Bowker Motor Group opens two new vehicle preparation centres at Preston Docks

Bowker Motor Group is looking to the future with the new openings. Pic: Bowker.

Bowker Motor Group has opened two new vehicle preparation centres in Preston, with one of them being the first to offer high-voltage battery repair to other Porsche network partners.

With a new site also in Blackburn, two new vehicle preparation centres in Preston have opened next to its existing aftersales centre on the Docklands. This combined 1,200 square metre facility, which includes 22 workshop bays, serves Bowker BMW, MINI, and Porsche.

Both Blackburn and Preston will also offer wheel repairs to private and trade customers.

Jonathan Rogan, aftersales director at Bowker Motor Group, said: “The new centres are an important development for us. They enhance our ability to prepare vehicles to the highest standards before they reach our customers. Having preparation facilities closer to our centres increases our capacity and speeds up the process even more.

“The repair facilities are another important part of our aftersales offer. Strategically, we want to be at the heart of the new EV repair needs of the region. The new high-voltage battery repair hub is the first in the North West. We’re very proud of that.”

The new preparation centres include new paint booths to provide a painted finish that is indistinguishable from factory standards. There are powder coating facilities offering a superior method for finishing metal parts, providing durability, aesthetic quality, and environmental benefits.

New facilities also include diamond-cut wheel lathes and machinery – crucial for achieving a high-end, reflective finish on alloy wheels, whether for repair or customisation. Vehicle photo booths capture high-quality, detailed images of vehicles. And new fast EV chargers significantly reduce charging times, continuing Bowker Motor Group’s lead in the ongoing shift towards electric mobility.

The centres also boast BMW Group’s latest remote diagnostic equipment represents cutting-edge technology that ensures precise diagnostics, efficient repairs, and up-to-date software for BMW vehicles. For car owners, this means their vehicle is maintained using the most advanced technology available, preserving its performance, reliability, and value.

Subscribe: Keep in touch directly with the latest headlines from Blog Preston, join our WhatsApp channel and subscribe for our twice-a-week email newsletter. Both free and direct to your phone and inbox.