Family mechanic business closes after 46 years amid 'tightest' rental market in Sunshine Coast histo
- molly510
- Mar 3, 2023
- 1 min read
A long-running family business on the Sunshine Coast has shut its doors for good, with the owner blaming a lack of affordable rental options.
Third-generation mechanic David Cox downed tools on Tuesday afternoon in what he described as a "tough and emotional" day.
The Maroochydore business was started by his late father Kerry Cox in 1977.
"I think he wouldn't be very happy about what's happened," Mr Cox said.
"I used to go up and down the driveway in my little pedal car when I was three years old.
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