Keep hard-to-source vehicles moving forward
A route when stock is gone
One-off manufacture gives hard-to-source vehicles a practical way forward.
Built around the job it does
Material, load, fit and operating conditions are considered before work begins.
Linked to the wider repair
Parts manufacture can sit alongside restoration, fabrication or repair work.
A practical answer when the part has vanished
Sometimes the real problem is not the repair itself but the fact the needed part no longer exists on a shelf. For older and classic vehicles, unusual brackets, mounts, housings or other components can be obsolete, damaged beyond reuse or impossible to source quickly. We use sample parts, accurate dimensions, drawings and the function of the component to guide reproduction or bespoke manufacture. Hard-to-find components taken to LMA Autotech are defined by how they need to fit and work, not just by what they happen to look like on the bench.
Made with fit, load and use in mind
Material choice, tolerances, mounting points, loads and the environment the part works in all matter before manufacture begins. A parts job planned with LMA Autotech can also tie into wider mechanical repair, restoration or fabrication work, which is useful when one missing component is holding up the whole vehicle. One-off and low-volume manufacture gives older vehicles a practical route forward when standard replacements are scarce, and the first step is always a clear assessment of the sample part, application and fit requirements.
Frequently asked questions
What do you need to copy or make a part?
A sample part is very useful, but accurate dimensions, drawings and a clear understanding of what the part does can also help. The more we know about fit, mounting points and use, the better we can assess the job properly.
Can you make one-off parts for older vehicles?
Yes. One-off and low-volume parts are often exactly what older and classic vehicles need when normal stock replacements are unavailable. We look at the application, the load and the fit requirements before deciding the best way forward.
How do you assess the part before manufacture?
We start by looking at the sample part or the information you can provide, then consider the material, tolerances, mounting points, loads and the environment the part works in. That gives us a clearer basis for deciding if manufacture is practical.