About North Denes Garage

North Denes Garage was originally opened as a vehicle storage facility at Number 1 Sandringham Avenue, Great Yarmouth in the early 1900's by Leonard Morris, the grandfather of the current Retailer principle, and still continues to trade from these premises. In 1923 petrol pumps were added and on the 23rd July 1923 the first delivery of petrol was made. This is the first recorded date and is used by the family as a start date although the business is actually slightly older. The Garage was used as a storage facility for many years with Leonard Morris carrying out repairs and general engineering work along with general dealing and the buying and selling of Motor Vehicles. During the Second World War the Garage was used as an Ambulance station and Mrs. Eva Morris (Leonard's wife) was one of the Ambulance drivers. After the war, Leonard Morris was joined by his two sons Syd and Bob who further enhanced their Father's skills and began to grow and expand the business, keeping pace with the massive technical advances that we have seen with the motor vehicle over the years. The garage has been a MOT Testing Station since the government first made it a requirement for cars to have a MOT Test and remains a testing station to this day. In the 1960's the Garage was appointed as an agent for Standard Triumph and started to sell new vehicles as well as used. This continued until 1972 when, with poor supply of vehicles and spare parts etc due to the national strikes, Triumph was relinquished and the Datsun franchise taken in its place.

Our Garage in it's Early Days Our Garage Today

This was short lived and in 1974 North Denes Garage was appointed "Skoda Main Agent" for Gt Yarmouth and surrounding area. Robert Morris joined his Father and his Uncle in 1976 and was "taught the family way of business". His brother David also joined the firm for a short period in the 80's. Sid Morris retired in 1984 and Robert became Retailer Principle with his father Bob taking semi-retirement due to ill health. Robert and Bob still own and manage the business today who, along with their experienced and friendly staff, continue to cater for the motoring needs of all their customers. In December 2001 the garage closed its petrol station due mainly to supermarkets taking over the sale of petrol. This however allowed the used car forecourt to be expanded and a greater range of vehicles to be displayed for sale. As the business changes and improves to keep pace with modern technology many new disciplines have to be taken on board, we are pleased to now have a fully functional "web site and virtual showroom" up and running enabling customers to view our used vehicles, make bookings and contact us 24/7 from the comfort of their own home or office. We are also very pleased that Roberts wife Lorraine has joined the company and is able to offer our customers a female point of contact should they feel happier dealing with her, and non technical explanations can be given to the ever more complicated motor vehicle. North Denes Garage is proud of its true "FAMILY BUSINESS" traditions and prides itself on always giving its customers 110%. And will continue to do so as it rapidly heads towards its "Centenary" year of serving the motoring needs of you our customers.