Expert Welding & Fabrication Services in Banbury, Oxfordshire

MIG and TIG welding for automotive repair, MOT welding, chassis and structural work, custom fabrication, roll cages and exhaust systems — all carried out by experienced welders at our workshop in Wardington, near Banbury.

Wardington, Banbury, Oxfordshire · Just off the A361 · 4 mins from M40 (J11)

Porsche 911 rally car on workshop lift for welding and structural repair at Ant Fabrications, Wardington, Banbury

Precision Automotive Welding at Our Banbury Workshop

Welding and fabrication sit at the core of what we do at Ant Fabrications. Our workshop in Wardington, near Banbury, is equipped for both MIG and TIG welding processes, giving us the flexibility to handle everything from a simple MOT repair to complex structural fabrication work on a competition vehicle.

MOT welding is one of our most requested services. If your car has failed its test for corrosion in structural areas — sills, floor pan, chassis legs, suspension turrets or wheel arches — we can repair it properly rather than with a cosmetic bodge. We work to a high standard and can provide photos and documentation of completed repairs to assist with your retest.

For classic car owners, we regularly carry out structural restoration work that goes well beyond basic MOT requirements: cutting out rotten sections and fabricating replacement panels, rebuilding floor pans, repairing chassis rails, and restoring structural integrity to vehicles that have spent decades suffering from UK weather. This kind of structural groundwork is often what makes a full restoration possible.

Our custom fabrication capability includes roll cages for track and rally use, exhaust systems in mild or stainless steel, custom brackets and mounts, tow points, skid plates and bespoke metalwork to customer specification. Whether you come to us with engineering drawings or just an idea, we can work with you to bring it to life.

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What's Included

A full breakdown of everything covered under this service — if you have a specific requirement not listed here, just ask.

MIG Welding
Fast, strong welds for chassis, structural panels and general automotive repair
TIG Welding
Precise, clean welds for stainless exhausts, aluminium and cosmetic-quality work
MOT Welding Repairs
Structural repairs to sills, floor pans, chassis and wheel arches for MOT retests
Chassis & Frame Repair
Structural assessment and repair of damaged or corroded chassis components
Roll Cage Fabrication
Bolt-in and weld-in safety cages for road, track and competition use
Exhaust Fabrication
Custom mild steel and stainless exhaust systems fabricated to specification
Panel Fabrication
Fabrication of replacement body panels where originals are unavailable or beyond repair
Custom Metalwork
Brackets, mounts, subframe modifications and bespoke fabrication to your design

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this service — if yours isn't answered here, give us a call on 07525 873237.

What types of welding repair will fail an MOT in Banbury?
An MOT tester will fail a vehicle for excessive corrosion or holes in structural areas including the chassis, subframe mountings, floor pan, sills, wheel arches within 30cm of a suspension or steering component, and brake lines or fuel tank supports. If your vehicle has failed its MOT for welding, Ant Fabrications can assess and carry out the necessary repairs to get it through a retest.
Do you carry out MOT welding repairs near Banbury?
Yes — MOT welding is one of the most common jobs we do. We're based in Wardington, approximately 4 miles from Banbury and easily accessible from the M40 at Junction 11. We can assess your vehicle, carry out all required structural welding, and provide documentation of the work completed to support your retest.
What is the difference between MIG and TIG welding for cars?
MIG (Metal Inert Gas) welding is faster and well-suited to structural repairs, patch panels, chassis work and thicker steel sections. TIG (Tungsten Inert Gas) welding provides a cleaner, more precise weld and is preferred for thinner metals, stainless steel exhausts, aluminium components and anywhere cosmetic quality matters. We use both processes depending on the job.
Can you fabricate custom roll cages and chassis components?
Yes. We fabricate roll cages, bolt-in and weld-in safety cages for track days and competition use, as well as custom brackets, mounts, subframes and chassis modifications. All fabrication work is discussed with the customer beforehand and built to the required specification. We can also work from customer-supplied drawings or designs.

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