Vic Young (South Shields) Ltd

Car and van dealership in South Shields

Vic Young (South Shields) Ltd is a car dealership based on Newcastle Road, South Shields, in the north-east of England. The company presents itself as a family-run business with over fifty years of trading and a loyal customer base in South Shields and the surrounding area, which the firm itself places close to Sunderland, Gateshead, Newcastle and North Shields.

Its activities cover used vehicle sales, car and van hire, leasing and fleet management, mobility vehicles and bespoke wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions, as well as aftersales servicing, repair and parts supply.

Used vehicle sales

The dealership sells used cars and vans from numerous makes. The stock search on the website indicated 123 vehicles available at the time of analysis, with a catalogue the company describes as over 150 used cars and with finance options. Among the makes and models listed are Audi, BMW, Citroën, Cupra, Dacia, DS, Fiat, Ford, Hyundai, Infiniti, Kia, Land Rover, Mercedes-Benz, MG, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Peugeot, Renault, SEAT, Skoda, Suzuki, Toyota, Vauxhall, Volkswagen and Volvo, alongside electric vehicle brands such as BYD, GWM Ora, JAECOO, KGM and OMODA.

The range includes electric and hybrid models, such as the MG 4 EV, MG 5 EV, MG ZS EV, Nissan Ariya, Nissan Leaf, Peugeot 2008 EV, Skoda Enyaq, Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, Toyota Urban Cruiser EV and Volkswagen ID.3, among others. The company also offers a free, no-obligation valuation of the customer's vehicle, intended for part-exchange transactions.

Rental, leasing and fleet management

Vic Young Rentals manages the hire of cars, vans, minibuses and wheelchair accessible vehicles. The website advertised van hire from £65 per day and had seven-seater cars available for hire.

In parallel, the company offers contract hire and leasing agreements for fleets, with any make and model, as well as fleet management services. It also sells new and used vans, used commercial vehicles and wheelchair accessible vehicles, both new and used.

Mobility and wheelchair accessible vehicle conversions

The company has a dedicated area for Motability customers, with a specialist team that advises on the programme and its eligibility conditions. In addition, it carries out bespoke wheelchair accessible vehicle (WAV) conversions, tailored to each user's needs, and offers a range of conversions covering vans, trucks and minibuses.

Official MG and Nissan servicing, maintenance and repair

Vic Young operates as an approved MG and Nissan service centre. Its aftersales services include maintenance for all types of vehicles, the UK MOT test, accident repair, supply of genuine Nissan and MG parts and management of used car warranties.

The workshop offers service plans, Nissan Express Service and a summer health check with air conditioning inspection. The company also sells insurance, energy and accessories services, and has a video gallery.

Finance

The firm acts as a credit broker authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority with reference number FRN 309605, authorised as a broker and not as a lender. According to its financial information, it does not charge fees for its services and lenders may pay it a commission for the introduction, calculated on the amount financed or the vehicle purchased, without this affecting the amount the customer pays under their finance agreement.

Company and contact details

The company is registered as Vic Young (South Shields) Ltd, with its registered office at Newcastle Road, South Shields, Tyne & Wear, NE34 9QE, company number 2270866 and VAT number 514538846. The dealership operates from its Newcastle Road site and has separate telephone lines for sales, rental, service and repair, and parts.

Newcastle Road, South Shields, United Kingdom, NE34 9QE