RIVERVALE, one of Brighton’s leading motor groups, has just announced it is opening a brand new state-of-the-art  facility for Rivervale Leasing in  Victoria Road, Portslade – the heart of the city’s motor retail sector.

In a move seen as ground-breaking, the new facility, named Rivervale House, will see the popular vehicle contract hire and leasing business brought to the High Street.

The three-storey building will also incorporate a car service centre for both cars and light commercial vehicles, a showroom, the used vehicle operation, as well as a home for Endeavour, the group’s holding company.

The head of the operation, Vince Pemberton, commented: “We  have been working on this concept since 2013 and believe that it  will be the first such facility in the country.

“For the first time we will be able to deal with all the needs of our customers – from taking their existing vehicles in  part exchange, supplying them with any make or model though leasing as well as the ability to service and MOT. This is truly a one-stop shop!”

Contractors have been on site since the end of January  and  areon schedule to complete the building ready for handover in October.

Group managing director Neil Chapman said: “We are  delighted  with the new building which will significantly enhance the existing trading estate. It is also great to see the group expanding at this time and bringing more employment to the city.

“The new building will accommodate over 30 people working  in  sales, aftersales and administrative roles.”

Vince Pemberton added: “Since joining Rivervale in  2009  the  business has seen significant growth year on year. This reflects the current trend in the industry with more drivers turning to leasing to fund their vehicle needs. It is clear that people are beginning to approach vehicles in the same way they do their mobile phones.”