Car customiser expands with second Shropshire branch

A vehicle customisation and protection business has launched a second branch.

Autoshine and Tinting, which operates from a base on Halesfield in Telford, has now invested £20,000 in opening a new home on Battlefield Enterprise Park in Shrewsbury.

Founded by Duncan Richards in 2002, the business began by vehicle valeting and window tinting but has since evolved to specialise in paint protection film, vehicle wrapping, window tinting, ceramic coating and other enhancements.

The team works with high-end vehicles straight from dealerships as well as private owners across Shropshire, the West Midlands and beyond.

The new branch in Shrewsbury has created four jobs while apprentice Adam Smith has now been taken on full time which has allowed Mr Richards to hire another apprentice.

Mr Richards said: "Cars are more expensive than ever so people are increasingly looking for ways to protect what is often their second-largest investment after their home.

"Paint protection film allows owners to keep their vehicles looking almost brand new throughout their ownership while colour-change wraps offer the excitement of driving what feels like a completely different car without the cost of replacing it.

"What started as a passion has developed into a thriving business which is trusted with some incredible vehicles. With so many of our existing customers being from Shrewsbury, opening a dedicated branch here is the natural next step for us.

"We have been trusted to work on high-end luxury and performance vehicles for many years, including cars supplied directly by dealerships and private owners."

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He runs a sister company UK Tinting Solutions which focuses on architectural window film for buildings.

"Glass is a fantastic feature in modern buildings, bringing in natural light and creating a more open environment," he said.

"However, it often needs managing when it comes to heat gain and sun glare, particularly during the warmer months. Thanks to significant advances in window film technology, we can now help property owners and tenants improve comfort, privacy, security and energy efficiency.

"The new Shrewsbury branch gives us the space and capacity to continue that growth while creating new opportunities for our existing team members.

"We're excited about what the future holds and bringing that next level facility into Shrewsbury."