An award-winning company in the north-east has become the latest dealer to join the Mitsubishi network.

Vic Young Mitsubishi opened its doors this week at the company’s site in Newcastle Road, South Shields.

Young (pictured) has more than 40 years’ experience in the motor trade.

He said: ‘This is an exciting step for us. We pride ourselves on our exceptionally high levels of customer retention and believe that the level of service we provide is what sets us apart. We have already had a lot of interest in the Mitsubishi range and we are confident this will be a successful partnership.’

Vic Young (South Shields) has a portfolio that includes Vic Young Mobility, a specialist Motability division that supplies cars, adaptations and wheelchair-accessible vehicles, and Northern Truck Bodies, which carries out vehicle conversions.

Last year, the South Tyneside dealership was named Service Company of the Year at the South Tyneside Business Awards, while Young received an award in recognition of his contribution to the area.

The dealership also received the Extra Mile Dealership Award at the national Disabled Motoring UK Awards 2013, which recognised its exemplary customer service. And the team were finalists at the North-East Business Awards 2014.