Over the years we've used many local (and not so local) suppliers to keep our buses going. If you have a bus, you may find some of these useful!

Here are a selection of them... some businesses may now have ceased trading - please e-mail if you find a 'dead link'!

Albert Jagger, Walsall Http://www.albert-jagger.co.uk/Default.aspx?tabid=389

Allied Rubber, Smethwick Http://www.applegate.co.uk/all-industry/allied-rubber-2215997.htm

BAINS online Catalogue (window rubbers and much more!) Http://catalogues.kellysearch.com/catalogue_page.asp?ck=83024491&search-location=gb&pg=2&cn=1

Brammer, Wolverhampton. Fan Belts, Bearings Http://www.brammer.co.uk/default.aspx

Carlyle, Smethwick (Chassis Repair work) Http://www.carlyleplc.co.uk

J A Crew (switches, relays, etc.) Http://www.jacrew.net

Direct Parts, Cheddleton (steering rams, water pumps, etc.) Http://www.direct-group.co.uk

FastFix Direct, Aston (rivets and fasteners) Http://www.fastfixdirect.co.uk/code/navigation.asp?fType=Fasteners&MainCategoryID=55902&ProductCategoryID=59320&PageID=1

Hartshorne Volvo, Walsall (Volvo/Leyland/DAF bus bits) Http://www.autowired.co.uk/listings/Listings.asp?Details=Yes&ID=4368

HMG Paints, Manchester (match and supply coach enamel) Http://www.hmgpaint.com/welcome

Innovative Springs (springs) Http://www.innovativesprings.com/default.asp

Jones Springs, Darlaston (Road Springs, brackets, bolts) Http://www.mylocalservices.co.uk/West_Midlands/Springs_and_Distributors/1023739/Jones_Springs_Engineering_Ltd.html

Machine Mart (tools) Http://www.machinemart.co.uk/

Morris Lubricants, Shrewbury (engine oil) Http://www.morrislubricants.co.uk

Morris Springs, Great Bridge (Brake pull-off springs)  Http://www.morrissprings.co.uk/

Oil Inventions, Bloxwich (power steering oil, etc.) Http://website.lineone.net/~oilinventions/index.htm

Paul Spencer Signs, Stockport (fleet logos, vehicle graphics) Http://www.paulspencersigns.com

Power Steering, Coseley (rams, pumps, etc.) Http://www.powersteeringonline.co.uk/

Screwfix (tools, etc.) Http://www.screwfix.com/

Seals Direct (window rubbers) Http://www.sealsdirect.co.uk/bbCMS/shopping.asp?intDepartmentId=4

Service Hydraulics, Darlaston (hydraulic/pneumatic hoses, pipes, fitings) Http://www.businessglobe.com/id/189039/S-H-Service-Hydraulics-Ltd.htm

Serck, Willenhall (radiator and fuel Tank repairs) Http://www.kellysearch.co.uk/gb-company-30832751.html

Teltyres, Wellington (bus & coach tyres) http://www.teltyres.co.uk

West Midland Vehicle Maintenance Ltd, West Bromwich (bus door edge seal rubber) Http://www.kellysearch.co.uk/gb-company-35027906.html

This page was last updated 19 November 2009.