Purely Porsche How Autofarm Blends Heritage Craftsmanship and Commercial Discipline | OBI Podcast

In this episode of the Oxford Business Insights Podcast, host Nick Gowens speaks with Mikey Wastie, Director of Autofarm, one of the UK’s longest established independent Porsche specialists. Having joined the business as an apprentice in the late 1990s, Mikey shares his journey from the workshop floor to company owner, along with the story behind Autofarm’s successful management buyout and its reputation for combining engineering excellence with exceptional customer care. The conversation explores how Autofarm has balanced heritage with innovation, why trust remains central to the business, and how careful commercial decisions have helped it thrive for more than fifty years. In this episode we discuss • Mikey’s journey from apprentice to company owner • The story behind Autofarm and its management buyout • Balancing servicing, restoration and bespoke Porsche projects • How technician video reports build customer trust • Growing through reputation, events and loyal customers • The future of Porsche, electric vehicles and synthetic fuels • Why commercial discipline is just as important as craftsmanship • Building a specialist business that stands the test of time ⸻ Watch or listen to Oxford Business Insights YouTube Channel    / @oxfordbusinessinsightspodcast   Spotify Show https://open.spotify.com/show/3H3KxJs... ⸻ Learn more about Autofarm https://www.autofarm.co.uk