MG to move from Ferry Rd to new Southport site on Gold Coast
A revved-up business that sells MG, Haval and GMW vehicles is heading to a new base in a Southport precinct that is home to multiple major car dealerships. READ THE FULL STORY HERE
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A REVVED-UP business that sells MG, Haval and GMW vehicles is heading to a new base in a Southport precinct that is home to multiple major car dealerships.
The Pickering Luxury Garage is leasing four of the five buildings on a 1 Bailey Cres site that fronts Nerang Rd.
The business, headed by Maurie Pickering and Peter Lynton, plans to move from its home for the past six years, fronting Southport’s Ferry Rd, on November 1.
It has taken a five-year lease, with a five-year option, at an undisclosed rate on space totalling 2444sq m at the Bailey Cres site.
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The buildings involved are three warehouses and a 1040sq m showroom.
Mr Pickering this week said that the multi-marque business had outgrown its Ferry Rd site.
“The new facility will ensure the commitment from us is there to serve the customers of the Gold Coast well into the future.
“We are coming into the electric age of vehicles.
“The new facility will accommodate MG electric vehicles, with dedicated charging bays and state of the art service and parts facilities.
“A modern fitout, not seen anywhere before on the Gold Coast, is under way.”
The Pickering garage will be close to dealerships that handle BMW, Nissan, Honda, Ford and Kia vehicles.
Simon Robertson, of First National Commercial, this week said that the quest for new premises started some months back.
“This property fronting Nerang Rd, with its high exposure, fitted the Pickering dealership like a glove.
“It’s no stranger to the motor industry – Land-Rover was based there at one time.”
The 5661sqm site is owned by Ronald and Lee Bennett, via Ricand Nominees, and Andrew Bennett.
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