Rotherham garage charges up growth plans

An independent garage in Rotherham is advancing its growth strategy by expanding into the electric vehicle (EV) service market to support shifting customer needs.

Treeton Auto Services has invested significantly in new premises at Canklow Meadows Industrial Estate, doubling its workshop space to include two EV repair bays and eight ramps, with plans to open an MOT testing facility.

Recognising the rising demand for EV maintenance, founder Dave Geldard expanded Treeton’s capabilities, adding four jobs and leveraging SYMCA’s skills bank to train mechanics in EV systems, a move Dave says will “futureproof the business”.

He said: “Expanding to larger premises is a major milestone for Treeton Auto Services, one that will result in new jobs being created.

“We have recognised that vehicles on Britain’s roads are changing and our business needs to respond to these changing demands. 

“Adding an MOT testing facility to the business has been a long-held ambition of mine, and the relocation means that we are finally able to put these plans into practice."

Founded in 2008, Treeton’s new premises positions the company to meet the increasing number of EV owners looking beyond dealerships for vehicle maintenance.

Dave added: “Although electric vehicles experience the same wear and tear as petrol cars when it comes to brakes and tyres, a greater degree of specialist knowledge is required when diagnosing and repairing faults associated with the cables, battery and vehicle drive train and due to the high voltages involved, additional workshop space is needed to work safely on the vehicles.

“At present, there are very few options for electric car owners when it comes to repairing and maintaining their vehicles beyond the main dealerships and I predict that demand for electric vehicle repairs and maintenance is likely to be an area that will see significant growth in the years to come.”

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