Hi, ive had my aft bongo now for 12 years and its showing its age so decision time as to whether we get rid or spend some money getting it renovated . Has anyone had any experience of taking their van in for rust removal , respray , rennovation???. 2 companies I can find are 1. Bongospares yorks 2. Mazda bongo centre chester
Its not going to be cheap but might get a few more years out of as the kids grow up
Im down in surrey so both are an equal nightmare to get to . The chester lot.have given me a ballpark cost with it being confirmed on a visit, the yorkshire ones will only quote on visit . Seen lots of positive reviews online from both of them so would.appreciate your.views if you've had this kind of stuff done with either of them and any tips
Thanks
Mark
Bongo renovation
Re: Bongo renovation
There are some down south as well try a Google https://www.google.com/search?q=Mazda+B ... rn+england
Geoff
2001 Aero V6, AFT, full side conversion.
2001 Aero V6, AFT, full side conversion.
Re: Bongo renovation
A couple of Bongo people recommended this firm:
RCS Autobies Tunbridge Wells, Kent 07599-469921 www.rcsautobodies.co.uk
RCS Autobies Tunbridge Wells, Kent 07599-469921 www.rcsautobodies.co.uk
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Re: Bongo renovation
Thanks for this. Anyone any feedback having dealt with the 2 companies id mentioned at all?
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Website down and Facebook saying permanently closed, just a heads up.Ian wrote: Fri Aug 28, 2026 8:49 am A couple of Bongo people recommended this firm:
RCS Autobies Tunbridge Wells, Kent 07599-469921 www.rcsautobodies.co.uk
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Martin at DRA services will give you an honest appraisal. He knows a LOT about Bongos.
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1. Bongospares yorks has been recommended multiple times over the many years they’ve been established. And I’ve only ever seen/heard positive reviews about them.Marklowe wrote: Mon Aug 31, 2026 8:52 pm Thanks for this. Anyone any feedback having dealt with the 2 companies id mentioned at all?
If you’re near Stafford, you’ve also got Nick Bennet at Bennett’s Bongos. I’ve only heard good things about him too.
https://www.facebook.com/share/1969kUsC ... tid=wwXIfr
And Bennetts Bongos (Stafford) www.bennettsbongos.co.uk/ 07976-925843
Allans Garage retired. Try PGS (Plymouth Garage Services) or Mayflower Auto Services Plymouth




