Dack Motor Group has invested £100,000 in relocating its car and van body repair and restoration operation from a 3,000 sq ft building in Lincoln’s Doddington Road to a 9,500 sq ft unit in Station Road, North Hykeham, formerly occupied by Cromwell Tools.
The motor company’s new site, part of Lindum Group’s property portfolio, includes a spray booth big enough to accommodate the largest vans so that painting can be done in one go without the need to remove panels.
There is also new office and reception space, and the generous floor area means there is ample room for customers’ vehicles, as well as supplies and tools.
Five vehicle technicians, a receptionist and manager Dave Hornsey work at the new body shop and there are plans to take on two more technicians and an extra receptionist.
Mr Hornsey said: “Since re-locating, we have already had so many people asking us to take more work on, whereas previously we did not have the space to do it. The new spray oven is 12ft high which means it’s big enough to get a Mercedes Sprinter in for painting – previously we had to remove the panels for painting separately.
“We use less gas as a result so it’s a greener way of working. Our technicians are qualified and experienced in repairing electric, diesel and petrol vehicles. All paint is mixed on site and all metal, oils and bumpers are recycled.”
