Martin
Founder, strategy and audits
Writes every audit and takes every first call. On your account from day one, running growth for SMEs since 2010 in the UK.
Auto Services
More Collision Work in the UK.
Better Insurance Referrals.
Built for UK owner-led businesses competing in British search. After an accident, drivers and adjusters choose shops they trust to fix it right, document the claim, and communicate clearly. Marketing has to prove that before the first estimate.
HeyLead helps body shops win local collision searches, bring in insurance-approved and direct-pay customers, and turn estimate requests into scheduled repairs in the UK.
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Trusted by auto body shops to turn local demand into booked work Serving London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and Glasgow across England, Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland in the UK.
Who This Is For
Designed for collision centres that compete on quality, cycle time and insurance-ready process, not race-to-bottom estimates in the UK. Body Shops demand shows up on Google.co.uk as "auto body shop near me" and "collision repair near me". We build marketing around postcode and town pages across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns, town plus trade. Body Shops buyers book through a UK number and a short form. Proof that converts here is Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House. Slow replies lose the job to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile. Reporting is in £ (GBP); VAT at 20% belongs in the unit economics.
check_circle Body Shops operators covering London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns
check_circle Teams that need "auto body shop near me" and "collision repair near me" on Google.co.uk
check_circle Businesses booking through a UK number and a short form, not a shared directory
check_circle Owners who want proof via Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House
Who buys, and what they search
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Who you are marketing to
- personDrivers after an accident choosing where to take the car in the UK
- personOwners with dents, scratches or bumper damage who want a cosmetic fix in the UK
- personPeople paying out of pocket or below the deductible who compare estimates in the UK
- personCustomers sent by an insurer who can still pick their own shop in the UK
- personFleet and dealer managers who need repeat paint and body work in the UK
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What buyers search for
searchauto body shop near mesearchcollision repair near mesearchcar dent repair costsearchbumper repair near mesearchbody shop that works with insurance
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Ready to book
- boltThe caller mentions an insurance claim and asks if you handle it in the UK
- boltThey upload photos or ask how to get an estimate without coming in the UK
- boltThey ask how long the repair will take and whether a rental is available in the UK
- boltThey ask for the earliest day to drop the car off in the UK
What drives their decision
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Reviews about quality, paint match and communication in the UK
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Photos of finished repairs and a clear explanation of the repair process in the UK
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Experience working with insurance companies and handling the paperwork in the UK
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A fast, easy estimate and an honest timeline, including rental car help in the UK
How we capture intent
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Collision and cosmetic pages in the UK
Pages for accident repair, dents, bumpers, paint and refinishing, with photos and a plain explanation of how a repair works in the UK.
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Google Business Profile in the UK
Your map listing with hours, photos of your shop and finished work, and a clear way to request an estimate in the UK.
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Google search ads in the UK
Ads for accident and repair searches in the UK, sent to a page where a photo estimate or a call is one step away.
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Reviews and updates in the UK
Asking for reviews after pickup and showing repair updates, so customers trust you before and after the insurer is involved in the UK.
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Our Body Shops Marketing Approach
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Body Shops demand on Google.co.uk
Body Shops shows up as "auto body shop near me" and "collision repair near me" on Google.co.uk. We capture postcode and town pages across London, Manchester, Birmingham, Leeds and UK towns, town plus trade.
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Leads that can book via a UK number and a short form
We filter tyre-kickers and job-seekers. The booking path is a UK number and a short form. Proof that converts is Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, not a shared directory lead.
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Local proof, not a price race
Messaging names coverage, Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, and response time. Slow replies lose body shops jobs to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile in the UK.
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From click to booked work
Quote, follow-up and repeat work run through a UK number and a short form. Reporting is in £ (GBP); VAT at 20% belongs in the job maths.
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Attribution under Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR
Every body shops enquiry keeps source, campaign and page. Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR is in the tag plan.
Body Shops marketing services
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SEO for Body Shops in the UK
Help nearby customers find you on Google before they call a competitor in the UK
- checkService and location pages built around searches like "auto body shop near me" in the UK
- checkClear answers to questions people ask when comparing options like "collision repair near me" in the UK
- checkTechnical fixes that make your site easy for Google to read and easy for customers to call, enquire or book in the UK
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SEM for Body Shops in the UK
Reach people who are ready to book on Google, without paying for clicks that never turn into customers in the UK
- checkGoogle Ads campaigns for "auto body shop near me" and similar high-intent searches in the UK
- checkBlocked search terms (negative keywords) that cut job-search, how-to and out-of-area clicks in the UK
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Meta Ads for Body Shops in the UK
Reach the right local audience on Facebook and Instagram with proof-led ads in the UK
- checkLocation and interest targeting matched to how body shops customers decide in the UK
- checkAd images and copy that show real proof, a clear offer and a reason to get in touch now in the UK
- checkRetargeting (follow-up ads) for people who already viewed your pricing, services or gallery pages in the UK
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Web Design for Body Shops in the UK
Pages that make it easy to understand the offer and take the next step in the UK
- checkPages built for searches like "car dent repair cost" and for quote or booking requests in the UK
- checkReviews, credentials and the areas you serve visible before anyone scrolls in the UK
- checkForms, tap-to-call buttons and booking steps tested on phones in the UK
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Analytics for Body Shops in the UK
See which channels bring real enquiries and new customers in the UK
- checkCall, form and chat tracking by campaign and landing page in the UK
- checkReporting tied to qualified leads and new customers, not vanity clicks in the UK
- checkDashboards your team can use to decide where to spend more or cut back in the UK
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CRM Integration for Body Shops in the UK
Get every enquiry into your CRM (customer tracking system) fast, with its source recorded in the UK
- checkEnquiries from website forms, calls and Facebook and Instagram lead forms sent to the right person in the UK
- checkSource tags so every sale traces back to the marketing that brought it in the UK
- checkAutomatic follow-up steps so new enquiries get a fast reply and more turn into sales in the UK
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AI Optimisation for Body Shops in the UK
Make your business easier for AI search tools to understand and recommend in the UK
- checkClear facts about your business, plus schema (hidden code that labels your details), so AI tools describe you accurately in the UK
- checkAn llms.txt file (a guide for AI tools) and consistent business details for ChatGPT, Perplexity and Google AI Overviews in the UK
- checkMonitoring how AI surfaces your brand for searches like "auto body shop near me" in the UK
Our team
The same people on the audit and on the work
Martin writes every audit and takes the first call. The same team stays on the account. 160+ businesses since 2010 in the UK.
Yoana
Social and app development
Shapes social strategy and builds practical app experiences that turn attention into action in the UK.
Mike
SEO
Owns technical, local and content SEO so the right buyers find you when demand is highest in the UK.
Robert
Paid media
Plans and manages paid search and social campaigns around qualified leads in the UK.
Elmer
Analytics
Connects tracking, attribution and reporting so decisions are based on revenue-quality data in the UK.
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Design
Creates clear brand and conversion-focused design across landing pages, campaigns and product experiences in the UK.
Certified and experienced
Certified where it matters. Accountable for the outcome in the UK.
Verified platform knowledge, 25+ years of hands-on experience, and an operating track record since 2010 in the UK.
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✓Operating since 2010Proven experience
✓What You Can Expect
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Qualified body shops enquiries from "auto body shop near me" on Google.co.uk
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Less spend lost to Checkatrade, Bark, and Google Business Profile in the UK
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Faster replies on a UK number and a short form
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A clear view of which channel booked the work
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More estimate requests from local collision and cosmetic searches in the UK
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Pages that explain process, warranties and insurance experience in the UK
This is body shops marketing designed to book real jobs and build a reputation that compounds, not just chase lead volume in the UK.
The HeyLead Difference
Marketing measured in booked jobs, not clicks
Every channel is tied back to real enquiries and won work, so you always know what your marketing is actually returning in the UK.
Budgets and reporting in £ (GBP). VAT at 20% belongs in the unit economics.
You are in good company
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format_quote I have worked with Martin and his company for several years. He managed our website and provided SEO and SEM support. He has been a great partner in this area and always produced high quality results. I recommend him for any needs you may have in this area.
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Warren Stokes
Director of Sales and Marketing, Avidian
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format_quote I have worked with HeyLead for over a decade. There is no one else I would trust with lead generation and IT. I have tried others, to my detriment. If you want someone who is dedicated and trustworthy, you could not pick someone better.
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Andrew Woodruff
CEO, Woodruff Property Management
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format_quote Our company 1800 CLEANER has worked with Martin for over two years now and we can attest he is one of the best. His technical knowledge in the SEO and online marketing space is second to none. But more importantly he cares. He listens and truly empathises with the client. We have no hesitation in recommending him.
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Michael Sweet
CEO, 1800 CLEANER
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Paul Liddiatt
Chief Marketing Officer, NewBook
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format_quote HeyLead helped us develop SEO ranking on key search terms for our platform. They also helped us build, test and manage our paid SEM program. They were very responsive to our specific goals and brought subject matter expertise, saving us a lot of time and effort.
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Joe Charlson
CEO, CallerReady
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format_quote The team at HeyLead managed our SEO and SEM with great aptitude. I would recommend their services for anyone looking to level up their search engine presence, paid or organic.
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Kim Lazaro
Digital Marketing Manager, NewBook
Frequently Asked Questions
Questions about body shops marketing? We have got honest answers in the UK.
Most body shops enquiries are time-wasters. Can you fix the quality?
Quality is targeting and message match. On Google.co.uk we split "auto body shop near me" from cheap research. The filter is a UK number and a short form plus Trustpilot, licence marks, and a Google Business Profile that matches Companies House, not another form field.
How quickly will Body Shops see results?
Paid can produce qualified enquiries in weeks. SEO on Google.co.uk compounds.
Do we have to sign a long contract?
No. It is month to month, with no commitment, and free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Most clients stay because "auto body shop near me" and booking via a UK number and a short form perform.
How do you report on what is working?
Reporting is enquiries and booked work, tied to Google.co.uk and postcode and town pages. Every lead has a source. Consent Mode v2 and UK GDPR is in the measurement plan.
How do people choose a body shop after an accident in the UK?
Many get a suggestion from their insurer, a tow driver or a friend, then check the shop's reviews, photos of finished work and how clearly it explains the claim steps. Drivers have the right to pick their own shop in many cases, and they compare how well the shop communicates, not just the estimate in the UK. Campaigns follow Google.co.uk and how local buyers actually enquire.
What counts as a good estimate request for a body shop in the UK?
A good request includes photos of the damage, the make and year, whether the car is drivable and whether an insurance claim is open. A person asking for a price over the phone with no details, or a part for a home repair, is not. We track which pages and ads bring complete requests in the UK.
Is there a busy season for collision and body work in the UK?
Winter weather, icy mornings and holiday traffic often bring more collisions, and hail or storm damage can create a sudden rush. Cosmetic work like scrapes and dents is steadier and often booked before a sale or lease return. We plan content around your own pattern of jobs in the UK.
How do I show my registration, training and insurance in the UK?
State your trade registration, the manufacturer or industry repair training your technicians hold, your business insurance and the written repair warranty in plain words. Drivers also look for proof the shop can calibrate driver-assist sensors. You confirm every detail we publish in the UK.
Marketing from $500 USD a month
Month to month, no commitment. One fee covers the pages, the search and ad work and the tracking. Ad spend is separate and stays in your own accounts in the UK.
Starting at
$500 USD per month
Free to cancel with 1 month's notice. Tell us what you sell and where. We come back with what the first month would fix in the UK.
Get a Free AuditWhat $500 a month covers
Pages
IncludedPages built around the searches your buyers actually type in the UK.
Search and ads
IncludedSearch and ads aimed at people ready to enquire in the UK.
Tracking
IncludedCalls, forms and bookings tagged to the search, ad or page behind them in the UK.
Let's Grow Your Collision Pipeline in the UK
If you run a body shop and want more quality estimate requests without depending only on insurance lists, let us talk in the UK.