AXIAL UK is to refurbish Mitsubishi's used cars after securing a contract with the manufacturer.

The affiliation will see Axial complete any maintenance and repairs to ex-fleet and leasing vehicles. The vehicles will then be placed into the market.

All work will be completed at Axial's Oxford-based workshops, with more than 2,000 vehicles expected annually.

As part of the deal, Axial will also manage and distribute Mitsubishi's business fleet of demonstrators. Groups using this service will include local authorities and emergency services.