CAR dealership SG Petch, of Bishop Auckland, has added a fourth Hyundai franchise to its group to become the biggest supplier of the model in the North-East.

The dealership is now a prominent landmark at the Fieldon Bridge development on the West Auckland road.

The modern showroom is a contrast to the old market town site in Bishop Auckland a mile away.

S G Petch has come a long way since its beginnings as a small company in West Auckland in 1984.

Steve Petch has successfully built up the business, earning a strong reputation over the past 20 years.

Billy Upton, general manager at the Bishop Auckland site, said: "SG Petch is well known in this area and considered to be the customers' first choice.

"The Hyundai franchise is such a positive addition to our business. With their competitive five-year warranty and great choice of products available, I am confident that there is something in the range for everyone."

Hyundai's latest model, the Sonata 2.4 CDX, is the star attraction at the Fieldon Bridge site.

The dealership stocks most models in the range, including the city runaround, the Getz supermini.

During the summer, customers can also benefit from some of Hyundai's offers, including free insurance for 12 months on all coup models and three years' free servicing on selected Getz models and all Matrix models.

Hyundai remains the only manufacturer to offer a five-year, fully transferable, unlimited mileage warranty as standard.

SG Petch, in West Auckland, is open from 8.30am to 7pm Monday to Friday, 9am to 5.30pm Saturday, and 11am to 4pm on Sunday. For details, call (01388) 450055.