A major Carlisle car dealership is set to undergo a major revamp which it said will result in new jobs.
Lloyd Kia, on the Kingstown Industrial Estate, will move temporarily to the Lloyd Used Car Centre while work to transform the showroom takes place.
The Grearshill Road showroom is set to close today.
Roy Holliday, head of business for Lloyd Kia Carlisle, said: “Kia has ambitious growth plans, and this redevelopment of the Lloyd Kia Carlisle showroom allows us the opportunity to create a unique showroom experience in which to showcase Kia’s expanding and award-winning range of vehicles. This transformation will also comply with Kia’s new corporate identity.
“The plans of how the finished facility will look are amazing, and I can’t wait for our customers to see the site when it is completed. I’m confident that any disruption whilst the work is being undertaken will definitely be worth it in the end.”
Sam Lloyd, Lloyd Motor Group’s managing director, added: “This is an exciting development for us all at Lloyd Motor Group and further illustrates our commitment to reinvesting into our retailers.
“The Kia brand has grown from strength to strength in recent years and our Carlisle site is one the leading Kia operations in the UK. We will also be delighted to welcome new members of staff at the site, further increasing our employment numbers in the Carlisle area.
“We would like to assure all customers that despite the temporary relocation, it is very much still business as usual.”
