Commercial vehicle specialists since 1980.
Wales' longest-running commercial vehicle bodybuilder — a family business building bespoke van conversions, modifications and specialist fleet vehicles.
A family business with four decades on the tools.
Lonsdale Commercial Vehicle Bodybuilders have been specialising in bespoke vehicle conversions since 1980, making us Wales' longest-running commercial vehicle bodybuilder. As a family business, we're dedicated to providing the highest quality possible service — leaving you with a vehicle customised to your exact needs.
With the option to choose your vehicle or chassis directly from us, we offer a complete package. Our experienced sales staff facilitate and manage your project from build to finish, making the process easier and more personal.
We encourage our customers to interact with us from start to finish, so the finished product is exactly what they expected. We'll bring our own ideas and suggestions — but we also want to hear yours.
Straightforward reasons to work with Lonsdale.
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One supplier, start to finish
We provide the vehicle and modify it — no juggling chassis dealers, body shops and fit-out companies.
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Trusted by UK operators
Local authorities, nationwide police forces and commercial vehicle dealerships rely on us to deliver.
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Family-run, personal service
Speak to the same people from quote to handover. No call-centres, no ticket queues.
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Build or convert — we do both
Luton bodies, curtain siders, dropsides, box vans, refrigeration, racking, ply-lining — under one roof.
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We've been doing this a while
Over 40 years of commercial bodybuilding. We know what works on the road and what doesn't.
Everything you need, all done on-site.
As well as building commercial vehicle bodies, we convert and modify vehicles to spec. Services include:
- Plywood lining and internal shelving
- Windows and covert ANPR-style fit-outs
- Vehicle electrics and auxiliary wiring
- Glass carrying racks and roof racks
- Refrigeration units, tail-lifts and signage
All work is carried out on-site by our skilled workforce, including a qualified electrician for vehicle electrics and conversions.
VBRA certified. We're members of the Vehicle Builders and Repairers Association — the leading trade body for commercial bodywork and vehicle repair.
Trusted by UK fleet operators.
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We came across Lonsdale Bodybuilders by sheer coincidence and are so glad we did. We needed a new Luton van with a custom-size box. Marck and his team designed and built it to our specification — we took delivery in November 2015 and were very pleased with the quality and speed of service. We ordered an identical vehicle in August.
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Lonsdale offers high-quality bodywork and finishes on all its products. They have good customer focus and take great pride when building vehicle bodywork, and fully understand their customer's requirements. I have no hesitation in recommending this company as a reputable bodybuilder.
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Having dealt with Lonsdale for many years, I have found that they consistently meet our requirements with excellent service standards. I would thoroughly recommend Lonsdale Ltd.