Garage set for revamp after £200,000 cash boost
ACCRINGTON Garages in East Lancashire has announced a refurbishment programme at its dealership, thanks to funding support provided by The Royal Bank of Scotland in a deal worth £200,000.
The showroom and service centre on Burnley Road will be upgraded and modernised as part of the planned renovations, bringing the dealership in line with Vauxhall corporate standards.
Works are underway with a view to completing the programme this month which has been partly self-funded alongside a cash injection worth £175,000 from the bank.
Established in 1993, Accrington is still today a family business run by father, Wal Singh and sons, Moni and Jag. The company employs more than 20 full-time staff and last year achieved a turnover of £4m.
The team at Accrington Garages has secured a manufacturer award for customer service, placing it amongst the best dealers in the UK. Every year the British manufacturer recognises customer reviews and rewards top performing retailers for their exemplary levels of customer service in both sales and aftersales.
Managing director of Accrington Garages Wal Singh said: “We are really excited about the refurbishment works and look forward to seeing the finished results which will provide a comfortable, modern setting to display our new and used cars.
“The icing on the cake this year was winning the Vauxhall Customer Excellence Award which is a real achievement for all the staff here at Accrington. After being in the trade for 22 years, I am proud to say those same family values still exist in our business today.
“David Mitchell and the team at RBS have been instrumental in allowing the refurbishment to take place. We have worked in partnership with them since we started out in business in 1993 and the support we have received during this time has been excellent.”
David Mitchell, relationship director of Motor Retail at RBS, said: “I am pleased we can support companies in the industry, like Accrington Garages, seeking to make improvements to their business.
“Accrington Garages is an award-winning family business and a company we are delighted to be associated with. The new-look showroom and service centre will no doubt create a modern setting well suited to the cars they sell.”
