LDS Motor Factors may well be one of Barry’s greatest business success stories having expanded from one depot to four successful depots in the last 25 years.

The Cardiff Road-based company, founded 25 years ago by Lyndon Smith, on March 1, 1990, began operating in Main Street, Cadoxton, employing only two members of staff, one of which was Lyndon's dad, Jack Smith, and using only two delivery vans.

The company, which started in 1990, opened its second depot in Nantgarw, Cardiff in 1998.

The firm opened its third depot in Williamstown, Rhondda, in January 2014, acquiring its fourth depot, Normag Motor Factors, in Swansea, in October, 2014.

The company, which specialises in supplying high quality motor parts and accessories, now employs more than 76 staff with 28 delivery vehicles in its fleet and operates out of four depots with sales representatives covering the areas.

But no matter what its size, LDS Motor Factors has retained the original spirit of true family values. Good and helpful staff and a happy atmosphere equal a personal, quality service for each individual customer that walks through the door or telephones our depots.

So whether you’re Lewis Hamilton, or a John or Joanne Smith off the street, you’ll always be assured of expert advice, a friendly welcome and a top-notch service second to none.

Former Barry Boys pupil and company director, Lyndon Smith stumbled into the industry, but his background – gaining experience at Wenvoe Service Station owned by his mum and dad - and jobs with National Motor Factors, stood him in good stead, paving the way for his firm’s industry excellence.

Dad-of-two Lyndon said: “I got to enjoy it and I wanted to do as well as I could. I always wanted to open my own business. Happiness is the key and I enjoy it. All the staff are good and they give a good customer service.”

Barry depot manager Peter White – almost a 25 year veteran himself – is just one of the staff keen to take your calls and orders – together with Lyndon’s wife Louise, who runs the accounts department, who has also been with the company for 25 years .

Serving Barry, Cardiff, Swansea and the Rhondda Valley and beyond, the company stocks mostly everything you could possibly want related to repairing your vehicle, and if it’s not in stock, they’ll get it for you – always ready to go that extra mile.

A1 brands, budget brands, they have access to the lot.

So drop by any of their showrooms, peruse the stock and say hello to Derek the Dalek waiting to greet you during your visit.

The LDS team are supporters and sponsors of Barry Town United, Barry RFC and other local football and rugby squads and champion Barry boxer Lee Selby.

But first and foremost it’s a family business, where family values matter and staff welcome you all to become part of the family for generations to come.

Here’s to the next 25 years and more.

LDS Motor Factors, Cardiff Road, Barry, is open Monday to Friday from 8.30am to 6pm and Saturday 8.30am to 4pm.

Call: 01446 736010
Fax: 01446 739478

Barry Branch
LDSHouse
Cardiff House
Barry
CF63 2BE

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