Alan Hopkins is a third generation of motor mechanics that began serving the local community at Ty-Gwyn Garage over 60 years ago. John E Hopkins began by repairing agricultural machinery and welding work at the current site of the workshop and MOT Station during the war in 1944. He was renowned for his welding skills throughout the county. During the early years of the business he sold and repaired Elswick Bicycles.

In 1958 he opened a petrol station and some years later with the help of his son an MOT station was authorised. In 1969 Ceredig was married to Tegwen and that saw the business being taken over mainly for MOTS, Services and Repairs – which was the main core for the next 20 years. Alan Hopkins left school in 1986 and took his apprentiship at Gravells of Kidwelly while attending Pibwrlwyd Technical College Carmarthen. Four years later Alan joined the family business and shortly after Dragon Service Station Llanon was purchased, which was an excellent addition to the existing premises as an ideal position (situated on the A487) for the sales of second hand vehicles.

A new building was built at Ty Gwyn in the year 2000 which comprises of three service bays in addition to a drive through MOT facility of which is capable of testing classes 1, 2, 3, 4 and 7. All preprations, service and after sales work is now done at the above premises while Dragon Service Station is a shop window for the sales of vehicles.

In 2001 Alan was married to Carey who also plays an active part in the business being on the administration side whilst bringing up three young children- Trystan, Meleri and Steffan.

Alan spends as much time as possible in the workshop carrying out repairs and servicing work and believes that the key to continued success and repeat business is the honest service their customers have received for nearly 70 years.

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