Specialists in
Audi VW Skoda Seat
all other makes welcome!

Members of the Retail Motor Industruy Federation (RMIF)

Member of the Southampton Chamber of Commerce

Our diverse and multi-talented Chandlers Ford team of manufacturer trained technicians...

Licensed Volkswagen technician and MOT tester

Gordon Alexander is our licensed Volkswagen technician and is also one of our four MOT testers that we employ. Gordon is one of only a few licensed Volkswagen technicians in Hampshire. He was the second youngest technician in the country when he achieved this status in 2003. He has worked on Volkswagens for the past ten years, previously having worked at Testwood Volkswagen in Shirley, Southampton.

Fully qualified Audi Technician and MOT Tester

Steve York joined us from Southampton Audi in June 2010 mainly to focus on our Audi customers. His knowledge and vast experience of working on Audi’s has made him a valuable member of our team. He is also an MOT Tester.

Fully qualified female technician and our main MOT tester

Melanie Hatcher is our main MOT tester. Melanie was formally with Hendy Ford in Chandlers Ford and out of the 45,000 MOT testers in the UK is 1 of only 200 female MOT testers currently registered in the UK. Melanie is also a fully qualified technician. Melanie has now been with the company for four years.

Qualified technician from Audi dealer to Independent in Chandlers Ford

Rob Godson joined us from Southampton Audi in November 2008 after completion of his apprenticeship with them. Rob brought all the latest knowledge from an Audi retailer to Independent.

Fully qualified technician and quality control MOT tester

Andy Simmons joined us in October 2008. Andy is a fully trained technician and is our Quality Control MOT Tester. He has worked as a technician for 35 years and has a vast experience of working on a wide range of vehicles.

VW manufacturer trained technician and auto electrician

Jack Jarocki came to England from Poland in 2004 and has been a fully manufacturer trained technician and auto electrician for over 20 years. He has worked on Volkswagens for the last 6 years.

Newly Qualified all makes vehicle technician

Connor Horsfield joined us in April 2010 as a second year apprentice. Due to his ability at that time, he was fast tracked through City College to gain his NVQ3 the same year. He is now a fully qualified technician and a valued member of our team.

Fully qualified VW Technician

Richard Grey joined us in July 2011 and is the newest addition to our team. He joins us following a year out to travel after leaving Heritage Westbury a VW dealer in Wiltshire where he worked for six years. He has now relocated to Southampton.

Independent recently won the small business employer recognition award from City College Southampton.

This award is given for businesses that have made a significant commitment to staff development and training. It was presented to David Hemsley at the Student Awards Evening of 17th November 2011.

Meet Independents
co-owners...

specialist working to main dealer standards but not charging main dealer prices. Our whole philosophy is customer based . Motorists who want great value and a more personal service will find us friendly and professional".

"great value but friendly high quality service; this shows itself time and time again with the number of recommendations and referrals we see".