Company History

In April 1989 a partnership was formed between Ian Clark, Kevin Clark, John Saunders and Paul Marden to purchase a Dealership site in Highcliffe, Dorset. On this site was attached a small Accident Repair Centre with an annual turnover of £300.000 and seven staff.

Paul Marden and Ian Clark were appointed joint Managing Directors to control and expand the Accident Repair division along the South Coast into Hampshire and Sussex.

Since the first acquisition the Accident Repair Group has grown to nine independent sites trading under the names of Seward Accident Repair Centres Ltd, Seward Bodyshop Ltd. And the General Motors site, Seward Wessex Ltd.

This rapid growth led to the appointment of two further Directors being appointed to the Bodyshop division in 2003, they are Tony Totczyk and Nigel Luffman.

The companies excellent reputation for customer service and the commitment of the Directors and staff has enabled the Company to expand and gain recognition as one of the leading Accident Repair Groups in the UK.

The Seward Accident Repair Group now have a turnover of circa £14.000.000, employ 210 staff and repair 14000 vehicles a year covering the areas of Poole, Bournemouth, Southampton, Portsmouth and Brighton.

Due to our excellent working relationship with major Insurance Companies and Accident Management Companies Seward are committed to continuing their growth and enhancing the reputation of the Company.