We’ve expanded our workshop!

We’ve just completed a major expansion, increasing our workshop capacity by 50 per cent with the addition of a neighbouring 2,000 sq ft unit here at Enterprise Park.

The new space is purpose-built to accommodate electric vehicles (EVs), commercial vehicles (CVs), and motorhomes, and includes a dedicated bay for advanced vehicle diagnostics.

“We’re all incredibly excited about this expansion,” said Tim Benson, Managing Director at Oldfields Garage. “It’s about staying ahead of industry changes and ensuring we have the capacity, tools, and expertise to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

The upgraded workshop is fitted with advanced equipment, including a 6.5m four-post ramp for larger commercial vehicles and motorhomes, a dedicated EV ramp capable of battery replacement work, and a diagnostics area for advanced fault-finding.

Tim said: “We’re seeing increased demand for commercial vehicle and motorhome servicing, and the new workshop allows us to cater to these markets more effectively. There has also been a 61 per cent increase in EV and hybrid work, when comparing the first four months of the year against the same period in 2024.

“The new EV bay not only supports this demand but also reassures our customers that we’re equipped and qualified to continue servicing their needs, should they want to make the switch to electric.”

Paul Benson, who founded Oldfields Garage with his wife Cheryl in 1991 and is father to Tim, said: “Cheryl and I started Oldfields with a simple goal: to offer good, honest service to our local community. Back then, we were running a small workshop and a traditional attended fuel station.

“To see how the business has grown under Tim’s leadership is incredibly rewarding. It still carries the same values we built it on, just with a few more ramps and a lot more technology.”

The new unit, connected to the existing workshop, allows for seamless workflow while maintaining its commitment to efficiency and customer care.