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Fairlee Road Petrol Station To Close - But Service Station Remains

Fairlee Road Petrol Station in Newport is to close, but the service station will remain.

The current owners have decided that - after 60 years of selling fuel - the time has come to shut off the pumps.

The site will be turned into a larger area for car sales and service repairs.

The fuel pumps and shop are expected to close in March.

Posting on Facebook, owner Simon Flack, said:

"Having sold Petrol for sixty years, I have decided it is time for our family business to move with the times, and I will be closing the fuel pumps along with the shop in March.

"Having lived in Fairlee Road for 60 years, it is understandable that we feel part of the community, but unfortunately the time for us to sell fuel has passed.

"We are pleased to announce that the Car Sales will be expanding, and the Workshop will continue to operate as usual.

"I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for choosing us and putting your trust in our services. Our slogan of 'So much more than just petrol' has served us well. Although you will no longer see this in our advertising, in essence, this remains true - just think of us now as Fairlee 'so much more, just not petrol!'

"As we transition, we will keep our customers updated through various channels.

"See you on the forecourt."

Having sold Petrol for sixty years, I have decided it is time for our family business to move with the times, and I will...

Posted by Fairlee Service Station on Monday, February 14, 2022

 

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