After training as a mechanic at a Vauxhall dealership, Phil Benfield joined Allon White Sports Cars, the oldest Morgan main dealer. Starting as a technician, he then progressed to running the workshop and used car sales, As the business has grown he now concentrates his time on new and used car sales, and accident and restoration estimates. He is an Advanced Automotive Engineer with the Institute of the Motor Industry and Associate member of the Institute of Automotive Engineer Assessors. Phil also contributes to Morgan articles in UK motoring magazines, and enjoys to paint and tinker with his Morris Minor in his free time.