National brand snaps up well known North Wales garage

A well known garage set up by its owner 30 years ago has been sold to a national brand.

Fix Auto UK has taken on the Ian Hughes Motor Body Repair Centre in Colwyn Bay.

It was set up by Mr Hughes, who is retiring from the industry after establishing the business over the last three decades.

Mr Hughes’s son Simon will stay with the operation and will be taking on the role of general manager going forward.

Ian Hughes (centre right) and his son, Simon (right) with Ian Pugh of Fix Auto UK and Head of Franchisee Development Mark Hutchins (FIX Auto UK)

The 15,400 sq ft bodyshop will now transition into Fix Auto Colwyn Bay.

Ian Pugh of Fix Auto UK said: “Establishing Fix Auto Colwyn Bay is the next development in our strategy to create scale in a mature market, either by organic growth with new franchisees, or via acquisition.

“We are now in the process of rebranding the repair centre and investing in the latest equipment to maximise efficiency.

“Once this is complete, the site will officially become Fix Auto Colwyn Bay.

“I wish Ian all the best in his well-earned retirement and look forward to working with Simon and the team, as part of our family.”