Car dealership drives expansion plans with acquisition

A used car dealership has revealed its acquisition of trade and assets of Midlands and Yorkshire car retailer Available Car.

The deal sees Big Motoring World add 200 employees and a seventh and eighth location in Leeds and Cannock to its group.

In October 2020, the firm laid out its plans to seek further premises across the nation. Since then, the dealership has expanded into Wimbledon and four other retail sites to its portfolio including the latest two dealerships in Leeds and Cannock, announced today.

Founder and Chief Executive Peter Waddell said: “The news today highlights the next milestone in our nationwide expansion. We have a well-proven omnichannel technology-first business model that’s proved to be sustainable even in tough trading conditions.”

“We look forward to bringing our car buying experience to the people of Yorkshire and the West Midlands as we continue to grow our business nationally. Available Car’s family-owned heritage, focus on high quality service, and large, well-located sites are an ideal foundation for our platform.”

“Our customers love our straight-forward and honest approach to vehicle retailing and the value proposition we offer. Our vehicles are priced to sell, and we focus heavily on the customer experience, eliminating the pain points seen at most dealerships.”