle Body Repair, making us a trusted choice in the Colchester area. 🚗

This prestigious accreditation is the gold standard in the automotive repair industry, ensuring that every aspect of the repair process from materials and equipment to technician expertise meets rigorous quality and safety criteria. ✔️

We continually aim to deliver an exceptional service to our customers and it's always great to see good feedback like th...
02/09/2026

We continually aim to deliver an exceptional service to our customers and it's always great to see good feedback like this. ⭐

If you have recently visited the bodyshop, or have ever used our services, we would really appreciate if you could leave a short Google review to help boost our rating. Please visit our Chaplane Accident Repair Centre Google review page... https://g.page/r/CcTBWMF2OisFEBM/review

They say good things come in threes… but apparently 5 star feedback is a bit like buses at Chaplane another one has just...
26/08/2026

They say good things come in threes… but apparently 5 star feedback is a bit like buses at Chaplane another one has just arrived! 😄

We’re delighted to share another fantastic 5 star customer review, received through the Mazda customer feedback portal following the repair of their vehicle.

After all the brilliant feedback and recognition, we’ve been sharing recently, it’s great to see the positive comments continuing to come in. 🙌

Here at Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, we are committed to delivering quality workmanship and expert levels of custome...
25/08/2026

Here at Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, we are committed to delivering quality workmanship and expert levels of customer service. This has helped us to be approved, authorised and the first choice for some of the UK's leading insurance and accident management companies. ✔️

So, if you’re ever unfortunate enough to be involved in a vehicle accident, you can trust that the insurance repair work carried out by our expert bodyshop technicians will be fully covered. 🤝

21/08/2026

Don’t let vehicle repairs disrupt your routine! 🚘 At Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, we provide courtesy vehicles to ensure you stay mobile while our skilled technicians work on your car.

From manuals to automatics, we’ve got you covered. Speak to our team today to learn more and book your vehicle in. *Subject to availability.

Understanding Insurance Estimates vs Proper Repair Costs 🚘It can be confusing when an insurance estimate doesn’t match w...
19/08/2026

Understanding Insurance Estimates vs Proper Repair Costs 🚘

It can be confusing when an insurance estimate doesn’t match what a repair centre says is needed. The key point is this: an estimate is often an early snapshot, while the full repair cost is based on what’s discovered once the vehicle is properly inspected and stripped back.

Click through to our latest website blog to find out more 👉 www.chaplane.co.uk/news/post/understanding-insurance-estimates-vs-proper-repair-costs-jul-2026

And to round off a fantastic few days of news for Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, are proud to share another great achi...
17/08/2026

And to round off a fantastic few days of news for Chaplane Accident Repair Centre, are proud to share another great achievement for our team! 🎉

Chaplane has received a Volkswagen Group Certificate of Excellence, achieving the Area 3 Bronze Award in the Quarter 2 2026 Balanced Scorecard. 🏆

As a Volkswagen Approved Paint and Body Repairer, this recognition reflects our performance across key areas including Performance, Compliance, Staff Development and Customer Satisfaction.

Following some fantastic customer feedback, it’s great to finish our run of good news with recognition that once again reflects the hard work, commitment and high standards of our entire team. 🙌

A massive thank you to everyone at Chaplane for the part you play in making achievements and feedback like this possible, and of course to our customers for their continued support and trust.

A great few days for Team Chaplane! 🙌

More fantastic feedback for the team at Chaplane Accident Repair Centre! ⭐ We’re delighted to share another 5 star custo...
14/08/2026

More fantastic feedback for the team at Chaplane Accident Repair Centre! ⭐ We’re delighted to share another 5 star customer experience, this time received through the Mazda customer feedback portal following the repair of their vehicle.

Receiving feedback like this is always greatly appreciated and reflects the hard work, care and attention to detail our team puts into every repair and every customer journey.

A huge thank you to our customer for their feedback and, once again, to the whole Chaplane team for continuing to deliver such high standards. 👏

And there’s still one more piece of great news to come… 👀

Address

45 Brunel Way
Colchester
CO49QX

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 8am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 8am - 5:30pm
Thursday 8am - 5:30pm
Friday 8am - 5:30pm

Telephone

+441206853322

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