The Peterborough Evening Telegraph

£4m showroom is set to create jobs

- By Paul Grinnell paul.grinnell@nationalwo­rld.com @PTPaulGrin­nell

A new £4 million car dealership has opened in Peterborou­gh and is gearing up to create jobs.

Big Motoring World has just re-opened its new-look dealership in Fengate after the building underwent a multi-million pound revamp.

And bosses at the company say they plan to increase the 650 workforce as operations at the 3.5 acre Fengate site start to grow.

The Peterborou­gh Fengate showroom and premises, which hold 450 vehicles, were bought last October and now stock a range of family cars including brands such as Ford, Peugeot, Vauxhall, Kia and more.

The re-opening comes six months after the launch of the neighbouri­ng Peterborou­gh Werrington store, which was bought at the same time.

It means Big Motoring

World now operates five used car retail outlets across the UK.

Chief executive, Peter Waddell, said: “We’re delighted to be opening the doors of our fifth car supermarke­t branch and expanding our award-winning car buying experience further within the city of Peterborou­gh.

"The news today marks an important milestone in our commitment to the residents of Peterborou­gh.

“At Big Motoring World, we’re big on what matters to our customers, which include everything from value, choice and quality to service, convenienc­e and trust. Our new Peterborou­gh Fengate store will deliver on all of these commitment­s, and more.”

Mr Waddell said the company would be looking to expand its 650-workforce as operations scale up at the Peterborou­gh Fengate supermarke­t over the coming months.

Dealer principal, Adam Hanif, who also runs the neighbouri­ng Peterborou­gh Werrington car supermarke­t, said: “Our new Peterborou­gh Fengate store will allow us to provide a better car buying experience within a stone’s throw of the city centre.

"We’ll be stocking a huge range of cars, and have access to thousands more in our group stock, giving local residents much more choice when it comes to buying their next car.”

Last year, the company sold 21,500 cars.

 ?? ?? Some of the staff at the new-looking Big Motoring World in Fengate, Peterborou­gh, which has just undergone a £4 million renovation.
Some of the staff at the new-looking Big Motoring World in Fengate, Peterborou­gh, which has just undergone a £4 million renovation.

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