Have you noticed the flags flying at one of Ormskirk's most popular garages?

It's to mark family-run dealer Chorley Group's snapping up Ormskirk's 06 group.

The sale, for an undisclosed sum, includes 06 Vauxhall Ormskirk and 06 Mitsubishi Skelmersdale. The two businesses will become part of Chorley Group and will trade as Chorley Group Vauxhall (Ormskirk) and Chorley Group Mitsubishi (Skelmersdale) - although it remains to be seen which franchise will replace Mitsubishi when it leaves the UK in the near future....

Adam Turner, Chorley Group MD, said: ‘We are really excited to welcome the 06 businesses to our 'family'.

‘The 06 group have a fantastic culture centred on customer satisfaction and employee retention, which are all traits that fit perfectly with our group.’

The two business join Chorley’s portfolio which currently comprises nine franchises and 250 employees.

Turner added: ‘This acquisition is the latest move in our mid-term strategic plans across the NW and we can’t wait to start working with the team, including one of the current directors John Dickson.’

Paul Byron, current joint managing director at 06 Ormskirk, said: ‘Selling your business is always going to be a tough decision but we made the decision that we wanted to sell to a business that really shared our values.

‘The last 15 years have been an incredible journey, and we leave behind a business that we are proud of and we know it is in great hands with Chorley Group.’