W.B. Motor & Engineering Co., often shortened to W.B. Motors, is an independent garage and engineering business based on Church Lane in Normanton, West Yorkshire.
The business is locally notable for its long history, vehicle repair work, MOT testing and cycle services. Its own website states that the company was established in 1922 and was Normanton's original MOT testing station.
History
W.B. Motor & Engineering Company was founded in 1922 by brothers Francis and Oliver Walker. The business later passed to Edgar Walker.
Since 1988, the garage has been operated by John Zemlik, a qualified motor vehicle engineer. The official site says Zemlik entered the motor trade in 1975 and began motor vehicle technology studies in 1973.
Services
The garage advertises services including:
- MOT testing for cars and motorcycles.
- Computer diagnostics.
- Safety checks.
- Servicing and repairs.
- Oil changes.
- Tyres.
- Brake, exhaust, steering and suspension work.
- Wheel alignment.
- Cycle sales, parts and repairs.
Local MOT listings record the garage as a DVSA-approved MOT station with VTS number 37647 and test classes including motorcycles and cars.
Cycling Services
W.B. Motors also offers cycle sales and repairs. The official site describes the business as a stockist of Raleigh, Diamondback Activ and Probike cycles, with repair facilities and parts.
John Zemlik
John Zemlik is described by the business as a qualified motor vehicle engineer. The official site also says he has a strong interest in aircraft, holds a pilot's licence and has restored a 1941 North American Harvard and an ex-RAF de Havilland Chipmunk.
Location
The business is located at Church Lane, Normanton, WF6 2DE. The public contact number listed by the business is 01924 892154.
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