First Fix Auto franchise officially opens in Mullingar

A new era was ushered in at Lough Sheever Corporate Park, in Mulllingar, Co. Westmeath on Tuesday afternoon with the official opening of Fix Auto Westmeath, the first Fix Auto franchise in Ireland.

Johnathan Penny of Fix Auto Ireland, welcomed Fix Auto Westmeath in to the fold, and said he expected to have 10 franchisees up an running before the end of year.

Formerly known as Sleators Bodyshop, Fix Auto Westmeath’s Managing Director, Criostoir Sleator expressed his delight at being the first Fix Auto franchise in Ireland.

He said: “We’re enormously proud of the bodyshop and the team here, most of whom are with us many years. We’re looking forward to positive change with our re-launch and our partnership with Fix Auto.”

The establishment of the first Fix Auto franchise in Ireland set a record, according to David Linham of Fix Auto World. David explained that the establishment of the first Fix Auto franchise in Ireland comes just three months after the establishment of Fix Auto Ireland, which is a record in the global Fix Auto family.

The offcial opening was attended by a large number of motor industry professionals, who were given a guided tour of the premises.

They also heard presentations from guest speakers including David O’Connor of Kia Motors Ireland, Morgan Stewart of RSA Insurance (Ireland) Ltd as well as a technical demonstration from Noah Stommel of NOVUS Glass Ireland.