The Classic Car Owner's Guide
Classic car restoration and repair near Thornton-le-Dale
By Jon Cosson · Last checked
Thornton-le-Dale sits in the middle of classic car country, a few miles from Mathewsons, and there are restoration and repair specialists within easy reach. This page lists businesses that say they work on classic cars, each checked against at least two sources, from Malton and Pickering to the rest of Yorkshire. It is an independent list, not a recommendation, and we take no payment for it.
Near Thornton-le-Dale
Malton Coachworks
Malton
Full classic restorations, mechanical rebuilds, bodywork and paint, an in-house trim shop, servicing and parts.
Kartec
Pickering
A bodyshop offering accident repair, resprays, rally preparation and classic vehicle restoration.
AG Classic Car Tuning
Kirkbymoorside
Mobile tuning of carburettor and distributor engines, carburettor overhauls and ignition timing for classic cars.
On the coast
Scarborough Motor Works
Scarborough
An all-makes workshop offering classic restoration, recommissioning, servicing, repairs and in-house body panel making.
Further afield
The Classic Car Workshop
Dalton-on-Tees, near Darlington
Classic car restoration, repair and servicing, with fabrication, shot-blasting and paintwork.
The Yorkshire Motor Car Company
Wistow, near Selby
Classic car servicing, restoration, repair and race preparation, with Rolls-Royce and historic competition cars among its specialities.
LR-Refurb
North Newbald, near Market Weighton
Land Rover repairs, servicing, restoration, chassis and bulkhead changes, bodywork, paint and MOTs, from Series vehicles to Defenders.
Choosing a restorer
Ask to see work the business has done on cars like yours, and ask your owners' club who its members use; clubs are often the best source of recommendations for a particular make. Agree the work and the estimate in writing before it starts, ask for photographs as the job goes on, and agree how parts that come off the car will be kept. Check that the car is covered by insurance while it is at the workshop. For a car bought at auction, our guide to inspecting a classic car will help you decide what needs doing.
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Tell us about your businessFAQs
- Where can I get a classic car restored near Thornton-le-Dale?
- Malton Coachworks in Malton and Kartec in Pickering both list classic restoration, and AG Classic Car Tuning in Kirkbymoorside offers mobile carburettor and ignition tuning. Contact each business to check what work it takes on.
- How do I find a specialist for my make of car?
- Your owners' club is often the best place to ask, as members share which workshops they use. Some businesses on this page also name the makes they specialise in, such as Land Rover or Rolls-Royce.
- Are the businesses on this page recommended?
- No. This is an independent list of businesses that say they work on classic cars, each checked against at least two sources. We take no payment for inclusion; check each business yourself before you hand over a car.
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Checked 28 October 2026 against each business's own website, Companies House, Footman James's garage finder, local business listings and classic car directories.
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