Continued expansion for Motorpoint in South Wales

The largest of the five Motorpoint car supermarket sites in the UK, has undergone an extensive £100,000 refurbishment as part of an investment programme which has already seen this year, the unveiling of a new customer collection and sales area at the retailer’s headquarters in Derby, and the opening of the latest location in Peterborough.

The 10-acre site in Newport, South Wales, which opened its doors in 2005, has witnessed substantial growth, with annual sales currently estimated at an impressive £65 million for 2007. The newly-revised premises incorporate a modern reception and sales area with the aim of creating a more comfortable environment, providing a unique, informative, and hassle free buying experience. This has predominantly been achieved through the incorporation of an open plan reception, refreshment and seating area, where customers are able to relax whilst waiting to collect their vehicles or discuss their purchasing requirements.

Furthermore, the capacity of the covered showroom has been extended to accommodate 500 new and used vehicles, and individual IT workstations in the new sales area means that staff have access to a further 4,000 models in stock. Motorpoint’s Newport site is equally contributing to the growing number of women on the retailer’s forecourts, with female staff now counting for 25% of the 50-strong workforce.

Commenting on the unveiling of the new facilities, David Shelton, Managing Director of Motorpoint explains: “We are continually looking at ways to improve the Motorpoint customer experience, and South Wales has always been a key market for us. The revised premises will allow us to continue to deliver first class service, whilst offering a large range of new and used vehicles at very competitive prices. We are very proud of what has become one of the most recognised automotive retail brands in the South West of the UK.”

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