Teesside’s first Ford store set to open following £3m transformation

A motor retailer has completed a £3m expansion and renovation project transforming its site into Teesside’s first Ford store.

Middlesbrough Ford is set to re-launch its site on Cargo Fleet Lane, which will see the size of its indoor new car display more than double from five to 11 vehicles.

The 3,500 sq ft extension will bring the total size of the showroom up to 9,000 sq ft, with the adjacent 16,000 sq ft forecourt providing enough display space for 250 used cars and vans.

In addition, the new-look dealership will accommodate 165 customer parking bays, 22 workshop ramps and feature a Ford Approved Bodyshop.

The site, which was previously operated as part of the North East based Jennings group, was acquired last year by Lookers as part of its nationwide acquisition strategy.

New general manager Ken Swindles commented: “We are looking forward to seeing some familiar faces at our brand-new Ford Store dealership, as well as attracting new customers from the surrounding area and beyond.

“The stage is now set for us to welcome a host of brand-new Ford models through our doors, which I’m sure our customers will already be looking forward to.

“Lookers is a brand that I have always admired, and I am excited to be joining at a time of continued investment into its nationwide network of sites.”