LOOKING AFTER USERS' INTERESTS.
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An Irish Agent's Successful Service Policy.
LNG the past few months so oich attention has been concenm the sensational side of life in that many people in this country en apt to overlook the fact that the political turmoil are a large ' citizens, forming the backbone istry in Erin's Isle, who are susly carrying on their duties. sample of this highly admirable enterprise, under what are unly difficult conditions, is furby the County Wicklow Garage itor Touring Co., of Bray, Co. v. Though only formed some ars ago the business has steadily under the able guidance of the or, Mr. T. M. Collier,
company pay special attention to [inertial motor vehicle side, and my were appointed sole agents in for Commer Cars, Mr. Collier determined that the only way in 11 ective and reliable service could n to users would be to build a works and garage of ample
His ideal has now been by the completion of one of the and best equipped buildings of in the country., The many users y vehicles, and -particularly of • Cars, which have an established on in Ireland, will now be in the e position of having their vehicles backed up by an efficient service organization which is thoroughly equipped to execute expeditiously, repairs and overhauls, and which carries -a huge and varied stock of -component parts ready to meet any emergency.
The new ,pte,mises, which, are situated in Castle Street, .Bray, are of distinctive appearance, and as the frontage extends for 40 yards a very fine show of commercial vehicles -can be made. Entering the premises by the main, gateway one is impressed by the excellent arrangements for displaying the vehicles. On the right-band side six large lorries can be comfortably exhibited. As there are no
glass -windows to impede them, the vehicles can be run in and out with ease, while to close up the premises rolling shutters are simply drawn down. To the -left of the entrance is a spacious office for inquiries and adjoining it large glass-fronted showroom with accoiannottation for six touring cars. Proceeding from the showrooms into the works the visitor cannot fail to notice how very thoroughly the' question of giving service to customers has been studied when laying out and equipping the varions departments.
For power -and -lighting the garage is self-contained. A Crossley producer plant supplies a 25 h.p. gas engine, which drives the 100 amp, 110 volt dynamo for generating the necessary . electric current. The machine shop is equipped with various types of lathes, drilling machines, grinders, and, in fact, every kind of modern machine tool required to carry out thorough overhauls and repairs without the need for reliance upon outside assistance which so oftqn involves delay and complicates the work.