APPLY your handbrakes- there’s been a change of date for a special motors event.

The Dorset Echo NEW REG exhibition will now be taking place on Saturday, August 27 on Weymouth Esplanade.

It is hoped that the event coinciding with Bank Holiday weekend will give more car enthusiasts the chance to come down and see what new makes and models are on offer.

Last year was the first year of the exhibition, and it was so popular with car retailers and readers alike, that the Echo decided to organise an event for 2016.

The first of this year’s two exhibition days was held on Saturday, August 13 at Brewery Square, Dorchester.

Hundreds of motorists came to see the new makes and offers local retailers have to offer.

And if you missed it, don’t worry. We’ll be doing it all again on August 20, near the Jubilee Clock from 9am–5pm.

There will be lots of cars on display and even the chance to test–drive some of them, subject to availability.

Dorset Echo promotions manager Debbie Hellaby said: “If you’re in the market for a new car, this is the perfect opportunity to weigh up all your options in one place, without having to drive from retailer to retailer.

“The event at Brewery Square earlier this month was a huge success and we are hoping that coinciding the Weymouth event with bank holiday will allow even more people to come and take a look at what’s on offer.”

Joining us on the day will be representatives from Chesil Beach Motors, displaying Ford’s Focus RS, Right Hand Drive Mustang and the all new Edge; Lanehouse Vauxhall with offers including free insurance and 0% APR on selected models; Lanehouse Suzuki, Mercedes–Benz of Dorchester and BMW retailer Westerly Dorchester.

We can’t guarantee the weather (it is August bank holiday weekend, after all), but we can guarantee that if you’re in the market for a new motor, this is one event you can’t a-Ford to miss!

Retailers interested in booking a space should call Morgan on 01305 830850.