Steer Group enhances NE footprint

ILC ARTICLE

1st February 2023

Steer Automotive Group has continued its growth strategy with the acquisition of North East Accident Repair Centres.

NEARC operates three sites in Newcastle, Sunderland and Darlington and takes the combined Steer Group operation to 60 sites with 1,400 staff and the capability to repair 85,000 vehicles per annum.

Richard Steer, Chief Executive, said, “Acquiring the well-established and successful multi-site North East Accident Repair Centres further strengthens our market presence in the region and provides a strategic fit which complements our existing six-site Steer North East operation. I’m delighted to welcome the team from NEARC and look forward to working with them. I’d also like to personally thank [owners] Roger Collings and Bob Taylor for their decision to allow Steer to continue the journey they embarked on.”