Mandale Triangle, the historical heart of Thornaby, was once a busy centre for business, public services and recreation. Sadly and over years, the once thriving area that was home to the Town Hall, the Police and Fire Station, the Town Library, many prospering businesses and the symbolic Five Lamps became abandoned, derelict and dilapidated. The bustling place where the men of Thornaby once met un
der the Five Lamps, was deserted and forgotten. Until in 2009, when Jonathan Hobday, born, raised and living in Thornaby and his business partner, Christopher Maddren thought differently. Investing significantly, they established Driven Car Sales. Gradually restoring the derelict and unsightly dealership that had been abandoned by previous businesses, they have created a landmark of business on Mandale Triangle that Thornaby can once again be proud of. Where car dealerships had previously failed, Driven Car Sales has since flourished in to an exceptionally successful enterprise, employing a local team in the heart of historical Thornaby. Having delivered unprecedented levels of growth over the last five years, the business that was born in the heart of Thornaby has expanded significantly, with dealerships and services now provided in Humberside and London. Now Driven Motorgroup, the company prides itself on providing quality pre-owned and new cars to the local community. The group was built on foundations of Reliability, Service and Value and these remain the corner stones of the business today. Wherever expansion has taken the group, the economic and emotional life blood of the business has remained and always will remain in Thornaby.
