Hendy opens state-of-the art Tunbridge Wells dealership
AM100 dealership group Hendy Group will officially open its all-new, state-of-the-art car dealership on Kingstanding Way in Tunbridge Wells in January.
The new dealership, located next to the Kingstanding Retail Park off the A21, will sell, as an authorised dealer, new and used Ford, Mazda and Kia cars and Ford commercial vehicles, as well as being an authorised repair centre, providing customers with comprehensive service, maintenance and repair support.
Hendy Group has invested more than PS6 million in the disused brownfield location, which was formerly occupied by John Lewis and has been vacant since April 2021. Hendy will open its fourth dealership in Kent and 68th dealership across southern England at the Kingstanding Way facility. The site’s new workshop will include 15 service bays for both cars and trucks, as well as two dedicated MOT stations. With Hendy’s rapidly growing portfolio of electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, the site is designed to meet the needs of EV drivers, incorporating advanced infrastructure to embrace the future of mobility.
January’s site launch will coincide with the closure of the Hendy Mount Ephraim showroom, which has been acquired by a third-party for future development.
All existing Hendy staff at Mount Ephraim are being transferred, and the business is also looking to increase the total headcount at Kingstanding Way by recruiting for a wide range of roles, including apprentice technicians, apprentice sales and sales advisors.
Paul Hendy, CEO at Hendy Group, said: “This launch represents a huge vote of confidence by Hendy Group in the capabilities of our Kent-based team and in the strong commercial potential we see in the Tunbridge Wells area. While we are sad to leave Mount Ephraim, it’s been great to see the transformation of the nearby site on Kingstanding Way and we are excited to welcome thousands more customers who will be able to choose from a wider range of new and used vehicles and make the most of our new facilities.
“This latest opening underlines our long-term commitment to Kent, and we look forward to further building our presence as a leading employer in the local area through the creation of new opportunities.”
Hendy Group employs over 1,700 colleagues. The Hendy Group employs over 1,700 colleagues.
