Hendy Group, which retails Ford, Kia, Honda, Mazda and LDV in the south of England, is the focus of a TV show to be aired next week.

The Secret of My Success, on ITV's Meridian network, examines leading business success stories and Hendy Group managing director Paul Hendy is among the business leaders featured in a show dedicated to successful family businesses.

Due to be aired on Thursday June 19 at 10.30pm, , the show’s producers followed Paul Hendy around some of the group’s key locations from Southampton to Exeter and looks at the reasons behind its success.

It is hoped that the show will raise awareness in the region that it has added other franchises in recent years since its origins as a Ford retailer.

"Many people will know us as a Ford dealer but the portfolio is now much more varied," said Hendy.