Elite Garages opens Isle of Wight branch at former ATS site

The new garage is located on the former ATS site at 44-50 South Street, Newport, Isle of Wight, PO30 1JG, directly opposite Morrisons.

• Elite Garages to move into former ATS site in central Newport

Elite Garages has been a family-run business for more than 60 years, with three generations of the family working together, and Newport is their 16th vehicle repair centre.

Richard Whittemore, managing director, said: “We pride ourselves in being a local garage which delivers the personal touch you would expect from a family business.

Cutting the ribbon at the new Elite Garages Newport site this morning.

"The whole team has worked so hard to get our Newport site ready for opening.

"Our Isle of Wight customers can expect competitive prices and a friendly, trustworthy service from our highly experienced team.”

The Elite Garages Newport branch is overseen by area manager Mark Stevens, who already manages branches in Portsmouth, Brighton and Pulborough.

Mark said: “We’re excited to be opening in the Isle of Wight. The great location in Newport means it’s easy to leave your vehicle with us, or you can enjoy our free customer WiFi while waiting for your vehicle.

"We have brand new, state-of-the-art equipment in our workshop and a spacious, modern waiting room for our customers." 

Mark’s team includes skilled vehicle technicians and MoT testers Pete, Jason, Shane, James and Sam.

Pete Hayward, manager, who has lived on the Isle of Wight for over 30 years, is excited to be managing the new site.

Pete said: “We’re looking forward to meeting lots of new customers and providing the Elite service on the Isle of Wight!

"We offer a great range of services and vehicle repairs, servicing all makes and models. We also have a fantastic team with a combined experience of more than 100 years.” 

The reception area at the new Elite Garages Newport branch, which opened today.

Elite Garages Newport offers a vast range of services including MoTs, tyres, servicing, brakes, clutches, exhausts, batteries, diagnostics, air con, wheel alignment and other mechanical repairs. 

With thousands of tyres in stock, Elite Garages Newport have tyres for everything from a wheelbarrow to a Ferrari, at extremely competitive prices. 

To celebrate the opening of the new site in Newport, Elite Garages has various opening offers and prize draws on offer.

Every customer who visits Elite Garages Newport within the first month of opening will be entered into a prize draw to win a set of four Bridgestone tyres!

Even if you only visit for a free vehicle check, you will be entered into the draw.

The Elite Garages Newport opening special offers include a free MoT with a Premium Service and 15 per cent off brakes and clutches.

They are also offering £10 off when you buy four Rapid tyres, or £5 off when you buy two Rapid tyres. 

Customers can also book a free Spring Vehicle Check, where the team at Elite Garages will check your tyres, battery, coolant, wiper blades, lights and more for free!

The full range of opening special vouchers can be found on their website: www.elitegarages.co.uk/newport. 

You can book your vehicle in to Elite Garages Newport by calling 01983 478176 or visiting the website.