Nationwide Autocentres Buys Rest Of Lex
Nationwide Autocentres (NW), the Solihull (UK)-based car servicing specialist, has successfully completed the purchase of Lex Autocentres Limited (LA) from the RAC/Lex Service PLC. NW was formed in January 2001, when it acquired 41 of the Lex Autocentres. A further four independent garages were added to the network during 2001. With this acquisition, NW claims to be the largest independent network in the UK with 142 centres and a sales turnover of approximately £40m. Both NA and LA specialise in vehicle servicing, MOT testing, mechanical repairs and maintenance for both retail and fleet motorists.