History

Simpsons have looked after the motoring requirements of this part of Lancashire for over 60 years.

Currently run by the third generation of the Simpsons family – Neil Simpson – it is one of those rare businesses where the people who run it have their name above the door. From a customers point of view this is priceless as everyone involved in the business strives to maintain the strength of the name and family integrity.

Over the years Simpsons have held a number of franchises. The image above shows the Colne site in the sixties where the Company represented the Wartburg franchise – how many people can remember those? Other past franchises have included Mazda, Chrysler and Peugeot. ŠKODA was introduced into Colne in 2004 and as a result of some property acquisitions moved in to a ŠKODA designed fully corporate dealership on Burnley Road.

In 2007 an opportunity presented itself to represent ŠKODA in the adjacent market of Preston. Starting initially in temporary premises on the outskirts of the city centre Simpsons quickly made their mark. Unprecedented levels of business in the first three years allowed the business to expand and relocate to more suitable and better located premises on Riversway Motor Park alongside other retailers.

Now viewed as one of the UK’s leading ŠKODA retailers Simpsons is aways looking to the future and will no doubt be expanding again.