The rumours can be now be laid to rest – Lismore’s Repco store is definitely moving from its current location on Carrington Street.

Lismore Repco store manager Bob Brown has been working for Repco for 45 years and knows pretty much everything about what the shop sells - automotive parts, accessories and solutions.

But, Bob was surprised when he heard that members of the public had announced on social media that the shop was moving – particularly when he himself hadn’t been told so by his manager.

Bob said after a phone call with his area manager late yesterday afternoon, he finally received confirmation that the shop move was actually going to happen.

Repco will be moving to a new location on the Bruxner Highway, next to Bunnings.

“The contract on the new building has been signed, sealed and delivered,” Bob said.

“It’s on the old Masters Home Improvement site. As you drive into the car park, you will see it on the left hand side.

“People can already see that the building is all painted, but it’s not finished and still needs to be fitted out.

“So, we don’t yet have an opening date and we have no solid timeline about when it’s going to open.”

Bob said he will let the Lismore App know when he gets more details about when the shop will be moving and opening in the new location.

Bob also said this is a good lesson in people being careful about what they say and read on social media - especially without confirmation from the people involved.