A MUCH loved car garage is closing down permanently after 40 years as locals reminisce over “first class” service.
Devoted customers were devastated to hear the team at Briggate Service Garage in Whittlesey, Peterborough will be shutting up shop imminently.
The popular garage has provided “excellent service” for more than four decades but will see it’s last motor on December 20.
It comes as owner Paul heads into “well deserved retirement”, his dedicated staff announced on social media.
In a statement on Facebook they wrote: “Briggate Service Garage is closing on 20th December 2024.
“We would like to extend our thanks to all of our loyal customers over the years for their support, it has been a pleasure to serve everyone and Paul is now heading into a well deserved retirement.
“I’m sure all our customers past and present would join us in wishing Paul and his very able team all the best for whatever is next, and in extending our thanks to him for working so hard at Briggate Service Garage for the last 40 years.”
Fans of the garage were disheartened to hear of the impending closure, but showered Paul with well-wishes.
“Years of excellent service for all the family over the years Paul enjoy your retirement you will all be missed,” wrote one customer.
Another added: “Thank you Paul to you and your team over the last 25+ years. A truly exemplary service.
“You have worked hard and deserve many happy years not worrying about opening up.
“Although a lot of people in Whittlesey will really miss you, your team and the service you provided. Happy retirement.”
A third agreed: “Happy retirement Paul. Thank you for your service over the years . You and your team have always been first class. Take care.”
“Thankyou for everything you have done for me and mum over the years. Sooo many years you have fixed our cars, towed us home . All the best,” penned someone else.
This comes as a beloved family-run car dealership has apologised to customers after closing down with no warning.
Customers will now have to go five miles out of their way to get hold of cars from one of the world’s biggest brands.
Locals of Newton Abbot, Devon, were left baffled late last month when the Swanson Motor Company suddenly closed its doors.
Elsewhere, a major dealership was forced to close down five showrooms after the business fell into administration.
Marsh Holdings Limited, based in Exeter, Devon, has been forced to shut up shop – just months after it sold its Kia franchise.
Meanwhile, another dealership cleared the forecourt after 30 years of business – blaming a popular car brand’s failures.
