About us

We’re an independent, family-run automotive repair workshop near St Austell in mid-Cornwall – with a proud heritage and a strong focus on quality and customer care.

The story of KJ RULE

These are some of the milestone moments in the development of KJ Rule.

1977

Keith (who KJ Rule are named after) started the business from his home garage

Keith (who KJ Rule are named after) started the business from his home garage

1984

The business grew into a bigger workspace in Foxhole, with a capacity for four cars

The business grew into a bigger workspace in Foxhole, with a capacity for four cars

1989

We took on our first permanent staff members

We took on our first permanent staff members

1992

We joined the local apprenticeship scheme and took on our first trainee technicians

We joined the local apprenticeship scheme and took on our first trainee technicians

2002

Moved to larger current premises in Nanpean, a village near St Austell

Moved to larger current premises in Nanpean, a village near St Austell

2003

The KJ Rule team grows to eleven staff members

The KJ Rule team grows to eleven staff members

2005

We won our first ‘Small body shop of the year’ award

We won our first ‘Small body shop of the year’ award

2006

KJ Rule was approved for our first brand partnership with Mercedes Benz

KJ Rule was approved for our first brand partnership with Mercedes Benz

2008

Achieved the BS 10125 Kitemark for Vehicle Damage Repair for the first time.

Achieved the BS 10125 Kitemark for Vehicle Damage Repair for the first time.

2013

A record fourth win for small bodyshop of the year award

A record fourth win for small bodyshop of the year award

2013

Won Gold at the Cornwall Business Awards for Best Family Business and at the Bodyshop Awards

Won Gold at the Cornwall Business Awards for Best Family Business and at the Bodyshop Awards

2019

Awarded the Volvo Paint & Body High Achiever Award as dealer partner for Vertu Volvo Truro

Awarded the Volvo Paint & Body High Achiever Award as dealer partner for Vertu Volvo Truro

2020

Became a carbon neutral site for the first time, marking a major step forward in our commitment to environmental responsibility

Became a carbon neutral site for the first time, marking a major step forward in our commitment to environmental responsibility

2021

Became an approved repairer partner for Stellantis, strengthening our manufacturer partnerships

Became an approved repairer partner for Stellantis, strengthening our manufacturer partnerships

2022

Completed a full rebuild of our customer reception and office block, transforming the space for an improved customer experience

Completed a full rebuild of our customer reception and office block, transforming the space for an improved customer experience

2022

Won the Volvo Paint & Body Award for the second time, recognising our continued commitment to quality

Won the Volvo Paint & Body Award for the second time, recognising our continued commitment to quality

2023

Welcomed our first manufacturer-specific apprentice, Dylan, in partnership with the Volkswagen Group Paint & Body Apprenticeship scheme

Welcomed our first manufacturer-specific apprentice, Dylan, in partnership with the Volkswagen Group Paint & Body Apprenticeship scheme

2024

Keith retired and handed the running of the business to his son and daughter

Keith retired and handed the running of the business to his son and daughter

Independence and integrity

KJ Rule began as a labour of love and flourished as a family-run business. It remains that way today. While our techniques and tools are at the cutting edge, we’re guided by the values and personal touch we’ve had since the beginning.

Throughout our decades of service, we’ve never settled for less than brilliant results and exceptional service for our customers. Every member of our team shares the passion, expertise and independent spirit to make this happen.

Meet the KJ Rule team

Our facilities

At our workshop in Cornwall, our state-of-the-art equipment and innovative digital tech power us to perform outstanding work on your vehicle.

Accurate crash repair and chassis alignment

A guaranteed service, using manufacturers’ recommended fixed bracket systems to achieve precision results.

Instant computer-aided quotations

Get accurate on-the-spot quotes, thanks to industry-leading web-based estimating systems from Audatex and Glassmatix.