Redgate Lodge is a used car independent dealer that was created in August 2010 by Scott and Jane Sibley. It is a highly successful business with over 80% of its car sales coming within an eight-mile radius. A quarter of the cars sold each month are from either returning customers or customer referrals.
It has grown fast. In September 2021 it completed the purchase of a new 12,000 sq ft industrial premises to use as a new preparation centre containing a new bodyshop and workshop. And the head office was relocated to the new preparation centre, which has car storage of around 100 vehicles.
In October 2021, it built a new Diamond Stage photo booth as its previous booth needed a makeover and looked too similar to the offer from competitors. It installed a Class 7 MOT pit lane along with seven new ramps including heavy duty ramps for lifting both vans and electric vehicles. It has also added Herd Hire Newcastle to its business and Redgate Lodge Commercials.
The judging panel were impressed by the expansion of the group in size and range of services and the financial performance over the two year period. Pictured above is Motor Trader’s Bill Sherry, Scott Sibley of Redgate Lodge, awards host Colin Murray