Carbase has secured a new Bristol vehicle preparation and logistics centre on a 20-year lease as the dealer group looks to increase capacity and improve operational efficiency.
The independent used car and van supermarket will occupy a 60,000 sq ft industrial unit at Royal Portbury Docks, enabling it to consolidate its existing premises into a single preparation and logistics facility.
The site is located adjacent to junction 19 of the M5 and next to Royal Portbury Docks, around six miles north west of Bristol city centre.
Carbase said the location will improve vehicle preparation, logistics and customer access while increasing throughput, handling higher vehicle volumes and reducing time to market.
The facility is also around a mile from Portway Park and Ride, helping the business attract and retain employees.
Mileway recently completed a refurbishment programme at the unit to modernise the building and enhance its operational capabilities.
Andrew Jones, co-head of real estate at Mileway, said: “This agreement reflects continued demand for well-located, high-quality last-mile logistics and industrial spaces and highlights our commitment to actively managing and enhancing our portfolio to meet customers’ needs.”
Alex Jones, chief operating officer of Carbase, said the move would support the next phase of the dealer group’s growth by bringing its existing operations together under one roof.
He said: “This move allows us to consolidate long-standing legacy premises into one market-leading preparation and logistics facility, improving efficiency, vehicle flow, quality control and speed to market.
“The site’s proximity to the M5, Bristol and the wider South West is strategically important for our retail and van operations, while the existing automotive fit-out made it a natural fit for our business.
“This investment strengthens our Bristol base and gives us the capacity to support higher volumes, better processes and an even stronger customer experience for years to come.”
Carbase was represented by Alder King Property Consultants in the transaction.
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