Cris also undertakes general servicing and can arrange to take vehicle for MOT (Ipswich).
Hand painting undertaken by Ken Robinson

Coachbuilder since August 1973 - vintage cars, buses etc.

Steel/stainless steel bolts, screws, nuts & washers (all threads available); sheet metal products, silicone and sealants, re-threading inserts & insert tools and all types of industrial fixings. There is also a Southend-on-Sea branch (see their website for details)

Long-established engineering company specialising in engine, gearbox repair and reconditioning of modern and mature engine manufacturers including Gardner, Cummins, Volvo, Scania, Mercedes & Allison/ZF transmissions. They work alongside many small and large operators including Ipswich Transport Museum's heritage fleet. Their service engineers can attend site or work can be carried out at their modern fully equipped workshop near Ipswich.

Universal Upholstery is based in Southend-on-Sea. Wayne used to trim buses and coaches for First Group. For preserved buses, he can also work with the owner's salvaged moquette and can trim seat covers with piping and leatherette ends.

Universal Tyres at 104 Hythe Hill, CO12NP
Tel 01206 791347

John Bull Tyres UK Ltd supply a variety of "John Bull" brand tyres for vintage bus and commercial vehicles (some may recall the name from the early fifties before it was withdrawn).
Tel: 0191 487 2551. Email: sales@johnbulltyres.com
John Bull Tyres UK Ltd, c/o Suite 2, 6 Kingsway North, Team Valley Trading Estate, Gateshead, NE11 0JH

Also sell 15/40 Mineral Oil, Fuel System and Tacho Repairs

For all Comma Oils – Heavy Duty Truck 20/50 Mineral Oil usually in stock.

For repair or replacement of hydraulic parts. If it can't be repaired, they can advise on where to get it remanufactured.

For Radiator Repairs/ Rebuilds. Also do stamped Registration Plates.

For Oil/Fuel Filters, Lubricants, Batteries, Brake Linings, Cooling System Repairs etc

For Vinyl Signs – Destinations, logos etc

Lexden Diesels, Unit 3B Hawkins Road, Colchester, Essex , CO2 8JY.
Tel. 01206 799668

M&C Diesel Services, Unit 15 B&C, Lodge Lane Colchester, Essex, CO4 5NE
Tel. 01206 231808

Rigton Preserved Bus & Coach Insurance offer preserved Vehicle Insurance in exclusive partnership with Chaucer Insurance. Cover can include: storage only, social/rallies, free rides, wedding/prom use, private hire, stage services and training. Rigton are themselves enthusiasts who regularly attend bus rallies. Rigton advertise a special knowledge of insurance issues with double deckers. Rigton can also provide Public Liability Insurance for events. Tel: 01943 662345

Towergate Insurance specialise in classic car/classic vehicle insurance since 1969 and offer an insurance policy specifically for a classic vehicles including cars, commercial vehicles, tractors, military vehicles and American classic cars. Their classic car/vehicle insurance team are enthusiasts who understand that there is not a "one size fits all" solution. Towergate can also provide Public Liability Insurance for events.