This new month is already shaping up to be a busy one, with a strong mix of welding jobs. From the BMW 3 Series to camper vans, from the Ford Transit full sill replacement to NCT and CVRT repair lists, the focus stays the same. Find the fault, repair it properly, and get the vehicle back on the road in safe, solid condition. A busy workshop is always a sign that vehicles are being used, tested, repaired, and kept going. That is the kind of work that matters every month. NCT F

Summer gave us a bit of everything. Holiday time, busy ramps, NCT failures, CVRT repairs, camper van checks, and steady progress on long-term classics. The Escort Mk2 and VW Beetle have both kept the lads thinking, measuring, repairing, and planning. The everyday test failure work has kept the workshop moving. The commercial repairs have reminded us how much people rely on their vehicles to get through the week. Now the focus turns to the final quarter. There is plenty alread

As the weather remains favorable, we've been working on various projects, such as a Mazda RX8 that needs repairs to the inner sills and new outer sill panels. We've also been handling numerous NCT and CVRT failures, and unsurprisingly, a few different camper vans have come in. Our schedule is packed, with a Nissan ZX 300 and a BMW M3 lined up to begin. Mazda RX 8

After coming back from Italy, we faced multiple issues with NCT and CRVT failures. One significant task involved building new front chassis mounts on a Suzuki Jimny due to an NCT failure. This week, we're focusing on a Smily transit van camper and progressing with our work on a VW Beetle. The NCT and CVRT remain a constant part of our schedule as we proceed with the Beetle rebuild and work on the Escort. Suzuki Jimny chassis to body mounts!

Starting a new month in the workshop always brings a mix of excitement and challenge. This time, the excitement came with an unusual vehicle—a classic English-made Bristol. Alongside this rare gem, several NCT repairs and camper van projects filled the schedule. Clearing these jobs early set the tone for a full diary ahead. This post shares the experience of working on these vehicles, the unique aspects of the Bristol, and how staying organized helps manage a busy month. The

Daire Flock participated in the prestigious Historic race meeting at Brands Hatch GP, known for its challenging layout and motorsport history. He drove an Alfa Romeo GTA and a Mini Cooper S. On Friday, he qualified 4th, demonstrating his skill and preparation. During the 60-minute race, he quickly moved to 2nd place, but a mandatory pit stop led to the Alfa Romeo GTA's retirement, ending a promising run. On Sunday, Daire raced a Mini Cooper S with his boss, Richard Colburn. T

The week began with a significant influx of NCTs) and CVRTs, requiring prompt and efficient attention. Our workshop was busy handling various vehicles, including camper vans needing extensive chassis work for safety. We also repaired sills on a Range Rover L322. Additionally, we completed work on a Mercedes G Wagon, highlighting our technical expertise and commitment to quality service. Looking ahead, we expect an even busier schedule with numerous NCTs and the arrival of a B

Daire Flock delivered an impressive performance at the Magny Cours circuit, finishing 7th overall and securing a win in the juniors category. This achievement highlights his talent and determination, marking a significant milestone in his racing career. As a sponsored driver, Daire’s results at this challenging track demonstrate his growing skill and potential in competitive motorsport.

Been working on various vehicle projects this week, from restoring a classic Mercedes G Wagon, finalizing work on a Mini Pajero, welding a section of a Mercedes SL 350 floor, and completing various repairs to a camper van. The coming week will be challenging as we have many NCTs & CVRTs as we come to the end of the month. Mercedes 350 SL rear floor repair

Restoring vehicles is a rewarding challenge that combines skill, patience, and attention to detail. This past week, we worked on several projects that tested these qualities: a Toyota Hi Ace inner and outer sill replacements, a Mini Pajero,with similar issues and a classic Beetle. Each vehicle brought its own unique set of challenges, especially with multiple NCT and CVRT failures to address. Alongside these repairs, I continued the restoration of a Beetle, focusing on replac

We are currently working on a Mini Pajero, replacing the inner and outer sills and small repairs to the the rear arches.

We had a Nissan Patrol in as a NCT failure that required some chassis, sill and rear wheel arch repairs. We contined the week with smaller NCT failures and our rebuild to the Escort MK 2 is starting to take shape.

The diary is full and the stand out vehicles last week before the bank hoilday was a Ford Transit van 140 Sport with chassis repairs to the bump stops a very common issue and on the inners arches, and a Toyota Celica. This week with have a Mini Pajero and a few camper vans.

Great example of a VW T4 came into the workshop, unfortunately it needed a new N/S inner and outer sill under the passenger door, it also required a small patch on the step that connected to the front rearmost section of the arch. That was after an extremely busy week in the workshop.

After the Bank Holiday, we had a productive week, energized and focused. We tackled a packed schedule, addressing CVRT and NCT failures that required our expertise. Each failure presented unique challenges, testing our problem-solving skills. We also worked on various classic vehicles, includimng our long term project an Escort Mk 2. By week's end, we resolved the CVRT and NCT issues and made progress on the classic cars, taking pride in our accomplishments and looking forwar

We had a customer that have a front left strut issue that was presented to us with the strunt mounting had corroded away and had come through the body into the vehicle. The customer fould us after contacting many other companies that were not able to help. The customer delivered the vehicle to us and we set to work obtaining a new strut mount and re-welding. Ford Transit Top Mount Repair

We had an enquiry from a customer that could not find a company prepared to repaired there issue on the Iveco camper that show movment on the chassis due to not being connected to the body and chassis corrected. After information presented to us from the CVRT tester we were able to repair the area of concern.

With a flurish of NCT & CVRT work, April became very busy with a few late evenings to meet the deadlines for retests. Had a good example of a 1990s Subaru Forester that need so repair work to its sills, as well as a 2000 Toyota Celica. We now look forward to May with the diary highlights with 911, Patrol and our continuing work on the Escort Mk2 and 1970s Beetle. Subaru Forester and Toyota Celica

Reactive Welding are proud to be continuing their support of Daire Flock in the 2026 European Clio Cup. With the first round at Nogaro in the South West of of France, Daire has had an impressive start finishing 2nd in the Juniors and 5th overall. Now he moves on to the next round in 2 weeks to the famous F1 track Paul Ricard in the South of France.

With only 4 working days after the Easter break we had a full diary of NCT and CVRT welding jobs in. We started with a DAF Truck that need work to the cab, followed by several Toyota Landcruisers, Hi Ace and a converted Ford Transit camper van. Not to mention various sill repairs to NCT failures and the odd shalfs needing to be repaired for a local company.