A £1.8 million transformation of a Chester car dealership is well under way.

Lookers is revamping its Kia Chester site as the company continues to boost its nationwide network of dealerships.

The redevelopment, which will be completed later this year, will see a full state-of-the-art internal refit, as well as the introduction of a new indoor handover bay and exterior integrated valet bay.

Built to exacting and sustainable specifications and packed with modern designs and digital innovations, the Sealand Road site will be a showcase of Kia’s expanding range of electric and hybrid models, along with a wide selection of used cars.

The transformed site will include four new rapid electric vehicle charge points added, as well as a customer zone, a service reception and a dynamic, tech-laden display zone for seven new cars.

Scott Innes, general manager at Lookers Kia Chester, said: “This significant redevelopment affords us the opportunity to create a once-in-a-generation, modern retail facility for our customers, allowing us to uniquely showcase Kia’s expanding and award-winning range of vehicles in world class surroundings.

“Lookers’ investment reflects our commitment to the local community and economy in Chester, as well as our long-established and successful brand partnership with Kia.

“We’re incredibly excited to be embarking on this transformation and look forward to sharing a new and compelling retail experience with all our customers soon.”

Duncan McPhee, chief operating officer at Lookers, added: “Lookers’ relationship with Kia is one we value strongly so we’re delighted to announce that work is now well under way in what will be an exciting transformation for this prominent and well-located Chester site.

“Kia is an outstanding, ambitious franchise to work with and we’re confident this transformation will provide an excellent retail and service offering for our customers and staff.”

With construction currently under way the Kia Chester dealership will continue to operate as usual, with customers still comfortably accommodated on site.