A Nissan dealership in Somerset is celebrating its 25th anniversary with the Japanese car manufacturer – and has been presented with a long service award to mark the occasion.
The team at FJ Chalke Nissan Yeovil were recently visited by Matt Duncan, Nissan’s Network Development and Customer Quality Director, who handed over a special certificate to Steve Fowler, FJ Chalke Managing Director.
The family-run dealer group began representing Nissan in Yeovil in 1999, 12 years after its first Nissan dealership, in Wincanton, started trading in 1987.
The Yeovil dealership – at Fusion Park, West Hendford – has a nine-car showroom, space for 120 used vehicles and a fully-equipped workshop.
In addition, it boasts 10 electric charging bays and can generate its own electricity using solar panels on the roof. Rain water is collected to reduce reliance on the mains water supply.
The 16-strong team is headed up by Branch Director Mark Swain, Sales Manager Matt Newham and Service Manager Alfie Mann.
Steve Fowler, Managing Director of FJ Chalke, said: ‘‘We’re proud and delighted to have represented Nissan in Yeovil for 25 years.
‘‘Nissan is in a great place right now, with Qashqai and Juke regularly appearing in lists of the top 10 best-selling cars in the UK, and ARIYA and LEAF proving popular with motorists turning to electric motoring.
‘‘I’d like to take this opportunity to thank staff at both our Nissan dealerships for their hard work and commitment – and here’s to the relationship between FJ Chalke and Nissan going from strength to strength in the years to come.’’
Long-term success
Matt Duncan, Nissan’s Customer Quality and Network Development Director, said: ‘‘It’s a pleasure to present this award to the team at FJ Chalke Nissan Yeovil. I know that everyone here provides excellent levels of service to all customers, many of whom have been loyal to the dealership for several years – decades in some cases.
‘‘It all provides proof, if proof were needed, that the award-winning cars in the Nissan range, allied to first-class product knowledge and customer service, combine to create a formula for long-term success. Huge congratulations to the whole team – keep up the good work!’’
With dealerships across South Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire, FJ Chalke & Vale Motors is a family-run dealer group with a proud history of serving its local communities since 1929.