Prior to 1966, John Morley, Ian’s Father and Ben’s Grandfather, was employed by G. Linter and Sons in Redhill. During that time he taught apprentices, many of whom are still working in the motor trade today. After the proposed redevelopment of Redhill town centre, the company ceased trading. John took this as an opportunity to start his own business and shortly afterwards, the doors of J. Morley Auto Services opened for the first time. Based on Oakdene Road, Redhill, John traded for many years before Ian reached school leaving age and decided to follow in his father’s footsteps and begin a career in motor vehicle mechanics. Ian served his apprenticeship at Reigate Garage, to enable him to build the skills and knowledge required to work in a busy garage before eventually joining his father in the family business in 1972. Covering all aspects of mechanical work, and evolving with the technology of cars, the business expanded, eventually outgrowing its original premises. In 1988, Ian and John moved to Linkfield Street in Redhill, where it remains today, assisted in the move by Ian’s seven-year old son, Ben, who was already showing a keen interest in cars. The new premises had an MOT bay that John saw as an opportunity to enable himself and Ian to further expand the services that they could offer their customers. Known as JMK Morley Auto Services, the new chapter began.
