About Us
The O’Hare Family of Elgin has a 42 year business history on the same site. The company has in that time continually evolved to meet industry challenges while maintaining the professional ethics ingrained by founder Mike and carried by sons Andy and Steve alongside workshop manager Frank Thomson. Mike has been an active advocate for the industry, as a VBRA member for over 30 years, including time as North of Scotland Regional Chairman for the Association.
Over the years the stature and reputation of the firm has enjoyed steady growth and recently their premises were transformed with a major expansion.
The brand new workshop has total floor space of 14,000 sq ft and the paintshop has been completely rejuvenated with the installation of 2 new state-of-the-art Junair spraybooth/lowbake ovens, including one that is 3.5 metres in height to enable the refinishing of high-top vans and 7.5 tonne trucks.

KM 553731
British Standards Institute (BSI’s) standard for vehicle body repair (PAS 125)
Ashgrove Motor Body Company has recently been awarded the B.S.I
PAS125 Quality standard for vehicle accident repairs. In achieving this
exceptional high quality further reinforces our commitment to both
Safety and Quality for customers.
The ashgrove team
- Management
Mike O’Hare
Proprietor
Andy & Steve O’Hare
Frank Thomson
Managers
Workshop Team
6 Panel shop technicians
2 Valet / Polishing
technicians
6 Paint shop technicians
1 Mechanic
1 Storeman
2 Drivers
1 Vehicle logistics
operative
1 Receptionist
2 Estimators
(+ 1 reserve from the
management team)
- Management
Recommended repairer
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Ashgrove are recommended repairers for the following Insurance Companies