Meet the Team

JP

Director

Worked in leading independent workshops and main dealerships before starting his own company in 2018. IMI Level 4 Hybrid and Electric Vehicle Accredited. When not working, his time is spent in the garden, gym, pub and recently golf course!!

Shakira

Company Secretary

The real boss! Shakira covers everything, including HR, bookkeeping, estimates and invoice building. When not at work Shakira runs a home with 2 teenagers!! Enjoy gardening, wine and yoga, all at the same time.

Dan Deegan

Technician

Started with us as a 1st year apprentice. Now in his final year. Daniel is a BMW enthusiast and also enjoys motorsport. I believe in VR Simulator racing he is the fastest Rally Driver in Poland!

Dan Reily

Lead Technician

Qualified Motor Vehicle Technician. 7 years’ experience in independent workshops. Currently enrolled in an 18-month Diagnostic technician programme in Tech Topics, Brigewater, U.K. Hobbies, Motorsport, especially Formula 1.

Paul Shanahan

Technician & Front of House

Worked with JP 10+ years ago on work experience. He has since completed his apprenticeship with BMW, stayed in the trade a while, then took to travelling, and joined us on his return. When not working, Paul enjoys dining out and trips on his motorbike.

Luke Gleeson

Mechanic

Time in the Motor Industry & Time at JP D’Arcy: 7 years / 1.5 years

Qualifications / Experience: Qualified motor mechanic, hybrid / electric level 4 qualified. Specialising in diag and repair of BMW’s

Interests & Hobbies: Motorsport / travelling / music

Dream Car: 1967 Shelby GT500 AKA Eleanor

‘Tasty Thursday’ pick: The Bramley Lodge

Alan McCarthy

Automotive Technician

Time in the Motor Industry & Time at JP D’Arcy: 8 years / Roughly 1 year

Qualifications / Experience: Qualified motor mechanic with vast experience working on multiple brands

Interests & Hobbies: Cars / bikes and sim racing / drifting. Motorcycle road racing and overall being faster then Dan Deegan on the nordschleife!

Dream Car: e46 & e39 BMWs

‘Tasty Thursday’ pick: The Bramley Lodge

Tony Doody

Parts Stock Control and 4 Wheel Alignment.

Time in the Motor Industry & Time at JP D’Arcy: 3 months / 3 months

Qualifications / Experience: 30+ years of warehousing and stock control, Four wheel alignment training with Hunter engineering

Interests & Hobbies: Family, Hiking, Cycling, Travelling, DIY and Driving

Dream Car: Toyota Hilux Surf.

‘Tasty Thursday’ pick: BBQ in work