#8 Your Garage - Expanding Your Garage Business
Your Garage is kindly sponsored by https://www.1tec.co.uk/
In this episode of Your Garage, we head to Stapleford and Mansfield with the Lindley's team as they take on two very different expansion projects. One is a high‑street acquisition years in the making, the other a closed Volvo dealership that landed at just the right time. Together, they show the highs, lows, and realities of growing a garage business.
What’s Inside This Episode?
✅ The long negotiations and financial hurdles behind acquiring a high‑street site
✅ Why timing never feels “right” but opportunities can’t be ignored
✅ Walking through a former Volvo dealership and the fleet opportunities it creates
✅ The gamble of goodwill vs. greenfield and which model pays off faster
✅ How centralised support and partnerships are critical when scaling
✅ The risks, excitement, and vision behind opening two new sites at once
To learn more about Lindley's Autocentres, visit https://lindleysautocentres.co.uk
Episode Breakdown:
0:00 - First site & acquisition strategy
5:00 - Negotiations, lease issues & cash flow
10:10 - Second site reveal: Volvo dealership
15:00 - Reception, workshop & support setup
20:39 - Financing, greenfield risks & sponsor
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