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As Cars4Agents continues to expand its operation we speak to Managing Director Gary Rose about the business and an exciting year ahead.
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Q: Who are Cars4Agents? Cars4agents offers a bespoke service to meet the needs of property professionals in assisting with the supply of vehicles to promote businesses in their home towns through a competitive pricing structure and personal service that meets the needs of agents from single operators to multi-franchise national operations. |
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Q: How did it all start? A: Cars4Agents began trading in 2007. Co-founders Gary Rose and Darren Nash identified an opportunity in the market to provide cars to the property industry by offering a bespoke service. |
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Darren has 20 years’ experience in the motor industry in both retail, finance and management with over 9 years at Lexus, the world`s number one manufacturer for customer service, which he has brought with him to Cars4Agents. With such a wealth of experience in both the property and vehicle markets between them, bringing this knowledge togetherhas created a unique concept and seemed like a natural progression for the pair. |
Q: Why choose Cars4Agents?
A: In these times of austerity, it makes more sense to lease a new vehicle than buy it out right. As Cars4Agents are independently owned and managed, they are able to source the best deals possible on any make or model of car, van or pick-up truck supplied via their network of over 500 UK based dealers. This is then matched with the most competitive rates from their panel of 10 finance companies offering both business and personal funding.
Gary says: “The lowest price – without the hassle of actually owning the vehicle - is what people want right now. We offer everything that a main dealer can, but give you much, much more for less.”
Q: What agents do you currently work with?
A: Cars4Agents are approved by Belvoir’s head office which has 147 branches nationwide. Within the last four years we have successfully supplied vehicles to most branches, one branch having ordered 10 vehicles to date and 3 recently supplied to Belvoir’s head office. Cars4Agents are also approved by Martin & Co head office that have 170 branches nationwide, Northwood head office who have 90 branches and the Xperience Group who have a total of 90 branches under four separate brands: Ellis & Co, CJ Hole, Parkers and Whitegates. The most recent addition to their approved list is the Move with Us Group who operates through 1100 offices nationwide.
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Q: What makes you stand out from the crowd? Gary commented: “We aim to provide the very best service for our clients, meeting their needs and exceeding their expectations”. Testimonials Dorian Gonsalves: Managing Director, Belvoir Lettings |
"I placed an order with Cars4agents for a new company vehicle and elected to use this company after receiving numerous recommendations and after meeting the directors personally. The vehicle arrived before the due date and I've been delighted with the service I've received. First-class and I wouldn't hesitate to recommend to business associates. I plan to order several more vehicles through Cars4agents later this year".
Steve Ayers: Managing Director, Ayers and Cruiks
"We've dealt with Cars4Agents on several of our vehicle changes and always found them competitive in the market with a straightforward approach. We have a policy of supporting other local businesses and when their success leads to expansion it's great for the town. I'm sure with the determination of the Directors and the team at Cars4Agents that will continue to go from strength to strength."
Richard Dove: Director, Dove Jeffery Homes Ltd
I was absolutely delighted to have taken delivery of my brand new Mercedes – Benz E350 CDi Sport Cabriolet last Friday just in time for summer.
Cars4Agents never fail to impress having saved me almost £9,000.00 on my new vehicle, much to the surprise of the local dealer who questioned whether the car would actually arrive! This is the second vehicle that Cars4Agents have successfully sourced and funded for me and certainly won’t be the last. I am aware that they have subsequently supplied vehicles to clients that I have personally recommended and they too agree that the level of service and savings were second to none. I will continue to use and recommend Cars4Agents with confidence knowing that they will always package the very best deal and deliver on their promises without fail.Well done guys, your service is truly “out of this world”
Q: What is your greatest achievement and what made it so special?
A: I was the youngest person to pass my driving test on my 17th birthday in 1985. I then went on to pass the IAM (Institute of Advanced Motorist) and ROSPA (Royal Society For The Prevention Of Accidents) within a year of passing my test. Having just missed out on a Guinness book of records entry by a few hours!
Q: What do you feel it takes to be successful in the industry?
A: “Determination, ambition, focus and drive. As a business if you are able to survive in the current economic downturn you have done really well. As a business we have been fortunate and have managed to expand and who’s to say where we will be once confidence has been regained in the economy.”
Q: Have you been surprised by the rapid growth of the business?
A: When we first began trading we realised the need to take on additional staff to help cope with the hugely encouraging upswing in demand for our product and service. Gary commented:
“To cope with the demand, not only have we had to move but also take on extra staff”. Such was the response to the service the business has relocated quite literally doubling the size of the operation. Gary went on to say: “Our new showroom and offices are 1200 sq ft compared to the 400 sq ft we had before- giving us plenty of space to expand further as part of our growth strategy. We also feel it is really important to invest in the local community and our young people, so we’ve taken on two apprentices who are already playing key roles in our operation”
Q: Are you currently offering any special promotions?
A: “We constantly offer fantastic deals every month and this month we are offering special rates on the new Audi A1, Fiat 500 and many more".
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