Skoda Open Now At Rayleigh
Essex Auto Group brings prosperity, jobs and award-winning Škoda cars to Rayleigh
• Essex Auto Group open new Škoda dealership in Rayleigh
• Full range of award-winning Škodas available
• A family run business and an accredited ‘Investor in People’ company
• Currently employs over 300 local people
Motorists in Rayleigh now have award-winning Škoda cars on their doorstep, as Essex Auto Group open a new seven car showroom on Stadium Way.
The new dealership, which is now open, will offer the full range of Škoda vehicles, including the Yeti, winner of the Auto Express 2010 Car of the Year award, and the Fabia vRS, star of the highly-acclaimed 2010 ‘Made of Meaner Stuff’ campaign.
As a strong, independent, family run business which has been succeeding and growing for over 20 years, Essex Auto Group is a shining example of the type of business our economy needs to see. They are also an accredited ‘Investor in People’ company, employing over 300 people from the local area and always looking to promote from within.
This latest expansion, growing from eight to nine franchises with the addition of the Škoda brand to the Essex Auto Group family, is therefore very good news for local job seekers. It is also hugely encouraging for the region to see such a prospering business.
Philip Maskell, Chairman of the new Essex Auto Group dealership commented: “Škoda has been rapidly growing and gathering an extraordinary amount of accolades over the past few years, so it makes sense for us to buy into a franchise that’s as set on success and growth as we are.”
The family has a long legacy in business, having begun in 1844 servicing hotels in Maidstone with soft drinks. Today, the family-run feel of the business is evident, philanthropically building and maintaining strong links with the local community, and sponsoring local sports teams at different levels, from Southend United and Essex County Cricket to schools. The Group is also highly eco-conscious, implementing energy saving technology and using environmentally sensitive materials during the building of all their new dealerships over the past three years.
Robert Hazelwood, Director at Škoda comments: “We are investing heavily in developing our retailer network across the UK, and are delighted to welcome Essex Auto Group to our group. As a brand, we have an excellent reputation for second-to-none customer service and we fully support our retailers to make the buying and owning of a Škoda a great experience for all our customers.
“Our wide range of vehicles is better than ever, winning new awards every month, and despite the recent economic crisis, our sales figures are record breaking thanks to savvy drivers demanding better quality for their money.”
During 2010, Škoda received 25 top awards including Top Gear Luxury Car of the Year for Superb Estate, AutoExpress Car of the Year for Yeti and Which Car Award for the Best Car Manufacturer, whilst just this month the Škoda Superb was awarded Best Estate Car 2011 by Diesel Car magazine.
The new Škoda dealership is located at 8 Stadium Way, Rayleigh, SS7 3NL. To arrange a test drive of one of Škoda’s fantastic cars, call 01268 775544.
