Auto Shop back open for business after car ram attack

The damaged auto-shop after being rammed

Auto Shop is back in business after a week of intensive repairs to the building’s infrastructure eight days after the store was subjected to an attack in which a man rammed a car fiercely through the shop window, damaging the shop and the building itself.

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Greater Manchester Police said that the attack left the entire “shop face” destroyed with extensive damage to the interior, but owner Mohammed Yousaf has been working hard to get his doors back open for business.

Mohammed Yousaf, who runs the car accessories store, said: “We are really happy to be open and back in business.

“We decided to give out Palestinian flags to celebrate, we are giving them out for free to anyone who visits us. We still have over 100 left so please come by and pick one up.”

Despite saying it was the most terrifying time of his life, Mr Yousaf is feeling positive about the store being back open.

He added: “It was a horrible experience that I would never wish on anyone, but it is over now and we are focusing on the future. The business is open as usual and we are welcoming our customers once more. We really value our customers and always give the best possible service, no matter what has happened.”