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OVER the last five years, motorists who drive by Chariots Specialist Cars, who are celebrating their fifth year in business this year, can be forgiven for focusing on the prestige, eye-catching dealership.

The dealership, which is situated on the edge of Kettering’s Venture Park, the only one of its kind to be located off the A14 at Junction 9, has a lot more to boast about with its highly experienced fully factory trained technicians.

Headed up by service manager Peter Blakesley, the service team have over 250 combined years of experience behind them, including commercial, with backgrounds in all makes and models, predominantly prestige vehicles. This specialist knowledge means owners can feel confident that whatever the car, the team cares just as much about what is under the bonnet as well as the look of the car.

As well as carrying out all types of electrical and mechanical work, the highly-experienced team of technicians also carry out servicing from £99 and MOT’s which include a free retest for up to ten days. Other services include repairs, tyres, brakes and air conditioning servicing.

The dealership is headed up by three directors – Managing Director Franco Santoro, Peter Harris and Andrew Hulcoop. The company was founded with the view and intentions of setting up a sales and service centre that would offer a local and similar service to what you would get further a field without the inconvenience of wasting valuable time but still receiving a five-star service.

A service-while-you-wait option means customers can relax with a coffee and tap in to the showroom’s free wi-fi, while others who are short for time can take advantage of the new and improved BMW courtesy cars or opt for a free of charge collection and delivery service.

Franco said: “We really do work hard at offering a high standard of customer care and servicing is a very important part of our overall package. We have an excellent team who work hard to make everyone welcome and give each the confidence that, they are getting the best customer service, which is also excellent value for money.”

This can be highlighted by the many customer reviews received on various social media sites including Google Reviews and Facebook.

People looking to upgrade their car are often surprised at the wide range of vehicles available at Chariots. With two of the directors owning three BMW dealerships across the Cotswolds and the dealership having big connections with these, 95 per cent of the vehicles that Chariots stock are from Cotswold Motor Group, which gives their clients the reassurance that all cars are checked thoroughly before hitting their forecourt.

This can mean that at any one time a Vauxhall or a Ford with a price tag in the low thousands can line up alongside cars such as a top-of-the-range BMW or Mercedes-Benz or even, recently, a McLaren, with an asking price close to £180,000.

An excellent network of contacts means that the team are also able to source a specific model.

Franco said: “We all have a passion for cars and we know that the prestige cars do grab the attention but we believe it is important to find the right car to meet the needs of each owner. We want customers to feel relaxed when they visit the showroom to buy a car or even just for a coffee and a chat.”

This approach has seen customers returning time and time again, whether it be for a vehicle upgrade, servicing or simply a coffee and chat, creating the loyal client base that Chariots has gained over five years in business.

The birthday celebrations will include the team continuing to welcome new and existing clients, as well as supporting local businesses and charities including Macmillan and Cransley Hospice.

From starting the business with only five staff members, five years on, Chariots is now proud to have a team of 27 employees and will continue to grow the Chariots family.

For more information regarding the Business Service Package, contact Marketing Executive, Kim Hearn.

For all your servicing needs, including commercial vehicles, contact Peter Blakesley.

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www.chariotsspecialistcars.com

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