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Damian Sawyers grew up in Ireland, when he left school in 1976, he had a career in the motor industry firmly in his sights. He joined a Rally Support Team as an apprentice Panel Beater/ Sprayer, he quickly gathered valuable experience working with high performance cars and very hi-tech equipment, including bodywork re-alignment jigs.
After completing his apprenticeship Damian joined a Main Ford Dealership in Athlane Ireland where he continued to specialise in operating hi-tech equipment.
Damain’s reputation in the industry was spreading quickly and in 1981 he was approached to join a Prestigious Accident Repair Centre in Balleymahon Co Offaly. They specialised in Mercedes-Benz body repairs and felt that Damian would suit the marque. His career took a fast track when he was promoted to Bodyshop Manager.
In the recession that hit Ireland in the 80’s, Damain decided to move to the UK as he was determined to start his own Accident Repair Centre, He finally chose Crawley as his new home.
In 1990 Damian decided to work as a self-employed contractor for a Repair Centre in Crawley. He did this to enable him to build up the ARS business and start purchasing vital equipment that he could use in future years.
Then in 1991 ARS purchased Sarnia House in Spindle Way Crawley. This enabled Damian and ARS to win some large fleet contracts from companies like DHL, Enterprise Car Hire and the Sussex Ambulance Service.
ARS have continually added to their list of Insurance Company Approvals and In 2005 ARS were awarded with MVRA quality Assurance.
The company continued to grow and at the beginning of 2008, ARS purchased an adjacent building in Spindle Way to expand their operation and facilitate their growing team of over 20 staff.
During 2009 ARS applied to become a recognised Mercedes-Benz qualified body repairer. This has now been achieved by passing stringent manufacturer procedures and by a massive investment into the business enabling the purchase of specialist equipment and giving the staff additional training.
Auto Repair Service
Sarnia House, Spindle Way,
Crawley RH10 1TG
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