In a world that moves faster than ever, where businesses seem to come and go in the blink of an eye, reaching a 30th anniversary is a profoundly special moment. For us, the family here at Volksmaster, the period between 1995 and 2025 doesn’t just represent three decades of business—it represents 30 years of growing up, working hard and building an irreplaceable bond with the Greater Manchester community.

This milestone is not just about changing oil and fixing engines; it’s about gratitude. It’s a heartfelt thank you, a love letter written from our ramps and reception desks to every single customer, past and present. We are celebrating not just a business, but three decades of honest work and a shared journey on the roads of trusted independent garage in Oldham, Bury, Heywood and Manchester.

Our Story: From Oldham Roots to a Manchester Family

The Volksmaster journey began with a simple, honest vision: to provide expert, transparent and fairly priced car care. We set up shop in Oldham back in 1995 as specialist German vehicle mechanics, focusing on VAG vehicles—Volkswagen, Audi, SEAT and Skoda—and quickly establishing ourselves as the masters since 1995.

Mossley Oldham

Our expertise, however, was never limited to a few badges. We soon broadened our specialism to include luxury vehicles like BMW and Mini, luxury vehicles such as Jaguar and Porsche and now offer top-tier MOT, servicing, diagnostics and repairs for all makes and models.

From those foundational Oldham roots, we’ve grown organically, driven entirely by the support of local people.

This growth has allowed us to serve the wider region from multiple trusted locations: our two sites in Oldham, our busy hub in Bury and our welcoming branch in Heywood (Rochdale). We are proud to be a truly independent garage in Manchester, defined by an unwavering commitment to consistency and honest work. We never sought to be the biggest, only the best and most trustworthy local choice.

A Love Letter: 30 Years of Shared Resilience

A business doesn’t simply last 30 years—it endures, adapts and is carried forward by the people it serves. Our anniversary is a tribute to the thousands of loyal drivers who chose to bring their cars to a local, family-owned group rather than the impersonal main dealerships.

Volksmaster Familiy

We reflect on the challenges—the tough early years, the ever-changing face of vehicle technology and the economic shifts that have tested all local businesses.

Through it all, we’ve weathered challenges together — from economic shifts to Lockdowns — always supported by our loyal customers and their continued support has allowed us to achieve something far more meaningful than just a sales figure: we’ve been able to support over 50 families—our staff and their loved ones—who rely on Volksmaster as a safe, steady employer in the community. This is the heart of what Volksmaster’s local community focus, truly means.

We’ve seen generations of customers pass through our doors—from a nervous new driver getting their first MOT to a growing family bringing in their luxury vehicle for its annual service. We have become part of the fabric of daily life in Greater Manchester, helping local businesses keep their vans on the road and local families stay safe on their school runs and commutes. This shared resilience, this commitment from the community to us and from us back to the community, is what we are most proud of.

From Love to Action: Giving Back through the Market Place

A message of thanks is nothing without action. To properly mark this momentous occasion, we’re not just sending a thank-you card—we’re launching a major community initiative: the 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Market Place.

This campaign is our way of giving back something tangible and meaningful to the people who’ve sustained us for three decades. For a limited time and to a number of customers, we are offering exclusive, substantial discounts across a range of our most essential services.

The Volksmaster thanksgiving Market Place is a special festive campaign designed to help drivers in Oldham, Bury, Heywood and Manchester stay safe and confident on the road without facing high costs. It includes exclusive deals on:

Think of it as our gift to you—our local community—a chance to get dealership-level expertise and honest work at a fraction of the cost.

For a comprehensive breakdown of the discounts and special offers available in our Market Place, please see our dedicated article: Volksmaster’s 30th Anniversary Thanksgiving Market Place: What’s Included And How It Saves You Money.

Expert Standards, Local Heart

Volksmaster Van Centre

As you decide where to take your vehicle, remember that choosing an independent garage doesn’t mean compromising on quality. It means supporting lots of local families while benefiting from expert, transparent service.

Our commitment to high standards and transparency is unwavering, mirroring the consumer protection and fair practices upheld by national bodies like The Motor Ombudsman—something we take pride in as local independent specialists who truly value every customer.

We’re also proud to be part of the vibrant, resilient Manchester business scene, which, as the Manchester Evening News often showcases, is powered by local enterprises that put community first.

Here’s to another 30 years of partnership! We look forward to welcoming you into one of our branches in Oldham, Bury or Heywood and continuing to earn your trust, one honest repair at a time.

Ensuring that we never waver from providing our current and future customers with Confidence In Quality.