15/10/2025
We had some sad news recently that Tony Pierce a close friend and former owner of Gadlys Garage passed away at the age of 94.
Tony bought the garage from Ivor Humphries in 1961 when it had only 3 jacks and one work light but then over the years turned it into an Mot testing station and at one point in time a fuel station, he also added 3 ramps and 3 pits as the car industry grew and carried out all kinds of repairs over the years from engine re-builds to insurance body repairs. He worked the garage up to 2015 retiring at the age of 84, he was still carrying out Mot’s and servicing for the community until this time, which I have to say is truly amazing to have worked in the industry for that amount of time.
I was very fortunate to work with Tony for 3 months and really got to know him well whilst the transition of me taking over of the garage, which was a privilege, I owe so much to him and the family for their kindness and allowing me to take on the business and putting their trust in me to carry on what Tony started.
As a mark of respect for Tony we will be closed on the 27th of October as we will be attending his funeral.