Bowker Motor Group has opened three new vehicle preparation centres in Blackburn and Preston. The facility in Preston is the first to offer high-voltage battery repair to other Porsche network partners.
In Blackburn, the new centre is located at Greenbank Business Park. The site features 18 workshop bays, serving Bowker BMW and MINI. In Preston, two new vehicle preparation centres have opened next to its existing aftersales centre on the Docklands. This facility includes 22 workshop bays and serves Bowker BMW, MINI, and Porsche.
Jonathan Rogan, aftersales director at Bowker Motor Group, said: “The new centres are an important development for us. They enhance our ability to prepare vehicles to the highest standards before they reach our customers.
“Having preparation facilities closer to our centres increases our capacity and speeds up the process even more.
“The repair facilities are another important part of our aftersales offer. Strategically, we want to be at the heart of the new EV repair needs of the region. The new high-voltage battery repair hub is the first in the North West. We’re very proud of that.”
Both Blackburn and Preston will also offer wheel repairs to private and trade customers.
The new preparation centres include new paint booths and powder coating facilities. New facilities also include diamond-cut wheel lathes and machinery, and vehicle photo booths. The centres also boast BMW Group’s latest remote diagnostic equipment.
Rogan said: “The new centres serve as a specialised hub for the thorough inspection and preparation of vehicles, reflecting Bowker Motor Group’s commitment to quality service.
“Whether it’s the convenience of remote diagnostics or the latest paint booth or diamond lathe machinery, these tools are essential for keeping a BMW, MINI or Porsche running smoothly and preserving its value.”
