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Bristol Street Motors has opened a new Nissan dealership in Stockton, expanding its Nissan representation in Tees Valley.
The new Bristol Street Motors Stockton Nissan dealership is situated at the Preston Farm Industrial Estate. The site was previously the home for one of Motornation supermarket.
The dealership will be spearheaded by Lee Stewart, previously the general manager at Bristol Street Motors Darlington Nissan.
He will be joined by Richard Burleigh, currently general sales manager at Bristol Street Motors Durham Ford.
Stewart said: “It is an incredible honour to lead the charge as we open our new Nissan dealership on Teesside.
Our mission is to deliver not only outstanding customer service, but also to become an integral part of the local community.
Steve Gould, operations director at Bristol Street Motors for its Nissan Renault division, said: “The opening of the new Teesside dealership signifies an important step in our strategic growth.
“We’re excited to continue representing the Nissan brand in the area and look forward to bringing a fantastic experience to both existing and new customers.”
Robert Forrester, CEO of Bristol Street Motors, said: “Our new Bristol Street Motors Stockton Nissan dealership underscores our commitment to enhancing our service footprint and supporting local communities.
“We are confident that Lee Stewart and his team will provide the exceptional service standards synonymous with Bristol Street Motors.”
Csaba Vincze, Nissan’s network development and customer quality director, said: ‘‘We thank Bristol Street Motors for the work they put into our continuing partnership and the investment they have made in this fantastic new dealership in Stockton.
‘‘Our new retail concept creates a modern and relaxed environment, which will make our customers and dealership colleagues feel at home. We know customers from Stockton and Middlesbrough, plus surrounding towns and villages, will be delighted with the new facility.’’