Watts Bus & Coach Works

Providing Quality Workmanship and Superb Service

Here at Watts Bus and Coach Works we do everything associated with buses, coaches, mini buses and campervans.

In our workshop we: Refurbish, Repair, Retrofit Seat Belts, Repaint, Rebuild, Mechanical & Insurance Repairs.

We have a wide range of body and mechanical parts to suit most models and makes available (early day to present day models).

We sell buses, coaches, mini buses and campervans (early days to present day models).

Providing the Services You Need.

If you need some work done we can help you.

We offer numerous services to the Bus/Coach owners or enthusiasts. Whether you need refurbishments, repairs, seat belts retrofits, a paint job, a complete rebuild, or mechanical & insurance repairs look no further than us. We have a highly skilled staff on hand to complete the job diligently and quickly for you convenience.

Our expertise in the bus world reaches back three generations so no matter what model you have, we have seen it before and know the right methods to get the job done right.

Service Feature List

 

• Body Repanelling
• Upgrade your coach from 49 passenger to a 57 passenger (W/C is removed)
• Rust and body repairs
• Video/Audio system installations
• Floor replacements
• Complete interior modifications
• Stretch Panel replacements
• Roof Raising
• Frame Inspections (QLD Certified)
• Life Extensions
• A/C installation
• Wheel Chair access installations
• General / Smash repairs to all makes and models
• Paint Work

The History that shaped our Business...

The original factory was in Stanley Street, Woollongabba, Brisbane near the corner of Main Street. In 1937 another factory was opened at 5 Wellington Road, Woollongabba, Brisbane, about a quater of a mile east, and the two factories were in operation until the early 1940's. The Wellington Road factory is still in use by Watts Bus and Coach Works Pty Lmt owned by Barrie Watt for the repair, refurbishment and repainting of buses.

A number of yards are also operated where buses for resale are stored and also Barrie Watts extensive collection of Watt Brothers bodied buses. The collection includes bodies built 6/6/45 for Greyhound on Ford foward-control chassis; 10/10/48 for Turner of Lismore on Ford normal-control chassis; 30/6/63 for Turner of Lismore on Reo Gold Crown foward-control chassis; 20/10/57 for Duffy and Sons, Bunderberg on Leyland Tiger Cub underfloor-engine chassis and 3/9/63 for Gatton Agricultural College, Gatton on Bedford SB3 chassis.

Brisbane’s Most Experienced Bus & Coach Repair Service!

Experience gained over the past 70 plus years repairing and making bus's and coaches.  We're a Full Service bus repair and coach Service Company. We're available by appointment to repair, upgrade, and refit the mechanical and body components of your bus or coach!

Looking for parts? Converting a coach? Changing components, transmissions? Look no farther! Watts Bus & Coach Works has a large parts supplier network that allows fast and reliable supply of any parts you require.

Need a Vintage Vehicle for media work? For a movie, commercial shoot or other media event, Call us today to discuss your needs.
We can upgrade your air conditioning system, repair or replace body parts, including glass, lens and marker assemblies, and more!

Refurbishments

With trade skills ranging from coach building, panel beating, sheet metal workers, fitters, mechanical, automotive trimming, auto electrical, sign writing to carpenters, we have the talent to re-model or restore your vehicle to new condition. Whether you want a full interior / external refurbishment, a new looking image or just some minor re-modeling, Watts Bus & Coach Works is your one stop shop. We can remove your body rust, panel dents, repair fiberglass damage, remove floor rot, re-paint, full interior strip and sign write to your fleet livery.

Everything you need

Barrie Watts 3rd Generation in the Bus & Coach Industry
This Family owned businesss has been around for over 70 Years.

Bus & Coach Sales

If you need help buying or selling your Bus or Coach We have the expertise to help you.
We have an active list of buyers and sellers nationwide.
Pickup or delivery is available anywhere in Australia.

In the Movies

Watts Bus and Coach Works is able to supply Vintage Vehicle's for media work? For a movie, commercial shoot or other media event, Call us today to discuss your needs.
 

We have an extensive range of antique vintage buses from most eras of bussing history.  Many Australian films and adverts have included buses from our collection over the years, so if you’re in need of something out of the ordinary please feel free to call and discuss your needs.