Huge blow as drivers' go-to car repair garage abruptly shuts up shop after motoring retailer ‘reviews estate'
A GO-TO car repair garage has suddenly closed its doors in a devastating blow to motorists in the area.
The abrupt closure comes after a "review of our estate" by the company.
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It comes amid a series of stores closures along that same road in Oxford
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National Tyres and Autocare, which is a Halfords company, has shut in Oxford on Abingdon Road.
A spokesperson for Halfords said: "We can confirm that our National Tyres and Autocare garage on Abingdon Road has closed following a review of our estate in the area.
"We are committed to supporting impacted colleagues and are offering alternative roles at nearby Halfords locations where possible."
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They also have the option of Halfords Mobile Expert, which provides services at residents' doorsteps.
It comes amid a series of stores closures along that same road in Oxford.
Akiport Convenience Store, Akiport Cafe, and the Berkshire pub all shut last year due to traffic restrictions on the road, the Oxford Mail has reported.
Gwyngrocers, also known as Top Tackle, closed its doors on Abingdon Road in January.
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Oxford City Councillor deputy leader and cabinet member for zero carbon Oxford Anna Railton told This is Oxfordshire: "I'm sorry to see a business in Abingdon Road close.
"But I'm glad to see and support the two new nearby businesses and the emerging plans for a Chinese in the Berkshire.
"There remain many great independent businesses on the road – but you do have to use them or lose them."
The Abingdon Road garage closure comes after another branch site shut its doors last month.
National Tyres and Autocare in Wellingborough,
Northamptonshire
, had been a go-to for locals for years.
But the
garage
on Oxford Street has also been marked to
shut down.
Like in Oxford, this came
following what the company calls a "review of our estate".
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