Fields Auto Group of Orlando is moving forward with plans for its Mercedes-Benz service center in St. Augustine in the World Commerce Center along Interstate 95 in St. Johns County.
The county approved a building permit Nov. 6 for the foundation of phase one at a project cost of $150,000. International Contractors Inc. of Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois is the project contractor.
According to plans, the center will focus on Mercedes-Benz service at 405 World Commerce Way.
The purpose is to serve the market for those luxury brands “to better assist our customers in an expanding area,” said Garry Redig, Fields Auto Group vice president, in an email May 28.
Orlando-based Fields Automotive Group bought about 15.5 acres, known as Parcel G-2 in the World Commerce Center, about two years ago for up to three dealership brand service centers. The first two are Mercedes-Benz and Porsche in May there were no plans for the third.
There also are no plans to add dealerships at the World Commerce Center property.
In Northeast Florida, Fields Auto Group owns Fields Cadillac Jacksonville and Fields Cadillac St. Augustine; Jaguar Jacksonville; Land Rover Jacksonville; Lexus of Jacksonville; Lexus of Orange Park; Mercedes-Benz of Jacksonville; Mercedes-Benz of Orange Park; Porsche Jacksonville; and Fields Collision Jacksonville.
Fields Auto Group has been applying for permits and reviews with St. Johns County and the St. Johns River Water Management District for the first two service center projects.
The Porsche service center at the World Commerce Center is on 5.2 acres. It is designed as a 21,000-square-foot service center with a 4,500-square-foot car wash and detail center.
The Mercedes-Benz service center at the World Commerce Center is on 5.8 acres. Plans show a 24,815-square-foot building.