5:56 am, June 2, 2011
SOUTH coast motor group Hendy is set to open a brand new Ford dealership in Southampton.
The move is part of Hendy Group’s long term investment plans for the region.
The family-owned company will open Hendy Ford at West Quay offering customers new and used car sales, servicing and repairs.
Hendy Group, which celebrated its centenary as a Ford dealer in November last year, has relocated its Shirley Road operation to the new West Quay dealership.
‘We are delighted to announce this move to higher profile facilities next door to our successful Honda dealership,’ said Hendy Group managing director Paul Hendy.
‘These plans have been on the drawing board for some time so we are delighted to be finally making that move.’
The former Shirley Road site closes on May 31 to make way for residential development and all staff will either move to the new West Quay Centre or one of the other outlets in Hampshire.
The move to West Quay for the Ford dealership follows expansion at the Leigh Road site as part of the group’s long term plans to maximise this location close to the motorway.
‘We’re delighted to be able to complete the final part of our long term investment plans which reinforce our position in the south,’ said Hendy. ‘Expanding our presence in Southampton city centre is a key move and the Leigh Road facility was always built with expansion in mind.’
