About Us

Our team at Unley Motor Bodies are fully qualified and dedicated to minimise the frustration of an already unpleasant situation. By assisting clients through the claims and repair process from the very first call to collecting your vehicle, our aim is to provide you with the highest standard of repairs with superior customer service.

Our facility has been designed to produce premium-quality, efficient repairs. This has been achieved through significant capital expenditure and reinvestment in equipment, such as our Car-O-Liner™ repair bench comprising our Car-O-Tronic™ measuring system for complete accuracy in body repair realignment, and Lowbake Ovens. By utilizing the latest technology, Unley Motor Bodies has the ability to repair damaged vehicles to exacting manufacturer specifications and restore paintwork to factory-finish standard.

Meet the Team

  • Marc Caporrella

    OWNER/MANAGER

    Marc has owned and managed Unley Motor bodies for almost 30 years, and been in the industry for over 40 years. Marc is passionate about the crash repair industry and strives to offer his clients the very best service and the highest standard of repairs. He has a very hands on approach and you will often catch him in the workshop. He is responsible for the day to day running of the business and takes great pride in the standard of work that leaves our workshop.

  • Peter Ryan

    ESTIMATOR & CUSTOMER SERVICE

    Peter has over 45 years experience in the Crash Repair Industry. He is responsible to get your damaged vehicle into our workshop and get you back on the road as quickly and worry free as possible. Peter will organise the quote using “auto quote” a specially designed program to cost labour and parts needed to repair your vehicle to original condition. He will then present it to your insurance company for their approval.

  • Angela May

    ADMINISTRATION MANAGER & CUSTOMER SERVICE

    Angela will generally be the first friendly contact you will meet when you ring or come in to Unley Motor Bodies. Angela wears many hats and has worked in administration for many years her roles include looking after customer enquiry, accounts, general office duties just to name a few .

  • Kathy Doley

    PARTS ADMINISTRATION & CUSTOMER SERVICE

    Kathy has been in the motor industry for over 40 years in various roles including spare parts, vehicle sales and customer relations. She will be more that happy to assist you with any enquiry regarding your repairs.

Historic photo of team in front of shop

History

Our facility has been designed to produce premium quality, efficient repairs. This has been achieved through significant capital expenditure and reinvestment in equipment such as our Global Jig Repair Bench, Car-O-Liner chassis repair system and Lowbake Ovens. By utilising the latest technology, Unley Motor Bodies has the ability to repair damaged vehicles to exacting manufacturer specifications and restore paintwork to factory finish standard.Unley Motor Bodies has been serving the Unley community and surrounding suburbs for well over 50 years. Originally trading as FF Motor Body Repairs in the 1970′s and 1980′s. Marc Caporrella purchased the business in 1996 and together with one other staff member began building Unley Motor Bodies to what is today.

Over the past 30 years the business has taken on many changes and from humble beginning’s now employ’s 15+ staff. The workshop started as a one shed operation and over the years with renovations, extensions, new buildings and blood sweat and tears Unley Motor Bodies is very proud to be amongst the leading collision repairers in Adelaide with modern facilities and a fully equipped workshop.

Unley Motor Bodies sponsored Variety Bash vehicle

Community

Over the years Unley Motor Bodies have been a active member of the community. Supporting and Sponsoring organisations such as the Variety Bash, Australian International Pedal Prix just to name a few.

AUSTRALIAN INTERNATIONAL PEDAL PRIX

  • 1999

  • 2004

  • 2005

HIGH SCHOOL WORK EXPERIENCE PROGRAM

  • 2006

VARIETY CLUB BASH

  • 2008

  • 2010