Porsche to create 30 jobs with 43,000 sq ft Preston dealership

A new Porsche showroom coming to Preston will create 30 jobs.

Porsche Cars GB Limited has tasked autodealer Bowker Motor Group with operating the centre, which will be located on the junction of Watery Lane and Strand Road.

Plans for the the 43,000 sq ft dealership, due to be submitted this month, include a 35-car showroom and a 13-bay workshop.

Porsche Centre Preston will be the 38th site in the luxury car brand’s UK network and the 11th in Bowker Motor Group’s portfolio.

Paul Bowker, Bowker Motor Group chief exec, said: “I’m delighted that Bowker has been chosen by Porsche GB to represent them here in Lancashire.

“The brand needs no introduction to drivers. It’s synonymous with engineering excellence and the production of some of the most exciting cars on the planet.

He added“At Bowker, we have already established award-winning motor retail experiences with some of the world’s most prestigious motoring brands and now we’re looking forward to building another exciting new dealership worthy of the Lancashire motoring community.“

Porsche Cars GB Limited’s general manager of operations, Peter Mahon, commented: “We are delighted to be working with the Bowker Motor Group on the new Centre in Preston.

“We select our partners carefully. We choose businesses with a strong presence in the community and with a reputation for excellent customer care. Bowker Motor Group is a perfect example.”

He continued: “We are looking forward to working together and establishing an exciting new local Porsche brand presence for Lancashire.’

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