About Mike
Mike’s New Bodyshop
Mike has a brand new modern facility in Maple Ridge B.C. with a ‘new state of the art spray booth’. It’s a highly productive auto body repair and restoration shop. Originally located on Mitchell Island and founded in 2000 by proprietor Michael Webb, it has been a marvel of resourcefulness and diverse productivity. The grand opening for this new location was in August 2017 and it has been a total success.
20736 Lougheed Hwy #3
Maple Ridge, BC
V2X 2R1, Canada
Mikes Quality Bodyworks Store Front Shop
You name it, Cars, Trucks, Motorcycles, Pickups, Semi’s, Boats and even including the occasional refrigerator, have been among the roster of candidates that receive such fine attention to detail when it comes to REPAIR, PAINTING, REFINISHING and RESTORATION.
The Launch of Mike’s Quality Bodyworks
The next 5 years were very challenging back working for the pro collision shop and admittedly, a failed attempt at owning his own shop. The demise was the lack of available skilled man power to keep up with the demand that Mike had created.
In the 1998, Mike moved to Vancouver B.C. and ran a small body shop in the city for about 2 years, where he gained invaluable knowledge of the way insurance claims worked. This helped him set the stage in 2000 for the launch of his now successful shop aptly named “Mike’s Quality Bodyworks”.
Mike the Kid & Mike the Man
Can you believe it! Michael Webb took his first stab at body work at a ripe 10 years of age putting together plastic models and detailing them so intricately, and utilizing his mother’s sewing thread to fashion mock spark plug wires.
At 16 years old, he owned his first car which was a 1975 Monte Carlo. Off to Canadian Tire, he purchased a can of Bondo and followed the instructions on the back side label. Then he proceeded to purchase some cheap spray bombs and matched the paint codes with the car model to achieve, what an experienced older body worker quoted as “a job well done son”.
Well, one might argue as to who has the more charming smile in the photo below, the very young Mike or the wiser older one! We think he has retained his boyish enthusiasm, maybe lost a wee bit of that angel hair…LOL… but has gained much knowledge and skill in the art of body work.
Mike the Kid and Mike the Man
After doing a few more jobs for friends and family, and receiving flattering reviews, Mike ran a small classified ad in the local shopping news paper, with the clever headline… “Don’t junk your junker for…for the most inexpensive bodywork you will find, call Mike”. He received five phone calls, that led to five jobs, and never had a complaint. He continued doing this in his spare time for a little over a year.
Following this, Mike spent another 6 years at several shops including a high end restoration shop and semi truck shop where he learned skills working with fiberglass, sheet molded compound repairs and finally painting with professional spray equipment.
King of Motorized Hobbies
Does it have an engine, or can it be painted? Then Mike is in! He’s a darn good driver. A natural. And sure, why not, might as well give the race car a nice coat of paint, some flames, thick colour and flare. Mike’s father raced cars in the 50’s so it must be in his blood.
He tells the story of driving his first stock car at 18 years old, when he was in a 300 lap race at Flamboro Speedway in Ontario, but only lasting a mere 10 laps due to over aggressiveness. Well it was a start, right?
Mike Stock Car Action
Mike has been racing cars off to this very day. He WON the championship in 2005 at Agassi Speedway. When you walk into his living room, you are amazed by the collection of racing trophies and ribbons stacked on his display shelf.
Watersports is another aggressive fancy of Mike’s that he loves to do to the extreme. He’s rebuilt and totally customized several boats over the years including a restored 1965 Glasspar G3. He absolutely enjoys to take his friends out on the fast water in the summer and scaring them out of their wits!
Mike Driving his Speed Boat
Many customers have come up to Mike and voiced their appreciation that Mike will take on anything they throw at him. Where others will fall short and whimper away from the challenge, Mike will step in head strong and get it done to optimum customer satisfaction.
Mike Crossing the Finish Line and Takes the Checkered Flag!
“Our rates are less then the big box shops.” “Our repair hours are less then book times in most circumstances.” “Not sure about your insurance coverage? Call Mike now for free helpful information.”
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Servicing Maple Ridge and the Lower Mainland including Vancouver, Richmond, Burnaby, Coquitlam and Port Moody