The owners of a garage that has been serving customers for nearly four decades have announced it is closing. 

Sarah and Andrew Harmer have been running Brooke Garage since 1987, when the Austin Metro and Rover 200 were among the country's most popular cars. 

The business based in Norwich Road in Brooke provided MOTs and services. 

It also provided essentials such as groceries and firewood through a shop attached to the garage. 

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But after 37 years, Sarah and Andrew decided it was time to retire. 

She said: "There have been lots of rumours regarding Brooke Garage and we will be retiring from July 31. 

Brooke Garage as it appeared in 2008Brooke Garage as it appeared in 2008 (Image: Google Maps)

"From then on there will be a forecourt and shop services as normal but due to a workshop refurb and updating the premises the new owner cannot at present commit to any future workshop activity.

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"We would like to thank all our valued customers who have been with us over the years."

News of the couple's retirement was met with well wishes on social media, with one person remembering having their vintage Ford Capri serviced at the garage.

And according to Sarah, their son William will be taking on some existing customers on a personal basis as he opens his own workshop.