Gilpin Automotive was established in January 2009 by Stephen Gilpin from Ballyclare, the aim was to provide cost effective servicing and repair to all makes and models of vehicles in the local area, fast forward to 2012 and customers are coming from all over Ireland to recieve service and value as Gilpin Automotive continue to grow!

Stephen Gilpin is a Volkswagen trained technician and served his apprenticeship with Isaac Agnew were he worked from 1999 – 2008, also completing his NVQ level 3 qualification in Vehicle Mechanical and Electronic repair at the East Antrim Institue of Further and Higher Education, Stephen was voted apprentice of the year in 2001 and 2002, of which he is very proud, Gilpin Automotive continue the link with their local college by providing work placements for new trainees.