Vertu Motors has added a fifth Skoda dealership to its nationwide portfolio after completing the purchase of Skoda Leicester from Marshall Motor Group.
The dealership, which will rebrand as Vertu Skoda Leicester, joins existing Skoda sites in Darlington, Derby and Chesterfield and follows hot on the heels of Vertu’s new Skoda dealership in Nottingham, which opened on 30 October.
Vertu Skoda Leicester will continue to operate from its existing site on Groby Road. It becomes the third Vertu site in the city alongside the Renault/Dacia dealership on Raw Dykes Road and the Toyota Leicester site on Welford Road.
The acquisition of Skoda Leicester not only strengthens Vertu’s relationship with one of the best-selling manufacturers on the UK market, but also means an expanded presence in the East Midlands region.
Customers can expect familiar faces, now part of the Vertu team, to provide them with the high levels of service that they have been accustomed to, whilst a series of new vacancies have also been created at the site.
Adrian Skow, Vertu Skoda Franchise Director, said: “We are delighted to have acquired Skoda Leicester in a move that cements our relationship with Skoda, and which also helps to boost our presence in the key East Midlands region.
“We look forward to working with new colleagues at the dealership, and also to welcoming new and existing customers at the site to Vertu.”
Robert Forrester, Vertu Motors Chief Executive, said: “The East Midlands is an important area of growth for Vertu, so we are thrilled to add another dealership in the region to our portfolio.
“Skoda Leicester is a fantastic site in a prime location within the city and will be a strong addition to the Group.”
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