“If I had to describe Paul in one word, it would be a ‘Magician’ – he came up trumps yet again for me.” - Sue Chalmers, Business Owner, Car Cosmetics
Posted on 13th January 2025 at 20:49
In the beginning
Car Cosmetics, in Worcestershire, West Midlands, has been a one stop shop for bodywork and wheel repair for the last decade. With over 75 years of combined experience and a top-quality service, including alloy wheel refurbishment, powder coating, diamond cutting and bumper repairs, the company has grown from strength to strength. With a small but loyal and skilled team of four, the business has maintained their reputation for excellence.
Business owner, Sue Chalmers has a career spanning over four decades. With a strong background in vehicle leasing, she has always had an interest in cars, and the business was an opportunity she couldn’t pass up when she found herself in a position to take it over ten years ago. She has ambitious plans to continue to grow it.
Sue says: “We never set out to necessarily work on high end cars but that’s what we seem to attract, the likes of your Mercs, Audis, BMs, Range Rovers and then there’s the Ferraris, the Lambos and that calibre of vehicle. Anything from a Mini to a McClaren basically. We are good at what we do and that is evident in the amount of five-star Google reviews we have.”
Sue runs Car Cosmetics alongside her partner and a team of four long term staff who have been with the company since the beginning. This and their strong customer base was a strength Paul Cox, Acorn Commercial Finance, did not miss when brokering their latest finance deal. Paul was able to leverage the company’s strong position as an established business with their original management team, securing the finance they needed for a recent business-critical £32,000 hire purchase agreement.
A diamond in the rough
Due to the demand for their alloy wheel diamond cutting service, there was a pressing need for a second CNC lathe machine. Operating in “footballer territory” the clientele demands nothing less than perfection and Car Cosmetics prides itself on its ability to deliver flawless results, and promptly. Technology had begun to catch up with them and the existing machine needed an update. With the urgency of the situation escalating, Sue went to Paul Acorn Commercial Finance. Based on her previous experience, Sue was confident Paul could conjure up a finance solution to keep her business running smoothly.
Sue added: “Initially they were recommended to me 7 years ago by the company I was looking to buy our powder coating plant. Paul offered such a fantastic service the first time around, he was my first thought when I needed to purchase another piece of equipment for the business. He fulfilled my requirements and met the tight time parameters I needed to get the equipment in place.”
Paul stepped in to address Sue’s urgent financial business needs, quickly assessing the company’s requirements and sourcing the best finance deal for their new Diamond CNC lathe. The new machine was a game-changer, capable of performing tasks in half the time and with great ease. This allowed the team to increase their productivity, capacity and continue to deliver on the results they are best known for.
Sue said: "Paul took all the stress and anxiety out of the situation. I was able to get equipment sooner and the whole process was straight forward. His ability to find the perfect solution in no time at all was nothing short of magic. I didn’t have to do anything other than sign on the dotted line and provide some documents."
A polished performance
Fast forward to the present, and Car Cosmetics continues to thrive, even preparing to expand their team in the new year with a new Junior Apprentice to train and develop within the business.
"In the future, if I want to do anything else that comes within their remit, I would 100% use them again. Paul saw it through to the very end and kept me in the loop every step of the way. I felt totally confident in his ability."
The partnership between Car Cosmetics and Acorn Commercial Finance shows how an effective financial solution can empower a small business to overcome any challenges they might be facing and thrive. By providing financial support and a stress-free process, Acorn Commercial Finance was able to help Sue’s business and position them for long-term success. As the company continues to evolve, Acorn Commercial Finance will be ready to source the financial solution for whatever comes next.
For more information about Car Cosmetics and their services please visit https://www.mobilevaletbromsgrove.co.uk/
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