David Manners searches for a complete exhaust system for his Daimler Dart, and ends up having 100 manufactured, eventually leading him to found the David Manners Partnership, specialising in Daimler spares. 

The Morrs Minor Centre Birmingham was established. David Manners move to the current premises in Oldbury to accomodate company growth.

The XJS and XJ saloon ranges are added as part of the new MK2 lists. David begins to look at all Jaguar models with a view to absorb each one into the company's range.

Kate Manners, David's eldest daughter is brought into the business. The company becomes David Manners Ltd and the building next door is purchased to double the size of the premises.

David Manners Ltd commenced a highly successful collaboration with Mini Spares Centre London. The first Mini Open Evening is held at the Oldbury premises.

David Manners Ltd take full control over Abingdon MG Parts Ltd supplying parts for MG, Triumph and Mazda MX5 cars. The Morris Minor Centre Birmingham is moved to the Oldbury building.

David Manners Ltd achieve Approved Jaguar European Parts Distributor Status.

The remaining shares of Morris Minor Centre Birmingham are fully obtained by David Manners Ltd.

Kate Manners appointed as Managing Director, David moves to company Chairman. David Manners Ltd reaches a turnover of £8.9 million.

David Manners Ltd rebrand to the David Manners Group (DMG) to develop the four component companies into one cohesive entity. More building work takes place to provide additional warehouse space. DMG win the Service Excellence Award at the Family Business Awards.

DMG win Highly Commended Family Business of the Year Award, and Kate Manners stands as head judge for the Service Excellence Awards.

DMG start working with Sandwell Council to take on apprentices in the sales department and warehouse.

DMG invest in new technology to secure their place in the industry for years to come.