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History

R. J. TINSLEY AUTOHOUSE was started by the present Principal's father in 1958. At that early date, the business consisted of a simple wooden shed, performing basic maintainance and repairs with the proprietor, Mr. Bertie Tinsley, as the one and only operative. By assiduous attention to the needs of customers, and by hard and reliable work, the business progressed by stages through the years and being appointed an official BMC dealership in 1966.

The connection with BMC, via Rover, continued until the mid 1990's when the son of the founder, Mr. Andrew Tinsley, took over the business and severed the Rover connection, seeing a better future as an independent dealer and this philosophy continues today.

The present proprietor and Dealer Principal, Mr. Andrew Tinsley, is in complete charge of the business and has assembled an excellent team to co-ordinate the efficient day to day running of each department.

Andrew, elder son of the founder, was educated locally and initially apprenticed to Sainsbury's, in England, where he received a sound business training. He then spent a short time in Isaac Agnews Limited, Boucher Road, Belfast, joining the Dromore firm in 1995. At an early age he assumed control of the business on the retirement of his father and during this period has shown further development including an energetic rebranding of the business to its present state.

Photos

Top: The original workshop taken when the business commenced in 1958

Middle: The old BMC showroom front with the MG badge proudly displayed on the sign.

Bottom: Old forecourt in 1967 with
Bertie Tinsley.

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