A BELOVED family-run garage that’s been serving its local community for nearly a century has closed its doors for good, leaving its long-time boss heartbroken. The Green Garage in Walmer, Deal, has been a staple on Station Road since 1928. 2 The beloved Green Garage has closed it's doors after 96-years 2 The independent garage was a staple on Stationary Road But after 96 years, the independent garage has shut down, as the lease has run out and the landowner has decided to sell up.
Archie Shorter, 83, has been the heart and soul of The Green Garage for the past 44 years, having taken over the business in the early 1980s with his partner, the late Brian Olby. Archie told Kent Online : “It has been my life for 44 years. I used to always look forward to coming into work every morning.
"When someone brings a car in and we repair it, what I want to see is them getting their car back with a smile on their face.” Read more family-businesses MOTORING ON Family owned dealership chain used by thousands of Brits opens second site PARKED OFF We're facing losing our family business due to 'catastrophic' parking rules Since the early 1980s, the garage has carried out over 20,000 MOTs and has become known for its expertise in maintaining classic cars. After Brian retired in the mid-2000s, Archie took over as the sole boss, running the business alongside his son Wayne, 55.
From the start, Archie was determined to keep the garage’s vintage charm intact. The 83-year-old said: "From the .