Waylands Welcomes White Rose Service Centre to the Group

Waylands is pleased to announce the acquisition of White Rose Service Centre, the long-established independent Volkswagen specialist in Petersfield. With a history spanning more than 40 years, White Rose has earned the trust of generations of local motorists through its honest advice, expert workmanship and personal approach to customer service.

Located on Station Road, neighbouring Waylands' recently acquired Stringers of Petersfield business, White Rose has become a well-known and respected part of the local community. The acquisition marks a further investment by Waylands in the Petersfield area and follows the addition of both Cambridge Garage Havant and Stringers of Petersfield to the Group earlier this year.

For customers, it will be very much business as usual. The White Rose team will remain in place, continuing to provide the friendly, knowledgeable service customers have come to know and trust. White Rose will continue to operate under its existing name in the short term, while benefiting from the investment and support of the wider Waylands Group.

John O'Hanlon, CEO of Waylands, said:

"White Rose is a fantastic local business with a deserved reputation for looking after customers the right way. When we met the team, it was clear that the values which have made White Rose successful over the last four decades are very similar to our own."

"What attracted us most was the people and the culture. White Rose has earned the trust of generations of local motorists, and our priority is to protect that legacy while providing the support and investment that comes from being part of a larger group."

The addition of White Rose further strengthens Waylands' aftersales offering in Petersfield and reflects the Group's continued commitment to investing in customers, colleagues and local communities across the South of England and Wales.

Commenting on the future of the business, John added:

"Independent family businesses like White Rose are an important part of their communities. We understand the responsibility that comes with becoming custodians of a business that customers have relied upon for so many years, and we're excited about what the future holds for the team, the business and Petersfield."

As Waylands continues to grow, its focus remains unchanged: supporting great people, delivering exceptional customer experiences and investing in businesses that share the same values and commitment to their local communities.