25.03.2020 - Business Update: Coronavirus - Covid 19
Firstly; I wish all our valued staff, customers and friends continued good health at this challenging time.
Coronavirus has forced me to make a multitude of difficult choices in an ever changing and unprecedented global pandemic. Watching some of the suffering
victims of this nasty pathogen is truly disturbing viewing. My thoughts and best wishes are with all affected.
Clearly my business has also a part to play to flatten the curve of this horrendous outbreak, limit social contact and prevent people making unnecessary
trips away from the safety of their homes.
We are currently open but I have now taken the difficult decision to close Walkers Autotech Limited until further notice at 6pm this Friday 27th March
2020; existing bookings are going ahead as scheduled but regrettably we are unable to take any extra repairs with immediate effect.
Our opening hours this week are 8am-6pm Mon-Fri Workshop / Service only. Car Sales Department is now closed except in very exceptional circumstances. Existing
sold cars will be prepared and I will contact those concerned personally to honour our delivery commitments or store the cars safely until our return.
Please note that I can send photos, videos or conduct FaceTime sessions with prospective cars sales clients to minimise social contact and travelling.
Each of our cars listed or sale has a contact us form if you wish to reach me with specific queries or requests.
I have been closely monitoring the current advice from the WHO and British Government and have in the meantime added extra cleaning & sanitisation to our daily duties, protective film is used in all cars on contact surfaces, gloves are continuously changed and always worn by our workshop staff to further halt the spread of this virus. We are operating now with skeleton staffing and will make contact with all existing bookings over the next few days.
Should you have any concerns or specific requirements or wish to cancel a booking please make contact us as soon as possible so we can use the time
left operational to get as many customers essential repairs completed. We will do all we can to make any visit to us as safe and straight forward
as we can whilst complying with legislation as it changes and keeping you and our local community safe.
If you are a key worker and need urgent help or assistance please contact us via one of our website email forms and mark your enquiry *KEY WORKER*.
I have many long established motor trade contacts so if we can't help I can probably find someone that can.
All but pre arranged customers should not make the trip to us, but stay home and follow the latest government advice. If you haven't already arranged
a booking please respect our terms of business as we strive to protect ourselves and everyone else.
Thank you for your continued support and cooperation. We look forward to welcoming you back once our doors re-open. Please keep an eye on our Facebook
page and our website homepage for updates.
Lastly, I wish to mention all NHS staff, those businesses, shops and of course all the key workers that remain working at fever pitch to support our
struggling communities and wish you all strength and warm wishes for the challenges that lay ahead.
Stay at home, stay safe and stay well.
Andy Walker
Managing Director Walkers Autotech Limited
THE INDEPENDENT BMW & PORSCHE SERVICING SPECIALIST FOR SUSSEX
SPECIALISTS IN SERVICING, DIAGNOSTICS & REPAIR OF BMW, PORSCHE & MINI
Walker’s Autotech is a privately run family business based in Wisborough Green, West Sussex. We specialise in servicing, diagnostics and the repair of
BMW, Porsche & MINIs. Our new purpose built facility is nestled in the Sussex countryside and is equipped with the very best diagnostic tools and
experienced factory trained technicians to look after your car.
Our extensive knowledge means you can confidently ask us to undertake complex diagnostic problems, engine, gearbox, suspension and brake repairs, servicing
and just about anything BMW, Porsche or MINI! Whether it's friendly advice, a simple check-over or a full engine rebuild, we welcome you and your pride
and joy.
We adhere to, and/or exceed manufacturer service schedules, upholding manufacturer and used car warranties. You will receive an itemised invoice and our
specialist stamp in your service book to keep your service history up to date and accurate. On the latest cars we have recently received manufacturer
recognition to allow us to log the service history on their online systems, so the only real difference is the price.
Andy Walker has over 22 years experience in the prestige sector of the motor industry and has a wealth of knowledge thanks to a main dealer career with
BMW, MINI & Jaguar/Aston Martin.
During this time Andy worked as a Diagnostic Technician with BMW/MINI, Senior Diagnostic Technician at Jaguar/Aston Martin and also on the Sales floor
at Guildford BMW & MINI and as a Business Manager and Used Car Manager.
Seeing a gap in the market for a well respected Sussex BMW Specialist, Andy founded Walkers Autotech 8 years ago in a small industrial unit before later
developing the newly refurbished unit you will find the business in today. The strong passion for cars means Andy’s own garage still has a couple of
rare M Power BMWs and visits to Goodwood are a common family day out.
Andy and the team have looked after my 330D BMW for many years now - always impressed with the service and and value you get for the work done. Highly recommend.
