Vertu Motors

Bristol Street Motors has acquired the Renault Dacia business in Leicester from Renault Retail Group UK Limited.

The new dealership, the seventh Renault dealership in the Group, has been introduced at the Group’s former Citroen dealership based on Raw Dykes Road. It will showcase a range of new and used cars as well as offering on-site MOT and servicing.

Bristol Street Motors Renault Dacia Leicester will also offer specialist advice to Motability customers, with sales professionals on hand to guide them through the process of choosing the best vehicle for their individual requirements.

Robert Forrester, chief executive of Bristol Street Motors, said: “I am delighted to announce the introduction of Bristol Street Motors Renault Dacia in Leicester. This is an exciting venture in Leicester and demonstrates our commitment to the town.

“The team is looking forward to welcoming new and existing Renault Dacia customers to the new site where they can be assured of a warm welcome and the very best cars, deals and customer service.”

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Notes to Editors

Vertu Motors is the fifth largest automotive retailer in the UK with a network of 154 sales outlets across the UK. Its dealerships operate predominantly under the Bristol Street Motors, Vertu and Macklin Motors brand names.

Vertu Motors was established in November 2006 with the strategy to consolidate the UK motor retail sector. It is intended that the Group will continue to acquire motor retail operations to grow a scaled dealership group. The Group’s acquisition strategy is supplemented by a focused organic growth strategy to drive operational efficiencies through its national dealership network. The Group currently operates 150 franchised sales outlets and 4 non-franchised sales operations from 116 locations across the UK.

Vertu’s Mission Statement is to “deliver an outstanding customer motoring experience through honesty and trust”.

Vertu Motors Group websites – www.investors.vertumotors.com /www.vertucareers.com

Vertu brand websites – www.vertumotors.com / www.bristolstreet.co.ukwww.macklinmotors.co.uk /