Midland Smash Repairs

Midland Smash Repairs was one of the first panel shops to open in the Midland area. We commenced business in 1961, with a staff of three. Back then the workshop was located directly across the road from Midlands original railway station, at 57 Railway Parade. This area, around the station and Town Hall, was the hub of the town. Our service included towing damaged vehicles from the accident site. Vehicles commonly collected by the Midland Smash tow truck were Hillman, Humber and Vauxhall. In those days vehicle bodies were constructed entirely of metal and most damage was repaired; body panels were beaten back into shape. Even the chrome moulds down the side of a vehicle would be repaired then sent away to be re-chromed. Equipment was limited to, brute strength, and a good tape measure. Midland Smash has grown over 59 years, along with the industry, in both size and complexity. In 1989, a new workshop was built at Runyon Road Midvale. This facility was expanded in 1991, 2007 and 2...