A £250,000 refurbishment at Hendy Honda in Exeter has contributed to an increase in sales over recent months.

The showroom now holds up to 11 cars while the service area has been expanded from six to eight bays. During the refit Hendy, which now conforms to Honda’s latest corporate identity, also received a new parts department and reception.

Sales for 2006 are expected to reach 1,300 cars – 600 new and 700 used – up from 1,200 total sales last year.

“It’s been terrific for our staff and customers, the whole place feels refreshed,” says Paul Hendy, managing director of the Hendy Group.

“Sales have exceeded all targets and with new models in the pipeline we are expecting this to continue.”