What We Do

Our Services

From routine servicing to full restorations, we bring decades of hands-on experience to every job. Cars and motorcycles, classic or modern — all treated with the same care.

Car Servicing & Repairs

Full and interim services, diagnostics, brakes, suspension, exhausts, cooling systems, and general mechanical repairs. We work on all makes and models, with a particular affinity for British classics.

Full & interim services
Engine diagnostics & repair
Brakes, suspension & steering
Exhaust & cooling systems
Electrical fault-finding
Pre-purchase inspections

Motorcycle Servicing & Repairs

Whether it's a vintage British twin or a modern sports bike, we service and repair motorcycles to the same exacting standard as our cars. Carburettor rebuilds, ignition work, and full mechanical overhauls.

Full & interim services
Carburettor rebuilds & tuning
Ignition & electrical work
Brakes, forks & suspension
Chain, sprocket & tyre fitting
Pre-MOT checks

MOT Preparation

We'll go over your vehicle thoroughly before its MOT, identifying and rectifying any issues that could cause a failure. We aim to get you through first time, every time.

Full pre-MOT inspection
Brake & lighting checks
Emissions testing
Suspension & steering assessment
Remedial work carried out in-house
Cars & motorcycles

Classic Car Restoration

Our restoration work covers everything from sympathetic recommissioning to full body-off rebuilds. We specialise in British classics and take on a limited number of restoration projects each year to ensure every car gets the attention it deserves.

Body-off full restorations
Bodywork & paint
Engine rebuilds
Interior retrimming
Chrome & brightwork
Recommissioning after storage

Classic Motorcycle Restoration

From BSA and Triumph to Norton and AJS, we restore classic British motorcycles with the knowledge and passion they deserve. Engine rebuilds, rewiring, paint, and chrome — all done in-house.

Engine & gearbox rebuilds
Frame preparation & paint
Wiring loom replacement
Chrome & polishing
Carburettor restoration
Recommissioning & road testing

Welding & Fabrication

Structural and cosmetic welding for cars and motorcycles. Sill repairs, floor pan work, chassis repairs, and custom fabrication. All welding is carried out to a high standard with a full inspection before and after.

Sill & floor pan repairs
Chassis & structural welding
Exhaust fabrication
Custom brackets & mounts
Rust repair & prevention
Pre-MOT structural work

30+

Years Experience

All Makes

Cars & Motorcycles

West Sussex

Based Locally

Classic Specialists

British Marques

Barnworx workshop — classic car in for service

The Workshop

Proper Garage, Proper Work

We're a small, specialist workshop in West Sussex. Every job is carried out by experienced hands — no apprentices left unsupervised, no work farmed out. When you leave your vehicle with us, you know exactly who's working on it.

We're straight-talking about what needs doing and what doesn't. No unnecessary work, no inflated estimates. Just honest, skilled mechanical work at a fair price.

Book Your Vehicle In

Ready to Book In?

Get in touch to discuss your vehicle or book it in for a service. We're happy to talk through any job, big or small.