Cooper Barnes Ltd

07/10/2026

We are known primarily as a bodyshop.
But did you know we are also a full mechanical garage as well.

If your main dealer servicing costs require a second mortgage, or you'd appreciate the benefit of a free collection / delivery service, maybe it's time to use your friendly, local garage with the 5 star service, not the 5 star cost.

06/10/2026

This morning I was presented with one of these by Franky Davies - Polaine

But what does it signify?

I am a member of BNi, a global networking organization, who's primary focus is to generate referrals for it's members.

My chapter is Granta in Cambridge, we meet weekly and generate tens of thousands of pounds worth of referrals for the members in our group each month.

I have just renewed for my 5th year of membership, and I am recognised by receiving a one diamond pin.

But why have I renewed each year? The answer is very simple, I have generated over £100k of business for my fellow members, I have also received over £100k of business from the members over this period. I have a network of trusted professionals that I can call on, all of whom not only adhere to the same code of ethics and standards, but also generate work for me.

BNi can have an incredible effect on your business, if you would like to learn what it can do for you, message me and I can invite you to our meeting in Cambridge.

05/10/2026

Our panel / MET tech Abbie Mc Guinness is in yet another glossy magazine!

You'd think that after a week panel beating, she'd do something away from cars, but not Abbie. As weekends find her on track, as the All Conquering Queen of Mini Rally Cross.

Learn about her on and off track achievements below.

ABP Magazine - ABP Club Magazine - Autumn 2026

05/10/2026

Accreditation is important. It lets you know the company you are using operate to the highest standards of their industry.

Cooper Barnes Automotive are proud to once again be 100% in our audit compliance, ensuring excellence in automotive body repair.

08/07/2026

Cooper Barnes are looking to recruit an MET / Light Panel / paint sprayer to join our busy team at our award winning bodyshop in Linton.

If you or someone you know has the skills and wants to work for one of the countries leading bodyshops, send me a dm or email [email protected]

01/07/2026

So….. who knows what this is?

14/06/2026

All set for the Newmarket Classic Car Show at the National Horse Racing Museum.
Come and say hi.

08/06/2026

Is your life just accident damaged cars? Mon - Fri yes.

But at the weekend I'm the handsome one at the back. You'll have to take my word for it, as I have a cymbal obscuring my face.

So the weekend saw me and my bandmates www.binweasel.com (shameless plug) play not one but two festivals. Firstly Gaynorfest in Saffron Walden, then a dash back to the Strawberry Fair in Cambridge where we headlined the Cambridge Radio stage.

But now it's Monday, and I'm back to accident damaged cars.
Oh the life of a rock star (not!)

01/06/2026

What a weekend for our panel & MET technician Abbie, who crossed the Irish sea to compete in the Irish Mini, Rally Cross final round.
And she won, not just a hard fought race, but the whole Championship!

Huge congratulations from all of us Abbie.

And if that wasn't enough, she also passed her EV training qualification last week as well. I wonder which she's more excited about?

01/06/2026

Our latest review left us a bit speechless.

Simon: 17 hours ago New

Exceptional company. I've predominantly dealt with Neil who is fantastic, but everyone I've met there has been very friendly and helpful. The team is massively knowledgeable (no doubt enhanced with their motorsport experience), and very reasonable price wise, which is surprising considering what's on offer. Often you pay through the nose to get someone good, and when you do it turns out it's not the case at all! Cooper Barnes replaced a clutch in my partner's car recently, all done quickly and efficiently and at a great price, and when I asked for them to change the gearbox oil whilst everything was in pieces (its a big job on her car), expecting a significant extra charge, they added a small nominal fee to cover the extra work. More recently they did a health check on my Daughter's car prior to her starting a very long commute each week, again done quickly and at less than they quoted as it didn't take as long as they thought, and lastly the service on her car last week, again all completed to a very high standard, and less than we have paid previously. All my family's cars will be looked after by them going forwards as its just been an amazing experience. As someone with a professional motorsport and healthcare background spanning many decades, accuracy, precision, attention to detail, and most importantly INTEGRITY are my core values. These guys have them in droves. As a full-on car nut my whole life, and having had some really bad experiences with cowboys in the past, I cannot emphasise enough the relief it has been to find Cooper Barnes (recommended by another exceptional company Amazing Graphics in Haverhill), and know that the family's cars are in very safe hands. Lastly, if you are a female reading this, then you can rest assured if you go to them you will be treated respectfully and given honest advice you can trust. On a personal rant - the biggest irritation to me over many years is female family members and friends who have gone to a garage (often a main dealer - I won't mention any names!) for something minor, only to come away with four new tyres, an exhaust, and all sorts of other things they didn't need, and not to mention a huge bill. It is so refreshing to encounter the exact opposite of that for a change. One word review - INTEGRITY. Do yourself a favour and go see them!