BMW MINI Crewe

Increasing Capacity: BMW MINI Crewe

Lookers significantly increase Crewe workshop capacity Part of a £4.5m redevelopment, Lookers sought to increase the capacity and ‘future-proof’ their BMW MINI Crewe service centre workshop to accommodate a growing customer base and evolving vehicle requirements.

As one of the leading motor vehicle retailers in the UK, Lookers sought to transform its BMW MINI Crewe site into a major regional retail and maintenance hub, serving the brand’s customers throughout East Cheshire.

One of Dura’s trusted distributor partners, CCS Garage Equipment, was appointed to deliver the group’s updated, state-of-the-art workshop, with Dura supporting the design and delivery of a brand-new 10-bay workshop with integrated features that enables a growth for the premium brand.

The result was a unique workshop installation tailored to BMW MINI Crewe’s operational processes, brand identity and growing customer base.

The layout of the workshop utilised all the available space, delivering the highest number of workbays without restricting vehicle movement. The state-of-the-art, contemporary design includes 10 servicing bays equipped with bespoke Dura workshop furniture with integrated features throughout.

Each workbay included two mobile tool cabinets which can used to bring tools closer to a job, increase worktop space or, where a job requires additional time or is awaiting parts, can be moved to avoid a workbay becoming blocked with a vehicle, enabling the continued use of the station.

Integrated data, power and services, including compressed air and lubrication systems within the cabinets, was included throughout the design, enhancing the professionalism of the workspace and greatly increasing the safety and efficiency of the space.

Within the tall Tambour door units are built-in EV charging docks, further future proofing the design. Utilising roller door fronts allow chargers and cabling to be stored neatly and securely without doors intruding on the space when in use.

The increased capacity provides BMW MINI Crewe with growth potential, enabling the business to serve a much greater customer base. Tailored to BMW MINI Crewe’s current and future operational processes and customer base, CCS and Dura have created a slick, on-brand and fully-equipped workshop with integrated services, data and power.

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