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Expanding motor business becomes largest trader at North Tyneside’s Vroom Park

Motor Depot has launched its seventh national showroom on Vroom Car Retail Park, making the company the largest trader at the North Tyneside site where it will display around 150 cars.

Work is also under way on developing a new 10,000sqft service and car preparation centre, which will open alongside extra retail space to display more than 400 cars by the end of the year.

Managing director Stephen Butterley said: “In our first few weeks of operations it is clear that prospective customers are really at ease with the relaxed atmosphere in our showroom.

“The team on site have undergone extensive training and have fully bought in to the Motor Depot ethos of treating customers fairly. The feedback so far confirms to us we’re on the right track and we’re confident we’ll build a successful operation in the North East.”

The retail park was purchased and regenerated in a multi-million pound development project by regional investment company Northumberland Estates.

Vroom is based on the Tyne Tunnel Industrial Estate, opposite the Silverlink Retail Park, and at the intersection of the A19 and A1058 Coast Road.

To add to Vroom’s success, over £100,000 was recently invested by Northumberland Estates in advertising campaigns, including print and broadcast, to market the retail park to consumers across the region.

The site, managed and marketed by Bradley Hall, displays over 800 cars across several dealerships.

Laura Walker, estate management surveyor for the property firm, said: “Motor Depot is a fantastic addition to the Vroom Car Retail Park. I am sure the business will thrive at the site, which is now well known throughout the region thanks to the investment and development made by Northumberland Estates.

“The site has proven very popular as it offers flexible business space, and there is also an opportunity to build bespoke and self-contained dealerships on the adjoining site.”

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