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Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair, part of AMA Group, has expanded its national network with the acquisition of Bodyline Smash Repairs in Darwin, officially rebranding the site as Wales Darwin. The move strengthens the Group’s ability to support national fleets, insurers, and owner-drivers across one of Australia’s most strategically important transport corridors.
The Darwin site, formerly operating as Bodyline Crash Repairs, brings with it a proud local legacy of service, skill and strong customer relationships. Known for its quality workmanship and deep understanding of the heavy transport industry in the Northern Territory, Bodyline has built a solid reputation among fleet operators and insurers alike.
The team’s culture, technical capability and commitment to doing the job right align perfectly with Wales’ specialist repair model and AMA Group’s national repair network. Their addition strengthens our presence in the north and ensures continued delivery of trusted, local expertise — now backed by national scale.
With growing freight and logistics activity in Northern Australia—driven by mining, defence, and long-haul transport—access to qualified heavy vehicle repair capability in the region has become increasingly vital. The addition of Wales Darwin addresses that demand, giving fleet and insurance partners confidence in consistent, high-quality repair outcomes across the country.
“Darwin is an essential link in Australia’s freight and logistics chain,” said Martin Dickinson, General Manager of Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair. “Bringing Bodyline into the Wales network means our customers—whether they’re managing national fleets, overseeing insurance claims, or running as independent operators—can access the same level of quality, turnaround and service they’ve come to expect from us in other major transport hubs.”
The site will continue to support heavy vehicle accident repairs across trucks, trailers, and buses, with plans to introduce enhanced capabilities over time. Wales Darwin will align with the operational standards of the broader Wales network and benefit from national supplier partnerships, triage systems, and customer support tools that reduce downtime and increase repair efficiency.
With this acquisition, Wales Heavy Vehicle Repair now operates nine sites nationally, including locations in Melbourne, Sydney, Brisbane, Newcastle, Perth, Adelaide, Townsville, the Mid North Coast, and Darwin. “This is about giving our customers the confidence that no matter where an incident occurs, they have a trusted partner nearby,” Dickinson added. “We’re focused on expanding in the right locations—ones that make sense for the transport industry.”
As heavy vehicle demand increases and regional supply chains become more critical, Wales continues to position itself as Australia’s leading heavy vehicle collision repair partner—offering reliable, national coverage backed by deep industry knowledge and responsive customer care.
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Rikki-Lee Merrin (General Manager Marketing) AMA Group
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