Gowan Auto Peugeot has announced the appointment of Bandon Motors for Peugeot in Ireland, for the sale and after-sales of new vehicles.
Commenting on the appointment of Bandon Motors, Des Cannon, Managing Director of Peugeot Ireland, said: “We are very pleased to be able to welcome on board such a reputable agent who will form the Peugeot logo in and around Bandon. . zone.
“With all the adjustments that will occur in the automotive industry in the coming years, it is imperative to have strong partners. We believe that with this addition we have further solidified our network of Peugeot agents in Ireland.
Bandon Motors plans to expand its existing site on Clonakilty Road in Bandon, where the Peugeot logo will work in a newly built dedicated showroom. A well-established family business, Bandon Motors was founded in 1988 and is a major component of the West Cork business community. Bandon Motors’ project, which employs a team of 30 other people across the company, is to offer consumers the most productive vehicle buying and owning experience imaginable.
Bob Clarke, Principal Dealer, said: “We are very proud to have secured the Peugeot franchise in the Cork area. As a company, we are proud of our customer-focused approach. We are proud to have served fellow Corkians since 35 years ago and we hope to continue doing so, representing the Peugeot logo in the region.
Kevin Barry, Finance Director, said, ‘This is a positive step for Bandon Motors. We are excited to represent the Peugeot brand in Cork and look forward to providing our valued customers with the full suite of Peugeot products and services including sales, service, parts and flexible finances packages tailored to each individual customer’s requirements.
Gowan Auto is the importer and distributor of Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel and Peugeot in the Republic of Ireland.
Gowan Auto, a member of the family-owned holding company, the Gowan Group, recently made a significant commercial investment in a new Citywest premises, to future-proof the business and to meet its dealer partners’ sales, parts, technical and after-sales needs, more readily.
The company aims for significant and sustainable expansion in the coming years, with the strengthening of its franchise corridor networks.