Express Bodyworks

Statement from Managing Director – Express Bodyworks Group
14 January 2026

I would like to provide a clear and accurate update regarding the fire incident in Blakenhall, Wolverhampton, following some misleading reports that have circulated this morning.

The fire did not originate at our Wolverhampton South accident repair facility or any other vehicle repair facility. It began in the early hours of 14 January 2026 at a neighbouring business, a furniture store, and subsequently has affected a large number of surrounding businesses and premises. Due to the scale and severity of the incident, fire crews from all across the West Midlands were deployed to safeguard nearby buildings and contain the spread of the fire. Emergency services remain on site, and we are advised that the incident is likely to continue into the evening

I want to be absolutely clear and unequivocal on the following points:

Our Express Bodyworks Wolverhampton South facility has not been damaged by the fire outbreak, however as the spread continues there is always a possibility

The building is currently being protected by a substantial separating wall, and there has been no fire damage to our premises.

All Express Bodyworks property and, most importantly, all customer vehicles and belongings are completely safe and away from the scene.

As a precautionary measure, and thanks to the swift and professional actions of our team, all contents and customer vehicles were successfully removed from our premises in the early hours of this morning. This proactive response ensured that there was no risk to customer assets, which remain secure.

Access to our site has been temporarily restricted for the coming days due to emergency service cordons and safety controls, and we fully support these measures while the incident is brought under control.

I would like to thank West Midlands Fire Service and all supporting emergency services for their tireless efforts in extremely challenging circumstances. I also want to reassure our customers, partners, and the wider community that safety, transparency, and the protection of customer property are always our highest priorities.

We kindly ask that any reporting on this incident reflects the verified facts and avoids exaggerated or inaccurate descriptions that may cause unnecessary concern.

We will continue to provide updates as and when appropriate.

Keiran Perks
Managing Director

Due to a large fire, the area surrounding our business has been locked down to provide a sterile area for the emergency services to work in.

The fire is not within our premises but as a precaution our Villiers St site has been evacuated and all customers cars have been removed.

Should anybody have any concerns, please contact our Cyprus St branch on 01902 498873.

Last week on an a very tight deadline of just 5 days our Wolverhampton sites each transformed a tired old mini bus into something West Midlands Safari Park can be proud of. The results in such a short space of time were amazing and a testament to the skill, determination and teamwork that Express Bodyworks is built on.

Look out for the minibuses displaying the Express Bodyworks logo on your next visit to the Safari park.

🎉🚨BIG ANNOUNCEMENT 🚨🎉

After months of conversations, meetings, paperwork 📑

We’re delighted to announce that Express Bodyworks has officially secured a long term partnership with The Looping Group at one of the Midlands most loved and treasured attractions!

West Midlands Safari Park 🐆

The Looping Group 🎢 - Looping is a European group of regional leisure parks consisting of 19 parks of four types. “Their aquariums, animal parks, amusement parks and water parks are major local attractions in their areas. They currently operate in 8 countries - France, the UK, the Netherlands, Switzerland, Germany, Spain, Portugal, Croatia and they aim to become the European leader in the regional leisure park market with over 6.2 Million visitors per year”

WMSP 🦁 - Operational since 1973, West Midlands Safari Park is a fantastic, award-winning visitor attraction, located in the heart of England. Their mission is to bring people together to create unique wildlife experiences that exhilarate, educate and leave memories to last a lifetime with 1 Million visitors per year”

Pictured: (WMSP MD Chris Kelly & Express Bodyworks Wolverhampton team)

Express Bodyworks - Since opening the doors late 2018 we had ambition to build a business that creates long lasting relationships where our core values align, gain greater connections with local communities and genuinely place people first. Our partnership with Looping & WMSP further strengthens our commitment to this message with our entire team now able to connect on a wider scale and create the most wild family memories every day, week, month of the year and celebrate our journey as we continue to offer the family touch at times when you need it the most right across the Midlands.

If you happen to visit WMSP soon keep a keen eye out for all the Express Bodyworks signs across the park and also on all rebranded vehicles along with our very special Express Safari Defender 110 pickup! 🛻 👀

A special thank you to everyone at Express, WMSP and Looping that have been involved in making this partnership possible.

We’re thrilled to announce that we have been shortlisted as finalists in the 2024 ABP Bodyshop Excellence Awards in the category for the “Best New Bodyshop” 🎉

We’re humbled to be recognised and shortlisted as finalists in such prestigious awards. We’re truly grateful for the support we receive from our industry friends, partners, suppliers and team to help us improve our offering and service and look forward to sharing our latest advanced repair solution with you very soon.

Good luck to all other finalists, we look forward to seeing you all there on 14th November 🍻

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In the last two days we have received two pieces of fantastic feedback for our Wolverhampton South branch. Delivering excellent repairs and customer service is what drives every member of the Express family. Feedback like this only reinforces the quality of the team we have.

Well done to everyone 👏 👏

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We continue to move and grow 📈💪

Today we can finally annouce that we have created a mobile division. We now deliver the same Express quality direct to you. Fleet, rental and sales work can all be catered for on your site at your convenience.

To see what our mobile division can offer you or your business comment or dm us with your email address and we’ll get straight back to you with more info. The most direct contact methods being phone or email [email protected]

Can you remember your work experience?.. Did it give you the insight expected and light the touch paper of enthusiasm to further understand opportunities within your chosen industry?

We believe we have done just that for the newest member of .

We’ve recently hosted Kye for work experience who enjoyed it that much that he asked to come back for a 2nd week. 👏

Kye wants to be a panel be**er when he leaves school but to give maximum exposure to the repair process and differing roles within a workshop we gave him a damaged wing with the challenge to take it all the way through the repair process and make himself a great keepsake along the way.

The results speak for themselves…

Further to the challenge set, Kye positively engaged with our team in a mixture of hands on and observation based learning opportunities.

After nothing but positive feedback from our team we feel Kye is definitely one to watch for the future!

Kye, good luck with your education and your chosen career path!

Your contract is in the post 📃😉

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We work with all makes and models and all insurance companies. We are your insurance partner for body repairs in the West Midlands.

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🏭 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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4️⃣ and counting…

📍How many more of our distinctive black signs will we need in 2024? 🤔

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We work with all makes and models and all insurance companies. We are your insurance partner for body repairs in the West Midlands.

📞 01902 498873
📧 [email protected]
🏭 Mon-Fri 9am-5pm
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Some of you may have spied our new promo vehicle in the Nuneaton update. We’d like to say a massive thank you to Lewis at for pulling this one off. It is definitely eye catching 👀 Check out his work on Insta and drop him a message to see what he can do for you 🤩

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It’s been a while!!!! We have plenty to update you on 👋🏼

First post of 2024 and it’s a great one 🎉

I’m delighted and extremely proud to announce that Express Bodyworks has acquired Nuneaton based accident repair business Smith & Hughes.

Smith & Hughes has been repairing vehicles in and around the Nuneaton area for over 30 years and it will now continue that journey as Express Bodywork’s 4th repair facility.

Over the coming weeks we will be carrying out a full refurbishment on the property, so stay tuned for the opening day! This one will be brilliant 🚀

Big thank you to everyone at Express Bodyworks for making this project possible, you’re all incredible 🙌🏼

To show our appreciation to the Express Family we got everyone together to share a toast to the success of the whole team so far and wish Nuneaton the best of luck as it begins its journey in Express colours. 🥂

Here’s to the next one or maybe two, or even three 👀