Mainline Car Sales

Mainline Car Sales Family-run and proudly serving Gateshead and the North East for over 50 years. From easy finance to nationwide delivery, we’re here to make buying cars simple.

Mainline UK specialises in quality used cars, stress-free car sales, and genuine aftercare. 35 years dealing in quality used cars with a personal & professional service from a family owned and run dealership. Based near the Metrocentre in Dunston Gateshead, Newcastle upon Tyne
Welcome to Mainline Uk, offering huge savings on used cars in Gateshead

With an extensive range of second hand cars fea

turing all makes and models, Mainline UK can provide the right car at the right price. With so much choice on second hand cars why go anywhere else? Get the best prices and widest choice on quality used cars in Gateshead, contact us today! We offer a wide range of services including Used Vehicle Sales, Warranties, Finance and Part Exchange.

📸 WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGEDNot every chapter of a business story is an easy one to tell.These photographs show the afterma...
06/06/2026

📸 WHEN EVERYTHING CHANGED

Not every chapter of a business story is an easy one to tell.

These photographs show the aftermath of a devastating fire that destroyed a dealership building and a significant amount of vehicle stock. Many local people remember the period because it happened during the time of the Meadowell riots, but the fire itself was supposedly caused by an electrical fault.

Looking at these images today is still difficult. Years of hard work, investment and memories were lost in a very short space of time. Vehicles were destroyed, buildings were damaged beyond repair and the future of the business was suddenly uncertain.

For many businesses, a setback of this scale could have marked the end of the road.

Instead, it became the start of a new chapter.

The determination to rebuild, continue serving customers and keep moving forward ultimately shaped the business for years to come. Looking back now, these photographs are a reminder that success is rarely a straight line. Every long-standing family business will have faced challenges, and this was undoubtedly one of the biggest.

Thankfully, with hard work and perseverance, the story didn’t end here.

📸 THE MAN WHO STARTED IT ALLEvery family business has a starting point, and for us it began with one man and a passion f...
06/06/2026

📸 THE MAN WHO STARTED IT ALL

Every family business has a starting point, and for us it began with one man and a passion for cars.

Pictured here is Julian’s father, who founded the business back in the 1960s. What started as a small operation would go on to grow through several locations, countless vehicle sales and decades of change within the motor industry.

Over the years the business moved from site to site becoming part of the story that led to Mainline UK.

The motor trade has changed dramatically since those early days. Newspaper adverts became websites, paper records became digital systems and customer enquiries moved online. Through all of those changes, the foundations of the business remained exactly the same: honesty, hard work and looking after customers properly.

Without his vision and determination, none of the history we’re sharing in this series would exist.

📸 MAINLINE UK ARCHIVES - PART 2Who wants to see some more old photos from our history?These photographs take us back to ...
05/06/2026

📸 MAINLINE UK ARCHIVES - PART 2

Who wants to see some more old photos from our history?

These photographs take us back to the Proton years, when the business was operating from Waterville Road in North Shields.

For many local motorists, this will bring back memories of seeing Proton vehicles on display outside the dealership, with the distinctive Proton flags flying above the forecourt.

At the time, Proton was growing rapidly in the UK and the dealership became well known locally for representing the brand. Looking through these old photographs is a reminder of how different the motor trade looked back then. The cars, the showroom displays and even the way dealerships were presented have all changed enormously over the years.

One detail that always gets people talking is the old fire engine visible in the background, which was used as part of promotional activities during that period and used as a wedding car for many.

Many customers who visited during those years still remember the dealership today, and it’s fantastic to be able to share these photographs from the archives.

Do you remember seeing Protons on North East roads back in the day?

05/06/2026

Automatic and only 24,000 miles 👀

What an absolute gem this is.

This 2017 Hyundai iX20 Automatic has just returned from the valeters and with only 24,000 miles on the clock, we don’t expect it to hang around for long.

It’s due to go on sale at £9,999 and represents fantastic value for somebody looking for a practical, low-mileage automatic.

The car hasn’t hit the website yet, so this is your chance to get in early.

📩 If you or somebody you know might be interested, get in touch now for full details.

📍 Mainline UK – Dunston

05/06/2026

Guess the car… and guess the song for bonus points 🎵👀

A quick challenge for our followers.

Can you identify the car in this video?

And for the real experts, can you name the song playing in the background as well? 😅

Drop your answers in the comments and let’s see who gets it right.

📍 Mainline UK – Dunston

📸 MAINLINE UK ARCHIVESWho wants to see some old photos from our history?Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing photograp...
05/06/2026

📸 MAINLINE UK ARCHIVES

Who wants to see some old photos from our history?

Over the coming weeks we’ll be sharing photographs from the archives that tell the story of our family business, from its early beginnings through to the dealership you know today.

This photo shows Denton Park Service Station, the second home of the business after the original Haymarket site in Newcastle city centre.

Back then, selling cars was a very different experience. There were no online adverts, social media campaigns or vehicle videos. Customers would often discover their next car simply by driving past and stopping in for a look around.

This site served local motorists throughout the 1970s and into the early 1980s, becoming an important chapter in a journey that began back in the 1960s.

It’s incredible to look back at how much has changed in the motor trade over the decades, whilst recognising that good service and looking after customers has always remained at the heart of what we do.

Who remembers Denton Park Service Station?

05/06/2026

🔥 Just Arrived – Audi A1 1.6 TDI SE Sportback

A clean example of the ever-popular Audi A1 SE Sportback finished in White. Powered by the economical 1.6 TDI diesel engine with a manual gearbox, this well-kept hatchback has had just two owners and comes with service history.

Ideal for commuting, first-time drivers or anyone looking for a solid, efficient premium hatchback.

➡️ 💷 £9,299
➡️ 📏 62,760 miles
➡️ ⚙️ Manual
➡️ ⛽ Diesel
➡️ 📅 2018

➡️ Two Owners
➡️ Service History
➡️ Euro 6

📍 Mainline UK – Dunston, Newcastle

📞 Call us on 0191 460 5070

🔗 View the car: mainlineuk.com

⭐ Review Highlight ⭐We like to share feedback from customers who’ve taken the time to leave a review, and this is anothe...
05/06/2026

⭐ Review Highlight ⭐

We like to share feedback from customers who’ve taken the time to leave a review, and this is another one we wanted to feature.

This review highlight is shared exactly as it was written, and we really appreciate everyone who leaves feedback about their experience.

🚗 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SE 4MOTION – 2016💰 £0 Deposit | £259.49 Per Month (HP)📍 £11,499 | 69,040 MilesA spacious and capable...
04/06/2026

🚗 VOLKSWAGEN TIGUAN SE 4MOTION – 2016

💰 £0 Deposit | £259.49 Per Month (HP)

📍 £11,499 | 69,040 Miles

A spacious and capable SUV with Volkswagen reliability, impressive comfort and the added confidence of the 4Motion four-wheel-drive system. Ideal for family life, long journeys and all-weather driving.

✨ Features include 4Motion AWD, Bluetooth connectivity, air conditioning, multifunction steering wheel, service history, two owners from new and a practical, high-quality interior. Supplied with 12 months MOT, 6 months warranty and HPI certificate.

Representative HP Example:
Cash Price £11,499 | Deposit £0 | Monthly Payments £259.49 | Finance subject to status | Representative APR applies.

🚗✨

🔥 Just Arrived – Renault Captur 1.5 dCi ENERGY Dynamique Nav AutoA well-equipped Renault Captur finished in Red, featuri...
04/06/2026

🔥 Just Arrived – Renault Captur 1.5 dCi ENERGY Dynamique Nav Auto

A well-equipped Renault Captur finished in Red, featuring the sought-after automatic gearbox and efficient 1.5 dCi diesel engine. With low mileage and a practical SUV body style, this is a great option for drivers looking for comfort, economy and everyday usability.

➡️ 💷 £9,599
➡️ 📏 40,100 miles
➡️ ⚙️ Automatic
➡️ ⛽ Diesel
➡️ 📅 2017

➡️ Satellite Navigation
➡️ Bluetooth
➡️ Automatic Transmission
➡️ Euro 6

📍 Mainline UK – Dunston, Newcastle

📞 Call us on 0191 460 5070

🔗 View the car: mainlineuk.com

Address

Metrocentre East Business Pk/Waterside Drive, Waterside Dr
Gateshead
NE119HU

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5:30pm
Tuesday 9am - 5:30pm
Wednesday 9am - 5:30pm
Thursday 9am - 5:30pm
Friday 9am - 5:30pm
Saturday 9am - 5:30pm
Sunday 11am - 4pm

Telephone

+441914605070

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