Red Ribble buses back for vintage ride during February half-term

Due to the fact that vintage buses were very successful during the October half term, vintage red Ribble buses have decided to bring them back this February half term as many people enjoy the rides and say it is a great way to travel, read more here http://blogpreston.co.uk/2014/02/red-ribble-buses-back-for-vintage-ride-during-february-half-term/ or to view our own vintage bus restoration, please visit: http://www.trailways-uk.com/

Vintage Buses are back on the road again during the London tube strike!

During the London Tube strikes on the 18^th of February, the transport agency hired out vintage buses to help with the extra use of public transport! Despite the circumstances, it was great to see the buses back in use again around London. Read the article here: http://www.westendextra.com/news/2014/feb/back-road-again-vintage-london-buses-are-rolled-out-during-tube-strike or to view our own vintage us restoration, please visit: http://www.trailways-uk.com/

Refurbishment

Travelling in one of our refurbished coaches will make your journey more comfortable and relaxing. For further information visit us online at: http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=refurbishment

body and mechanical repair

We were established almost 35 years ago and we are capable of providing body and mechanical repair and refurbishment services for all models of public transport. We have a range of skills covering the breadth of work required to service, maintain and construct. For more information please visit us at - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=aboutus.html

Boris announces “Year of the Bus” celebrations, including 60th anniversary of the Routemaster:

The Mayor on London, Boris Johnson has decided to mark the 60^th anniversary of the routemaster by celebrating Londons’ bus routes. There are many activities taking places and one of the confirmed ones includes the restoration of a B-Type Bus. Another is a major exhibition at the museum about the contribution on buses and their drivers during the First World War!

(Source Ref: http://www.mayorwatch.co.uk/boris-announces-year-of-the-bus-celebrations-including-60th-anniversary-of-the-routemaster/201430247)

To have a look at our own vintage bus restorations, please visit - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=Vintage_Bus_Restoration.html

Stretched panels

Stretched side panels need to be tight so that when they are in the sun or hot weather, they do not wrinkle or distort. Not many people within the industry are able to fit them properly, but we have the ability and experience to do so. We handle around 200 stretched side panel replacements in a year. For further information visit us online at: http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=stretched%20panels

 

signage

Trailways offer a complete signage service, whatever your business or product. No vehicle is too large or too small. With our many years experience and in-house expertise, we can design a sign and layout that will raise the profile of your business. Whatever your signage requirements are, we can deliver at a price that is right for you. For more information please visit us at - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=signage

We restore and refurbish all models of public transport

At Trailways, we restore and refurbish all models of public transport, these services include full body refurbishment, accident and insurance work, stretched panel fitting and much more. We are known for our classic bus restoration skills, because we have completed numerous projects where we have repaired and restored vintage buses and coaches into pristine condition. For further information about our repair and refurbishment services at Trailways please visit us online at: http://www.trailways-uk.com/

body refurbishment

At Trailways, we are able to supply a number of buses and coaches with extensive bus body refurbishment. Coach repairs and bus repair facilities for all of the models of public transport along with a top notch sign writing service, all under the same roof. We are always fully qualified to carry out large and small panel work, chassis repairs and bus body full repaints along with many more services. To find out more please visit us at - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=refurbishment

Vehicle Signage

Having an eye-catching sign on the side of your vehicle is one way to make your bus or coach stand out. It is great advertisement of your business and it goes everywhere with you! Here at Trailways, we understand how to make the best signs for your vehicle. Signs need to be clear, concise and memorable; we have years of experience and are more than happy to help you.

For more information and to see our previous work, please visit - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=signage

stretched panels

At Trailways Limited we are proud of our skills and results in stretched panels and we handle around 200 stretched side panel replacements each year. We can work on any size bus and coach and have the facilities and skills to replace the panels on double-deck coaches. Please visit our website for more information - http://www.trailways-uk.com/index.php?webpage=stretched%20panels

Vintage Buses

As well as many other services, we offer either full of part restoration in vintage buses. All of our work is carried out with care and precision, whether you would like a full overhaul or a small discrete job. Customer satisfaction is at the heart of what we do, if you have any restoration work that you would like to be completed, please visit our website for more information - http://www.trailways-uk.com

Coach and Bus Repairs And MOT

All vehicles require repairing at some point to always be kept in a good and safe condition. We take our cars for an MOT test to ascertain whether they are still safe to drive, and when there is a issue, maintenance needs to be carried out. Coaches and Busses should also be frequently maintained and serviced, specially as the owner of a bus or coach is responsible for a large number of passengers. Furthermore for insurance policy factors, these public transport coach and buses must be kept in excellent condition.

You can find fundamental things which you need to look out for yourself, including making certain that your cambelt is robust, checking out how worn your tyres are and also your tyre pressure, checking brake fluid, transmission fluid, coolant and checking the oil pressure. Any time there are more serious problems that need to be handled, a qualified garage is able to deal capably with the problems.

It's always best to find a company that deals exclusively with larger sized vehicles when searching for a garage to repair your bus or coach. A knowledgeable mechanic will be able to make sure your vehicle is kept in a good state of repair.

There aren't many organizations that supply a number of buses and coaches, extensive bus body refurbishment, coach repair and bus repair facilities for all of the models of public transport along with a top notch sign writing service, all under the same roof. The list of work undertaken by the small section of bus refurbishment firms ought to include full bus body refurbishments, accident and insurance work, stretched panel fitting, welding and fabrication, graphics and vinyl work. Furthermore, large and small panel work, chassis repairs and bus body full repaints. A small number may additionally offer vintage bus refurb and classic bus refurbishments.

Classic Bus Refurbishment

To keep your classic bus as a roadworthy vehicle, you must keep it in a good and safe condition. You must also take good care of your classic bus and recognise that it must be handled with care. It is especially important when you place your bus into the care of a garage or mechanic, that you ensure they are aware of the care and attention your classic bus needs.

If your classic bus is in need of a service or repair work, it is essential to find a garage or mechanic who is used to handling vintage vehicles.  A garage who has little or no experience will not know specifically how to treat your classic bus, whereas someone with plenty of experience will be able to ensure your bus is handled with care.

There are plenty of garages who know how to deal with vintage vehicles, including Trailways-uk. Trailways-uk is a family run business who will know exactly how to treat your classic bus to make sure it is kept in top condition. They have been servicing, repairing and refurbishing vintage vehicles for nearly 35 years. They are able to deal with every mechanical job, regardless of how large or small a job it is, and will treat your classic bus with care.

To take care of your classic bus, it is equally important to have a basic knowledge of how to treat your vehicle. You should regularly check a number of things on your vehicle such as the tyres, cambelt, and fluids. The tyres need to have a fairly deep tread, and to be at the right pressure. The cambelt also needs to be strong and not too worn. It is essential to check the brake fluid, coolant and oil, that they are at the right levels, and pressures.

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