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Let Western Bus’s team of 25 experienced technicians help you with your school district’s next bus repair! Stage 1 of bus repair by Western Bus Parts & Service.
Western Bus Parts & Service Ltd. has been repairing and servicing buses in Vancouver for over 30 years. Our 40,000-square-foot state-of-theart facility includes 22 repair bays, three paint booths and a complete mechanical service centre. During the summer of 2010, our facility accommodated more than 30 school buses. Several buses required repairs from major motor vehicle accident damage. Many buses were brought in for minor exterior and interior work, including custom seat upholstery. Provincial safety inspec-
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tions, federal import inspections, and all types of mechanical repairs were completed on numerous school buses. Because most highway and transit coaches are rear-engine equipped, front-end accident damage to a Blue Bird front-engine school bus can be an interesting repair.
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The following is an example of a front-end hit and the different stages of the repair: 1) Vehicle in repair bay and the damaged parts begin to be removed; 2) Engine is removed and sent to Caterpillar for dyno testing; 3) Entire front-end of coach is removed and framing repairs are done; 4) New body parts are installed, fabricated and modified as required; 5) Final stage of repair – all painting and decal work are completed. Whether your school bus has been in a major motor vehicle accident, engine fire, vandalized, needs updating or simply requires a provincial safety inspection, Western Bus Parts & Service’s team of 25 experienced technicians, specialized equipment, and extensive stock of new, used and custom-fabricated parts will meet any repair requirement.
For more information, please call 604-980-4844 or email info@westernbus.ca. íľş Stage 4.
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