A and R Services

What A and R Services does

A&R Vehicle Services Limited is a UK commercial vehicle repair and refurbishment specialist operating from a 40,000 sq ft secure facility at junction 9 of the M6 motorway in Wednesbury, West Midlands. Founded in the 1980s and now a division of Bevan Group (a family-owned commercial vehicle bodybuilder employing 300+ people), the company delivers a one-stop-shop of integrated services: vehicle and trailer refurbishment (body modifications, coded welding, tail lift overhauls), insurance-accredited accident and repair (24-hour quotations, project-managed re-livery), specialist vehicle painting (five low-bake ovens, 24-hour operation available), and fuel tanker repair and parts (onsite degassing, chassis straightening, periodic tanker testing completed in one working day, UK and worldwide parts distribution). The business also extends into electric vehicle assembly through a 2020 Voltia partnership for Nissan e-NV200 conversions.

The company serves commercial fleet operators across logistics (DX Group, Amey), construction and building supplies (Blackheath Products, BuildStation, Capital Roofing), fenestration (SAS), traffic management (A Cones, Highway Care), and specialist fuel-haulage operators. Revenue is generated through quote-based professional services contracts (multi-year engagements), supplemented by hardware sales of fuel tanker parts. Go-to-market is sales-led and direct: B2B engagement via phone, email, website enquiry forms, LinkedIn, case-study PR, and an insurance broker accreditation channel. The company holds the 2017 Commercial Motor Bodybuilder of the Year award (parent group) and a 2018 Corporate LiveWire innovation award, and operates in the UK and Ireland with worldwide tanker parts distribution.

A&R is privately held, has no disclosed funding rounds or revenue figures, and exhibits no AI/ML capability signals. The competitive position rests on specialist capital equipment for fuel tanker work, four-decade operating history, insurance accreditation, and central UK motorway-network location.

Name

A and R Services

Legal name

A&R Vehicle Services Limited

Website

https://aandrvehicleservices.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1980

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

A&R Vehicle Services is a UK commercial vehicle repair, refurbishment, painting, and fuel tanker specialist operating from a 40,000 sq ft facility at M6 junction 9 in Wednesbury. It serves fleet operators across logistics, construction, traffic management, and fuel haulage as a division of Bevan Group.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Commercial Vehicle Repair Services

NAICS

Specialized Automotive Repair (811114), Support Activities for Road Transportation (4884)

SIC

Services-Automotive Repair, Services & Parking (7500), Wholesale-Motor Vehicle Supplies & New Parts (5013)

akta.pro primary industry

General Heavy-Duty Truck & Bus Repair (Full-Service Shops) (TLAKABAA)

akta.pro secondary industry

Mobile Heavy-Duty Repair & Roadside Assistance (On-Site Service) (TLAKABAN)

Keywords

• Commercial vehicle repair
• Vehicle refurbishment services
• Fuel tanker repairs
• Accident repair services
• Commercial vehicle painting

Headquarters

HQ city

Wednesbury

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Supply Chain, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Vehicle Repair Services: Commercial vehicle accident and repair services for light vans, HGVs, articulated lorries, trailers, transporters, fuel tankers, buses, coaches and plant equipment. Accredited by UK insurance repair brokers and insurance companies.
2. Vehicle/Trailer Refurbishment: Refurbishment services including body modifications, tail lift overhauls, cab repairs and valeting, delivered from secure 40,000 sq ft facility at junction 9 of the M6.
3. Vehicle Painting Services: Specialist vehicle painting and livery services using five large low bake ovens, full livery and decal application, with 24-hour operation available.
4. Fuel Tanker Parts: Sourcing and supplying or fitting fuel tanker parts from OEMs or quality alternatives. UK parts distribution with next-day delivery, serving petrol, fuel and rigid tankers.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

A&R Vehicle Services provides commercial vehicle repair, refurbishment, painting, accident repair, and specialist fuel tanker repair and parts services. Delivered from a 40,000 sq ft secure facility at junction 9 of the M6 motorway in Wednesbury, the company serves fleet operators across the UK with light vans, HGVs, articulated lorries, trailers, transporters, fuel tankers, buses, coaches and plant equipment. Integrated service delivery covers refurbishment, accident repair, painting, fuel tanker repairs, and parts supply under one roof.

Product overview

A&R Vehicle Services operates as a one-stop-shop for total commercial vehicle repair and refurbishment solutions. The company offers a suite of integrated services: Vehicle/Trailer Refurbishment (body modifications, welders, trailer chassis jig), Accident & Repair (insurance-accredited repairs with 24-hour quotations), Vehicle Painting (five low bake ovens), Fuel Tanker Repairs (specialist degassing and chassis straightening), and Fuel Tanker Parts (OEM and alternative parts with worldwide distribution). Services are delivered from a 40,000 sq ft facility at M6 junction 9, combining the latest technology with skilled technicians. The company has been operating since the 1980s serving light vans, HGVs, articulated lorries, trailers, transporters, fuel tankers, buses, coaches, and plant equipment.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Vehicle/Trailer Refurbishment

Quantifiable outcome

• Periodic tanker tests can be completed in one working day
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers7 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Six partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• VoltiacoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2020Landmark partnership agreement signed January 2020 for Bevan Group (parent) to assemble and market Voltia's Nissan e-NV200 electric van conversion in Great Britain and Ireland. Bevan Group licensed to assemble and market the zero-emission Nissan-based vehicle. Voltia provides conversion expertise and components; Bevan provides local production, marketing and distribution. Production planned at Wednesbury facility with initial target of 10 vehicles per week.
• Highway CarecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2018Partnership announced January 2018 offering extended three-year warranty and comprehensive service support including round-the-clock breakdown assistance from Bevan's Aftercare Response division for operators of road maintenance vehicles equipped with Highway Care safety systems. Expanded in 2019 to offer 'one-stop shop' impact protection vehicle design and build solution including livery application by Bevan's Graphics team.
• HMFcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerBevan Group is a strategic partner of Danish-owned HMF, a premium brand crane manufacturer renowned for strength, durability and advanced safety technology including Electronic Vehicle Stability (EVS) system. Partnership supplies crane trucks to customers including BuildStation.
• RyderminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRyder provides contract hire services for Blackheath Products' fleet of 19 DAF rigid trucks, which have curtainside bodies built and liveried by Bevan Group. Ryder is a commercial vehicle leasing and rental company.
• BRSminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBRS (BRS plc) celebrates its 70th anniversary in 2018. Bevan Group is an established supplier of similarly equipped trucks to building supplies businesses. BRS recommended Bevan to BuildStation and provides contract hire agreements.
• Mercedes-Benz Financial ServicesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorFleet financing partner referenced in multiple customer vehicle acquisitions. Mercedes-Benz Financial Services provides contract hire agreements for commercial vehicle purchases.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Direct peers

• Lawrence David: UK commercial vehicle bodybuilder producing curtainsider, box and specialist truck bodies. Was historically a direct competitor to Bevan Group in commercial vehicle bodybuilding and fleet refurbishment and was on the same 2017 Bodybuilder of the Year shortlist.
• TruckEast: East Midlands-based commercial vehicle dealer and repair operator providing servicing, accident repair and refurbishment for major truck brands. Comparable to A&R as a commercial vehicle aftersales and bodywork repair provider for fleet operators.
• Marshall Commercial Vehicle Services: UK commercial vehicle dealer group offering sales, servicing, parts and accident repair across multiple sites. Comparable as a multi-site commercial vehicle repair and aftersales competitor targeting the same fleet and corporate customer base.
• Wilcox Commercial Vehicles: UK commercial vehicle bodybuilder offering tipper bodies, refuse collectors and specialist builds. Named in the 2017 Bodybuilder of the Year shortlist alongside Bevan Group, making it a direct comparable in commercial vehicle body and refurbishment work.
• Thompsons UK: Long-established UK commercial vehicle bodybuilder producing tippers, dump trucks and specialist commercial vehicle bodies. Direct comparable in commercial vehicle bodybuilding and fleet refurbishment services.
• Alltruck plc: UK commercial vehicle repair and maintenance specialist offering accident repair, servicing, and refurbishment across multiple facilities. Direct comparable to A&R's accident repair and refurbishment work for commercial fleets.
• Cartwright Group: One of the UK's largest commercial vehicle bodybuilders, trailers and vehicle converters, explicitly named alongside A&R's parent in the 2017 Bodybuilder of the Year shortlist. Directly comparable in commercial vehicle bodybuilding, refurbishment, and fleet service offerings.
• Imperial Commercials: UK commercial vehicle accident repair, maintenance and dealer-affiliated service network with multiple sites. Directly comparable as an insurance-accredited commercial vehicle repair provider offering similar accident, refurbishment and fleet maintenance services.
• J C Payne: UK commercial vehicle bodybuilder and converter, named in the same 2017 Bodybuilder of the Year shortlist as Bevan Group. Overlapping product lines in curtainsiders, box bodies, tippers and specialist commercial vehicle builds used by fleet operators.

Others

• Bevan Group: Parent conglomerate of A&R Vehicle Services, operating complementary divisions (Supertrucks, Aftercare Response, Graphics Depot, vehicle bodybuild) from multiple West Midlands and Merseyside facilities. Relevant as a structural shareholder and cross-sell partner rather than a competitor.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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