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John Clark opens new format Seat, Cupra and Skoda dealership in Dundee

John Clark Motor Group has officially opened a multi-franchise Seat, Cupra and Skoda dealership at Broomhill Road, Dundee. The site was previously the home for a former Peter Vardy Carz supermarket. Located opposite the John Clark Volvo & Mini dealerships, this location is the first within the Volkswagen UK network to introduce a multi-brand retail concept. The dealership will showcase ...

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John Clark rebrands its Specialist Cars businesses

John Clark Motor is rebranding its Specialist Cars dealerships, which will now operate under the John Clark name. This transition marks a new era for the group’s Volkswagen, SEAT, Skoda, CUPRA, Renault, Dacia, Nissan, and Alpine dealerships, further strengthening their association with the trusted John Clark brand known for exceptional customer service. The rebranding process will be completed across all ...

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John Clark adds Kia to ranks with Gillanders acquisition

John Clark Motor Group has added Kia to its list of franchises with the acquisition of Gillanders Motors in Peterhead. Alongside this existing business the John Clark Motor Group will open a new John Clark Select business offering a wide range of premium used cars. The Gillanders team will transfer with the acquisition and the business will remain at its ...

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John Clark Motor Group Opens MG dealership in Perth

John Clark Motor Group (JCMG) is to represent MG in Perty, joining its existing MG business in Dundee. Located at 168 Dunkeld Road, Perth, the new showroom will offer a full range of services, including new and used car sales, aftersales and parts. Chris Clark, Group Managing Director, said: “We are thrilled to be expanding our MG representation in Scotland ...

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John Clark posts record PBT in year of investment

John Clark has posted a profit before tax increase from its previous record of £24.1m to £25.3m. In its end of year accounts to December 31st 2022, the Group reported that overall turnover rose to £914.3m (up from £910.3m in 2021 and our pre Covid pandemic 2019 value of £820.8m). Its aftersales operations performed well, generating revenue growth of 8% ...

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John Clark opens new Volvo dealership in Edinburgh

John Clark is opening a new Volvo dealership in Edinburgh this week at a new location on Lonehead Drive, in Newbridge. Kristian Elvefors, MD of Volvo Cars UK, is officially unveiling the showroom. The multi-million-pound show room features Volvo’s signature lounge area with Scandinavian furniture. Customers can relax, enjoying Swedish cakes while their car is looked after, or can work ...

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Dealer Insight: Chris Clark, Group MD at John Clark Motor Group

John Clark Motor Group delivered a strong performance in 2021, nearly quadrupling its pre-tax profits to £24.06m (£6.26m) on turnover up 26.1% to £910.3m (£721.8m). The group, with dealerships across North, East and Central Scotland, saw new vehicle sales volumes up 7.2% to 12,065, outperforming the UK market. Its retail used vehicle sales volumes grew by 33.4% to 20,831 units. ...

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John Clark Golf Day raises £20,568 for charity

The John Clark motor Group Charity Golf Day raised £20,568 for two charities, VSA Aberdeen and Cornerstone. Julia Smith, Public Fundraising Manager at Cornerstone said “We were delighted to be chosen as one of the benefitting charities for the John Clark Motor Group charity golf day and what a fantastic day it was. Greig Slatter, business development manager said: “We can’t thank ...

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New Volvo Cars Edinburgh dealership to open in January

Volvo Cars Edinburgh is set to open its doors in January. The John Clark run dealership is moving from its current home, on Glasgow Road, to a new showroom currently being purpose built on Longhead Drive, Newbridge. Helping combat the climate emergency and ahead of Volvo’s commitment to become a fully electric car maker by 2030, the retailer has also ...

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Specialist Cars Nissan in Aberdeen moves to new location

The John Clark owned Specialist Cars Nissan of Aberdeen has moved to a new premises from the city’s Balmoral Business Park to Autoplex off Abbotswell Road. Reflecting current powertrain trends, the dealership has been equipped with a number of rapid chargers. Heading up the team at Specialist Cars Nissan Aberdeen are franchise director Gerry McQuillan; sales manager David Barnes and ...

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