PARTNERS in marriage have become partners in business to run a thriving independent used car specialists in the town.

Paul and Nicola Campbell have pooled their experience and expertise in their respective careers to launch LNK Motors which, apart from boasting its own showroom, also trades online.

The company, which is based at a unit at the J2 Business Park in Bridge Hall Lane, Heap Bridge, sells a range of used vehicles.

Paul said: “I have been involved in sales and marketing roles for more than 30 years in a number of trades and Nicola comes from a customer-focused financial and banking background.”

At LNK Motors, he is primarily involved in the buying, selling and preparation of vehicles while his “better half” manages accounts, administration and advertising, via website and social media. Both have worked in the motoring industry for the past seven years.

Paul said: “Our varied range of vehicles come from main agents. They are sourced from main dealers, never from auction houses. This way we can guarantee the vehicles on our forecourt have a clean history.”

The cars range in price from around £600 up to £6,000. “We sell to retail customers, not to trades people,” added Paul. The couple are particularly proud of their “give-away” customer package which includes free 12 months parts and labour warranty, free 12 months breakdown and recovery, free £25 worth of fuel and free summer valet packs.

Said Paul: “In a difficult market place, we feel this package makes us stand out a little from the crowd.”

Paul and Nicola live within minutes of their showroom and have two children.

LNK comprises the initials of Nicola and the couple’s two daughters.

The company’s indoor showroom commands 5,000 square feet of floorspace.