Maxwell Motors re-opens in Blackrock

Frank Keane Holdings has bucked the trend that has seen over 100 motor dealerships close over the last three years by announcing the re-opening of Maxwell Motors and employing 18 people, writes Trish Whelan.

This follows the purchase of the business as a going concern from Grant Thornton, the receiver appointed by Ulster Bank and Lombard Finance.

Located in Blackrock, Maxwell Motors was first established in 1938 and has a long history in motor retailing. The purchase by Frank Keane Holdings will see the business resume trading from today, Tuesday 19 July as a non-franchise retailer of premium vehicles. Contact details for the business stay the same - 01 288 5085.

Frank Keane (pictured) looks forward to welcoming new and old customers to Maxwell Motors. Frank Keane Holdings is a significant operator in the Irish motor industry since 1967. It is the distributor of Mitsubishi cars, 4x4s and trucks in Ireland; and operates a BMW and Mini retail outlet on the Naas Road in West Dublin. Frank has personally been involved in the motor industry since 1952.