17.05.09

As an official Ferrari Approved Body Repairer, Chartwell held a 'Ferrari Open Day' on Sunday 17th May 2009.

Members from East, West and Yorkshire regions of the Ferrari Owners Club were invited and despite the wet weather, over 50 members turned out for the Ferrari Open Day.

We would like to thank Graypaul Ferrari & Maserati for supplying us with Ferrari vehicles for the day - an F430 Ferrari and a Maserati Quattroporte.

The Open Day consisted of workshop tours through Chartwell's complex and state of the art facility which has been directly approved by Ferrari GB and Italy to repair Ferrari vehicles. The Ferrari trained technicians gave demonstrations and talks on each specific area of the repair process; these include wheel alignment systems, specialist clean rooms for repairing Aluminum and Carbon Fibre, Ferrari specific jig area and the refinish booths.

Other activities on the day included 'Guess the Estimate' which allowed guests to assess the damage on a Ferrari vehicle and try and guess the cost for repair. As an approved Ferrari Repairer, Chartwell have the knowledge and skills needed to estimate and repair this complex marque. Chartwell has experienced, factory trained staff that have access to the latest computer technology and diagnostic equipment, meaning the cost given is the correct one. All estimates are fully audited and supported by Ferrari GB and Italy. The range of estimates went from around £3,000 - £40,000 with the closest guess being £8,350 - £88 off the correct cost of £8,262.  And finally guests were given the chance to have a go at spray painting!

The day was a great day and certainly enjoyed by all at Chartwell. Thank you to everyone who attended and made the day such an enjoyable one.