A London-based independent supercar specialist opened the UK’s first authorised repair franchise for Ferrari and Maserati last week with a celebrity-studded launch party.

Joe Macari has established a 20,000sq ft workshop, Joe Macari Servicing, in Wimbledon, staffed by factory-trained technicians and 13 service bays with Ferrari diagnostic equipment. The launch was attended by Ferrari GB managing director Massimo Fedeli, who said he expects it to offer high customer standards.

Joe Macari Servicing aims to serve customers in the London area, alongside the city’s single Ferrari dealer.

Joe Macari Performance Cars opened in Wandsworth in 2000 and specialises in nearly new and used models from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Porsche and Aston Martin.

“Once I became a dealer, I developed a clear idea of what the ultimate Ferrari workshop should look like,” said Macari. “It’s hugely rewarding to see my vision become reality.”