Peter Vardy opens new Porsche Centre 11 | 04 | 2018
INNOVATIVE SCOTS CAR dealership group, Peter Vardy, has opened its second Porsche centre. The new £5 million Porsche Centre Perth sits on a 1.5-acre site on Tweed Place beside the busy A9. (Related: Roadtest — Porsche Macan)
The fourth Porsche centre in Scotland, the state-of-the-art facility in Perth joins Edinburgh and Perth, alongside Peter Vardy’s first centre in Aberdeen.
The new centre features space to display 13 new cars inside, plus a dedicated vehicle handover area. A wide selection of approved pre-owned cars are also available for inspection and test drive.
The workshop area offers eight ramps and two Direct Dialogue bays, designed to support on the spot diagnosis and consultation. A number of E-Hybrid charging points are also available.
Customers can enjoy a variety of facilities on top, including a Specification Lounge — which allows visitors to experience the multitude of features and benefits of individual cars — and a hospitality area serving fresh coffee and refreshments. (Related: Scots dealer is BMW No1)
The new Porsche Centre Perth is more than a point of sale. Its prime position means it is effectively a window into the world of the Stuttgart sports car manufacturer, a company that has fascinated car enthusiasts for 70 years since 1948. And just as Porsche cars embody long-held principles of intelligent performance, so too the new building incorporates cutting edge architectural design and energy efficiency measures.
"We are very excited by this opportunity and anticipate that the new centre will bring in customers from around the country and help generate more than £20m for the local economy," Peter Vardy, CEO of the Peter Vardy Group, said. (Related: Scots group opens classic site)
"We have created more than 40 full-time positions, all fully Porsche-trained and focused on delivering the Porsche experience. In addition, during the construction period, around 140 additional jobs were supported.”
The opening of the new Porsche Centre Perth was also welcomed by Alexander Pollich, Managing Director, Porsche Cars GB.
"I am pleased to welcome Porsche Centre Perth to the brand's network in the UK and Ireland, and further expand representation to our Scottish enthusiasts," Pollich said. (Related: New £5m Peter Vardy Porsche Centre for Perth)
"Just a glance at our current model range clearly shows this is a very exciting time for everyone associated with Porsche, and we have further innovative sports cars yet to come. This development is a great example of the investment our partners are making across the business to deliver a first class Porsche experience, now and into the future."
The opening of Porsche Centre Perth coincides with first deliveries of new Cayenne. The Porsche Cayenne is the sports car among sports utility vehicles, and the latest, third generation of the successful all-wheel drive, four door sports car is a completely new development, combining typical Porsche performance with everyday versatility.
Powerful turbocharged engines, a new eight-speed Tiptronic S automatic gearbox, new chassis systems and an innovative display and control concept with total connectivity combine to raise sport and comfort in the new Cayenne to a new level.
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Jim McGill