ABOUT US
ABOUT ECF
Eastbourne Coach Finishers Ltd were founded in 1957 and were originally located in Eastbourne town centre. Tourism boomed in Eastbourne and along the south coast during the 50’s as people flocked to the beaches in vehicles from all over the country.
This inevitably resulted in car accidents and thus Eastbourne Coach Finishers were born to service the needs of the public which we still do today. Notable vehicles that entered production in 1957 were the original Fiat 500, the Aston Martin DB3 and the Lotus Seven.
1957 also saw Harold Macmillan became British Prime Minister, the Soviet Union launched the first satellite in space – Sputnik and “Bridge over the River Kwai” is released into cinemas.
Eastbourne Coach Finishers Ltd moved to large premises in Birch Close on Lottebridge Drove in 1996 when it was part of the Rosset-Beck Mercedes-Benz group.
In 2008 the business came into private ownership and has grown in workshop size and capability ever since under the stewardship of managing director Russell Turner. These days the business is better known as ECF. The addition of Accident Repair centre was added to the company logo and signage to highlight how diverse the business is with its ability to cater for every need of the driver or fleet owner under one roof.
CELEBRATING OVER 60 YEARS’ EXPERIENCE IN THE MOTORING INDUSTRY
The business will be an incredible 65 years old in 2022. ECF have built the business around exceptional workmanship, transparency and award winning customer service.
We are extremley pround of our manufacturer approved status with Mercedes-Benz, Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT, Skoda, Cupra, Kia, Smart and MG. Those manufacturers audit us every year to make sure we adhere to their strict quality standards.
The future of the automotive industry is an exciting place. ECF have invested heavily in the latest technology to repair vehicles to manufacturer standard. Electrification of vehicles (EVs) has pushed the automotive repair sector into re-inventing itself as a high-tech environmentally conscious industry.
Technologies such as ADAS (Advanced driver assistance systems) LED matrix headlights, Intergrated AI self driving, radar, zero emissions, regenative braking systems are now common place on vehicles in our workshops.
Our technicians and vehicle damage assessors receive constant training from the vehicle manufacturers so we can stay one step ahead of the competition and continue to provide exemplary service to our loyal customers in Eastbourne, East Sussex and beyond into all areas of the South East.
Chris
Chris
Bodyshop Manager
Bodyshop Manager
Hannah
Hannah
Customer Reception Manager
Customer Reception Manager
Ami
Ami
Service Advisor
Service Advisor
Robyn
Robyn
Customer Advisor
Customer Advisor
Mark
Mark
Vehicle Damage Advisor
Vehicle Damage Advisor
Kevin
Kevin
Vehicle Damage Advisor
Vehicle Damage Advisor
MANUFACTURER-APPROVED TO REPAIR VEHICLES TO FACTORY
STANDARD
Manufacturer Approved Accident Repair Centre, we repair accident damaged vehicles to factory standard using genuine parts and leading manufacturers trained technicians.