How to open a new Porsche Centre

Porsche Centre Bournemouth opened the doors to its new, multi-million pound facility last week, with 9WERKS marking the occasion by hosting a special cars & coffee at the stunning home of what has also been announced as the UK’s fifth Porsche Classic Partner. Two days after the event, Dealer Principal, Jon Sullivan, joins Lee and Andy at the Centre to explain what it’s like moving an established dealership into a new home in the midst of Brexit and Covid, and how the new dealership plans to attract old Porsche sports cars home again. This wide-ranging chat also includes discussion about GT car allocation, the global shortage of computer chips, and why community is key for both employees and enthusiasts dedicated to Stuttgart’s prancing horse.Porsche Bournemouth can be found at  www.porschebournemouth.co.uk and @porschebournemouth‘9WERKS Radio’ @9werks.radio is your dedicated Porsche and car podcast, taking you closer than ever to the world’s finest sports cars and the culture and history behind them. The show is brought to you by 9werks.co.uk, the innovative online platform for Porsche enthusiasts. Hosted by Porsche Journalist Lee Sibley @9werks_lee and 993 owner and engineer Andy Brookes @993andy, with special input from friends and experts around the industry, including you, our valued listeners.If you enjoy the podcast and would like to support us you can do so by hitting the link below, your support would be greatly appreciated.Support the show