J.W.WELLS(SALISBURY ROAD GARAGE RINGWOOD)LIMITED

ABOUT J.W.WELLS(SALISBURY ROAD GARAGE RINGWOOD)LIMITED

During the second World War the petrol pumps were commandeered and guarded by the MOD such was the value and importance of fuel and these duties were later taken over by the American Army. Guarded 24/7 the soldiers lived in tents on the site and became very good friends to the Wells family thanks to the generous hospitality and Mrs. Wells cooking! The Wells family stayed in touch with some after the war and continued to right up until recently when the last of them died at 97. In the late 1950s Martin Wells took over the business from his father and after a short period as a Ford dealer it became a Fiat Dealership which it continued to be for 25 years.

In the late 1990's the garage moved into a new phase of its life and Hazel, the company director, pushed the business in new directions and the site was opened up to other independent automotive traders.

Wells garage is an independent, family run business and has been servicing Ringwood and surrounding communities for nearly eighty years. It's no nonsense approach to value and service has seen it survive world wars, depression, recession and numerous changes in government. The secret to its continuing success is simple; "if we look after our clients, they'll look after us!" By sticking to these basic values and principles they have built a loyal client base that in some instances goes back over 30 years.

At the heart of any successful business is the diligence, enthusiasm and determination of its people and you only need meet the Wells team to understand why its popularity in the community continues.