MG Motor UK builds home ground advantage with Autobase

MG Motor UK continues to expand its UK franchise network to support the brand’s future growth plans following the opening of Autobase MG located in the brand’s heartland of the West Midlands. Autobase MG is the brand’s 92^nd franchise dealership and represents the 12^th new dealership opening for MG Motor UK in 2019 alone.

Located in Wednesbury, West Mids. Autobase is a family-owned and run business with a renowned track record of providing customers in and around Walsall and Wolverhampton with the very best in customer service and support.

The Autobase MG site has benefited from a comprehensive upgrade and features a stunning five-car showroom and space for up to 60 pre-owned vehicles. To support customers in the MG family, Autobase also boasts an eight-bay garage for service and maintenance and ample visitor parking on site. To meet future demand, the new dealership has also upgraded its on-site facilities for electric vehicles with a charging bay and the capability to service and maintain zero-emissions vehicles.

Ali Allibhai, Director & Dealer Principal, Autobase, said: “We are delighted to represent this iconic British brand in the region, which has such a strong affiliation with MG. The brand’s ethos fits with our family owned business perfectly where the customer is always at the centre of everything we do. We are really excited about the arrival of MG to the Autobase Group and it will form part of our dual-brand showroom. Our business is looking to the long-term and we strongly believe that the MG brand is at the start of a very exciting journey and it is tremendously exciting to join the network as it continues to offer customers a value-for-money package that is unrivalled in the industry.”

David Allington, Network Development Manager at MG Motor UK, said: “Our brand in on track to reach 120 franchise dealerships by the end of 2020 to support the brand’s strategic long-term growth plans. The new site is of great strategic importance for our brand as it increases our footprint in the West Midlands with a partner who has a long track-record of delivering an extremely high level of customer service. MG Motor UK is delighted to welcome Ali and the Autobase MG team to the family.”