SMC Garage Group has added an MG Motors franchise to its Plymouth operation to expand the brand’s presence in the south west to six dealerships.

The family-owned business established its Plymouth Seat outlet in 2004 but has been hoping to introduce MG to the showroom for some time.

Dealer principal Nick Mitchell said: “We think MG, as a brand, has great values and real familiarity with it, so we can’t wait to get the cars in and show them off to our existing customers as well as new ones.

“MG has an iconic badge and a fantastic British angle; something we are really proud to be associated with.

“We’re pleased to say that we’ve already sold an MG3. As soon as this customer found out we were getting MGs, they put their order in. We are sure that other customers will feel the same when they see these great cars.”

Matthew Cheyne, MG Motors’ head of sales and marketing, said: “We’re thrilled to welcome SMC Plymouth on-board and we’re very much looking forward to working with them.

“To now have six dealers in the south west is great, as it means we are filling in the gaps on the map and making it easier for our customers to find their local MG dealer.

“We are looking forward to welcoming many more in the coming months, and working together, as we build up towards an exciting summer with the arrival of our highly anticipated SUV.”