Meet the team

The Hayes family has been in the motor trade for 40 years with Ben introduced to the business at an early age by his father. Kicking of his career as a car salesman at the age of 18 years old with a huge passion for sports cars. First selling cars from home then moving to a retail sales pitch before investing in the current Autobaydirects site in 2004.

Favourite driving song:

Roxanne by the Police

What five people dead or alive would you take on a trip with you?

Dad, Oliver, Lynsey, Isabella, Chester the dog

If you could have five cars in the garage what would they be?

Bmw S54 Zm coupe, Bmw X5, 911 turbo, Lotus Exige, Landrover Defender

Started of running a big retail pitch in Manchester some 30 years ago then moving on to specialise in Sports and performance with a huge part of the business being structured on importing Porsche's from Germany in the 70's. Now some what of a advisory role in the business with a wealth of knowledge and contacts

Favourite driving song:

Pink Floyd the wall

What five people dead or alive would you take on a road trip with you?

Jamie Oliver (food essential), the stig, james dean, Sir Sterling Moss, Nigel Mansell

If you could have five cars in the garage what would they be?

993, 997, Original 1973 Carrera RS, Panamera turbo, diesel Cayenne

Studied at college for 3 years as a mechanic then coming straight into the company some 10 years ago. Very involved in the day to day running of the business from sales to customer service always keen to help. A keen biker and enthusiast for sports car a real petrol head.

Favourite driving song:

HELP The Beatles

What five people dead or alive would you take on a road trip with you?

Lewis Hamilton, Megan Fox, John Bishop, Gordon Ramsey, Alfie

If you could have five cars in the garage what would they be?

BMw S100 RR, Yamaha R1, Nissan GTR, 911 Turbo, Bmw M5

Involved in the motor trade for many years as a Sales manager for a busy main dealer. Handles alot of the sales enquiries and finance cases. Alot of knowledge and very enthusiastic and energetic. Keen to help an all round great guy

Favourite driving song:

Bob Dylan

What five people dead or alive would you take on a road trip with you?

Dean Martin, Bob Dylan, John Lenon, any blonde, any brunette

If you could have five cars in the garage what would they be?

Bmw M3, Mercedes C63 AMG, Bmw X6 M, Aston Martin DBS, F430