At Chicane, our team is a blend of skilled technicians, engineers, and automotive enthusiasts who share a passion for precision and performance. With extensive expertise across repairs, upgrades, and race preparation, we’re committed to delivering exceptional results, personalised service, and the highest standards of craftsmanship.
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Will has spent the past nine years working in the motor trade, with the majority of his experience gained at main dealers, including time with Porsche. His background covers a broad range of modern performance and prestige vehicles, and he now brings that expertise to Chicane Classics in his role as a modern vehicle technician.
Away from the workshop, Will’s hobbies naturally revolve around cars. He regularly takes part in track days and enjoys pushing both himself and his cars to their limits. When he’s not on the circuit, he can often be found downhill mountain biking, chasing speed and technical challenges on the trails.
Will brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the role, with a strong background in both the automotive industry and business management. His deep passion for cars makes him the perfect fit for our busy team, and we’re thrilled to have him on board.
Outside of work, Will’s love for all things automotive doesn’t stop. He enjoys attending motoring events and dedicates his free time to maintaining his beloved MX-5. Whether he’s managing parts or talking shop, his enthusiasm for cars shines through in everything he does.
Tim joins us as a Technician working on both modern and classic Aston Martins. Tim brings with him a vast knowledge of the motor industry and has achieved BMW Master Technician in 2016 and again in 2019. Motor sport is his passion along with mountain biking and road cycling.
Dale is a Mechanical Engineer with 20 years experience in a wide variety of disciplines, including engine and chassis building, assembly and set up, engine building and development, engine mapping and collaboration, testing both motorsport and prototype engines, machining, fabricating and welding. Dale enjoys building modified motorcycles and developing his own machining equipment in his spare time.
Mike joined us in 2022, Mike brings a wealth of knowledge and experience spanning his 20 year automotive and aviation career. Specialising in Volkswagen, Jaguar and piston aero engines, his meticulous attention to detail is evident in everything he does. With artistic flair and passion for cars Mike enjoys spending his weekends at classic shows with his family who have also inherited his love for all things automotive.
Andy has restored cars since the age of 10, quickly specialising in full ground-up restorations of vintage and classic European marques. He has also been involved in motor sport, supporting private racers (Bugatti and ERA), restoring active race cars and crewing a methanol dragster in the Top Fuel Class for over a year. Andy is into most endurance exercise, particularly long-distance running, riding and mountain hiking and is also a keen surfer
Kev has worked over 30 years in the motor trade working exclusively with high-end luxury vehicles. Kev works within Chicane’s Workshop on all aspects of Modern era Aston Martin repairs and servicing. Kevin is also a keen cyclist and motorcyclist and is restoring his own classic.
Dan is a Director here at Chicane and he oversees the Workshop. He has a detailed understanding of our industry and with many years’ experience of the Aston Martin brand.
Dan’s career history started at Richard Williams where he learnt his trade for 7 years and then he moved across to Coachwork Restoration where he worked on all models of Aston including historic examples of Aston Martin Works vehicles.
Every customer and every car will receive a personal service; you will be catered for according to your requirements and vision. Your car will benefit from the team’s critical eye and attention to detail ensuring your car’s worth is maintained. Dan’s respect for and understanding of the Aston Martin marque means advice can be given on how to secure and improve the value of your car.
Catherine is a Director here at Chicane and comes from a varied background of Marketing, Sales and Business Admin. She has helped take small businesses forward in admin and office management and has also been an Executive PA for multinational businesses. Catherine shares a love of historic cars and a passion for sports cars and racing.
John has over 25 years of experience working with this classic marque. From minor maintenance to engine building and race preparation, you can be assured your classic is in safe hands.
The team’s commitment to provide the best service possible and to achieve a high quality finish means Chicane can help you to realise your own personal ‘ultimate driving experience’.
John believes that the highest quality, the best service and end results can be achieved while being mindful of cost to the client. Communication and project updates from start to finish keep our customers informed and involved with work as it progresses.
