Drive Motor Retail announces £2m redevelopment
Drive Motor Retail has announced a £2m redevelopment of its Darlington dealership which will transform the site into a multi-brand automotive hub.
The first refurbishment in 20 years will bring several major vehicle manufacturers together under one roof, including Citroën, Peugeot, Fiat and Abarth, alongside Fiat Professional aftersales services.
With five dedicated showrooms and expanded workshop facilities, the site will allow visitors to view and test drive up to seven new vehicle brands while also showcasing more than 130 used vehicles.
A further 13 Drive Motor Retail roles have already been created with additional recruitment underway for vehicle technicians and master technicians.
Major step
Jeff Parkin, general manager at Drive Motor Retail Darlington, said: “This investment represents a major step forward for our Darlington site and reflects the growing demand in the area. The dealership hadn’t seen a full refurbishment for more than two decades, so this redevelopment allows us to completely modernise the site and bring together an exciting range of brands in one location.
“Customers will now be able to view and test drive vehicles from several leading manufacturers in one place, alongside our extensive selection of used cars.
“We’re also incredibly proud that this investment is creating new jobs locally, and we’re continuing to recruit talented technicians to support our service capabilities.”
