Largest UK Hyundai opens in Scotland 20 | 07 | 2016
SCOTS CAR GIANT Arnold Clark — which has annual turnover of £3.3bn — has opened the UK’s largest Hyundai dealership. The £4 million development, which includes a three-storey flagship showroom, in Glasgow’s East End — on the site at Alexandra Parade — can accommodate more than 20 new Hyundai vehicles and 150 used cars.
“As our largest dealership in the UK, Alexandra Parade Hyundai gives us a strong brand statement in the heart of the city,” Martin Wilson, sales director, Hyundai Motor UK, said.
“It demonstrates a substantial level of investment from Arnold Clark and incorporates the latest Hyundai global dealer space identity.
“With so many exciting new models around the corner, we’re delighted to have such an impressive flagship site in the UK.”
Since opening its first Hyundai dealership in Glasgow in 2002, followed by a second location in the city in 2012, sales have consistently grown: in 2015 more than 1100 Hyundai vehicles were registered across both sites.
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The decision was then taken to consolidate the two locations into a brand new flagship dealership with an investment of £4 million.
Following Hyundai’s new dealer identity, Arnold Clark’s new showroom features a warm bronze exterior, while inside there’s lounge seating and the availability of tablet computers for customers.
The new facility boasts seven workshop bays including a dedicated MOT bay plus a specialist wheel alignment bay.
“This exciting new venture for Arnold Clark and for Hyundai consolidates the very best we have to offer customers in Glasgow,” David Munton, Arnold Clark Hyundai franchise manager, said. “With this flagship branch, we can offer variety, value and an exceptional level of service, all from a convenient central location.”
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Jim McGill