New Depot for Coach Repairs
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riA NEW depot on the Farnham NEW Estate, Farnham, Surrey, has been opened by E. 1, Baker and Co. (Dorking), Ltd., High St., Dorking, Vauxhall and Bedford main dealers. It is an extension to their Aldershot depot and is principally given over to coach sales -and coachwork repairs.
However, facilities are available for routine maintenance of operators' vehicles, and there is a 30-ft. pit which is used for vehicle certification. A double-ram hydraulic lift outside the building enables vehicles to he steamcleaned underneath, inspected and sprayed with aluminium paint prior to certification.
Seat conversions from lowto highback, complete interior re-trims and repaints may be carried out at the new depot. Painting is done by either brush or spray, brushing being preferred, as it is claimed to be more economical. Accident repairs and complete overhauls can be done, and in many cases a replacement coach can be hired to operators.
A display of up to 50 coaches, mostly used, varying in price from £100 to £3,000, is normal.