42 | Q4 2020 Sep20811 Engineering Excellence There’s something very special about British engineering, and the motor industry within the UK has been responsible for some of the best, and most iconic, cars in the world. Maintaining those cars is no easy feat, which is how Specialised Automotive Services (SAS) has achieved such success. Recognised as Best Vehicle Maintenance Facility - North West England in SME News’ UK Enterprise Awards 2020, we take a closer look at this amazing firm to find out more. Those with a passion for cars know that maintenance is key. Finding the right person to provide the perfect fix is not easy. It requires a passion equal to the owner. It’s a passion that the team at SAS deliver in spades. The team provides an unrivalled level of maintenance to a wide-ranging number of clients and vehicles. Based in Lancashire, a haven for those who love cars, the team deliver service to people from across the UK, Europe and North America. Their high standards ensure that whether it’s latest Ferrari, a Classic Aston Martin or a modern Skoda, their customers receive the best possible service. Everyone wants their dream car returned to them in a condition that is better than new, and that’s precisely what SAS do. The name SAS has become famous throughout motoring circles. Having taken on some of the most challenging servicing, repair and restoration jobs on some of the world’s most desirable supercar, hypercar and historic cars, it’s no wonder they’ve achieved such enviable levels of success. Other similar businesses will refer customers to their workshops because they have such a strong reputation for excellence. This reputation comes from the relationships that the team develops with clients. They ensure that every step of the journey is recorded and kept thoroughly up to date. No decisions are made without their approval and consideration. It’s a strong customer-centric ethos that has led to satisfied customers on an international scale. The friendly and passionate nature that lies at the heart of SAS is what keeps people coming back for more. Existing customers will bring friends to the workshops, which brings in new clients. Many of the cars that the team have worked on are owned by overseas customers. They enjoy the fact they can travel over to England either with their car, come over and see the various stages of restoration. Sometimes these owners bring one car with them and return home in the car that has just been completed or call in as they tour the county. England and especially the Lancashire/Yorkshire border holds a unique draw for many car enthusiasts with its unique hills and open roads. An increasing number of the team’s clients now see certain classic and exotic vehicles as both current and future investments. This translates into more in-depth maintenance or full, ground up nut and bolt restorations, many of which are measured in years of work. The future will of course take in the increasing sales and interest in electric vehicles and the pending alternative, hydrogen cell. As the technology advances, so will the maintenance and servicing of these types of vehicles. This is a field which SAS intend to be at the forefront of. Recently, the workshops have been expanding, increasing the amount of work that the team can undertake. The team have been invited to take on more engineering and mechanical innovation and design projects in the last few years, a diversification which has secure the future of SAS throughout the pandemic and for a long time to come. Being able to design solutions in-house on the latest computer technology has been a big help throughout a difficult time. At the heart of SAS is a passion for cars. It’s a passion built on the legacy that Britain has for the automobile, as the home for some of the finest roads and greatest cars ever to set wheel to tarmac. It’s a passion that has seen a plucky team in Lancashire rise through the ranks to become an international sensation. Company: Specialised Automotive Services Contact: David Warburton Web Address: www.sas-autos.co.uk
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