Bernis Factory workshop · Signes (83)
Mechanical Restoration in Signes
Restoring the mechanics of your youngtimer or classic car, in a workshop located 700 metres from the Paul Ricard circuit.
Why entrust your mechanical restoration to our workshop
- Engine and gearbox mapping tuned case by case, never generic
- Workshop located 700 metres from the Paul Ricard circuit at Le Castelet
- Official BMW M France partner and recommended by ORECA
- Three complementary trades: maintenance, preparation and restoration
- Electronic diagnostics to make older mechanics reliable again
- A single point of contact from intake to handover
What a mechanical restoration covers at Bernis Factory
Our mechanical restoration focuses on the components that make your car run and handle, step by step.
Engine refurbishment
Inspection and reconditioning of the engine components of a sports car or classic vehicle.
Gearbox and transmission
Overhaul of the gearbox and transmission to recover smooth, precise operation.
Braking and chassis
Restoring the braking and chassis so you can drive with confidence once the work is done.
Diagnostics and electronics
Fault finding and electronic reliability work on the vehicles being restored.
Solid proof for a worry-free mechanical restoration
BMW M France
Official partner for track support.
ORECA
Workshop recommended by ORECA.
Paul Ricard circuit
700 metres from the track, at Le Castelet.
Our approach to bespoke mechanical restoration
A mechanical restoration is about far more than replacing worn parts. At Bernis Factory, every project starts with a full assessment of the vehicle, whether it is a youngtimer or a classic car. Our engine engineer maps the engine and gearbox case by case, never applying a generic setting, so the mechanics regain operation true to the spirit of the car.
We then move forward step by step, from electronic diagnostics to restoring the braking and chassis. The goal stays simple: to hand you back a healthy, reliable car that is a pleasure to drive, on the road and on track. You keep a single point of contact throughout the project, which makes decisions and follow-up easier.
Mechanical restoration in Signes and around Le Castelet
Bernis Factory is located at 26 Allée de Dublin in Signes, in the Var. This location, 700 metres from the Paul Ricard circuit and Le Castelet, shapes our work around high-end sports cars and characterful vehicles. Enthusiasts from the region and visitors passing through find a workshop able to take on the mechanical restoration of their car, alongside our maintenance and preparation services.
A workshop specialised in high-end mechanical restoration
Finding a mechanical restoration workshop genuinely specialised in high-end sports cars is far from obvious. Many garages settle for standard servicing, when a classic car or a youngtimer calls for particular attention to its engine, gearbox and braking. Bernis Factory approaches these projects with the eye of an engine engineer used to tuning each car individually rather than applying ready-made solutions.
Our Signes workshop ties together three complementary trades: maintaining sports cars, preparing their engine, chassis and braking, and restoring youngtimers and classic cars. This consistency means a mechanical restoration can be the natural next step after regular servicing, or the starting point of a preparation project for the road and the Paul Ricard circuit.
To preserve the value of an older vehicle, the collector registration is governed by the French Federation of Historic Vehicles.
Frequently asked questions about mechanical restoration
What is mechanical restoration at Bernis Factory?
It is the overhaul of the mechanical components of a classic car or a youngtimer: engine, gearbox, transmission and braking. Every operation starts from the real condition of the vehicle and the use you intend for it.
Which vehicles are concerned by this restoration?
We work on high-end sports cars and characterful vehicles, from youngtimers to classic cars. Our workshop is used to brands such as Ferrari, BMW M, Mercedes AMG, Porsche or Nissan GT-R.
Do you give a price for a mechanical restoration?
Every restoration is unique and depends on the condition of the vehicle and the components to be reworked. The simplest step is to show us your car so we can study the project together and provide a suitable estimate.
Does mechanical restoration include bodywork?
Our core trade remains the mechanics: engine, gearbox, transmission, braking and electronics. Cosmetic bodywork and detailing are entrusted to partners, while we focus on mechanical reliability.
Can the car be prepared for the track after restoration?
Yes. Our workshop is 700 metres from the Paul Ricard circuit and we are an official BMW M France partner for track support. Once the mechanics are restored, we can consider a preparation suited to track use.
Let's discuss your mechanical restoration project
A classic car to make reliable again, a youngtimer to get running or an engine to rework? Tell us about your vehicle and we will work out the next steps together.