1956 to today

From petrol station to workshop

Fairlee has been trading for 70 years, and it’s still family run.

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1956: Fairlee opens as a petrol station
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Today: Still family run
Simon Flack runs Fairlee today, with two MOT lanes, nine mechanics, more than 20 staff, a jet wash and over 50 used cars in stock.

70 years on, still looking after the Island’s cars

Book online any time, or ring the garage and speak to someone who knows your car. We’re at [STREET ADDRESS], Newport, Isle of Wight, [POSTCODE].