Paul had begun rallying as a hobby in the 80s driving minis and escorts and after a break he returned to the sport in 2000 with a Gp N Escort Cosworth and then a Gp A version. He then had the opportunity to re-build the ex-Colin McRae Focus WRC (Y4 FMC) and competed with the car for 3 years. Experience grew and the once motorsport hobby turned into a successful rally car preparation arm, alongside the core motor trade business.

2009 saw a unique opportunity to expand the facilities when Paul took the decision to build a bespoke modern garage workshop on the newly developing Mitchells Auction site only a few hundred metres from Oakhurst Garage. Initially, this would accommodate the motorsport arm of the business and free up much needed workshop space at Oakhurst. However in 2014, the decision was made to amalgamate business activities onto this new site bringing all skills together. The plan was to build a new MOT centre here, which would also be kitted out to test up to Class VII commercial vehicles and motor bikes, something which previously Paul had been unable to do. This facility was completed and opened for business in July 2015.