#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 Don’t forget to like, subscribe, and hit the notification bell for more deep dives into the UK’s most innovative independent garages. #ontheramp