Monday, March 03, 2008
Helston Garages grow to five BMW/Mini outlets
Helston Garages Group has increased its influence as a BMW/Mini dealer with the purchase of two outlets in the West Country, which have been added to its sales and service points with the brands in Exeter, Barnstaple and Yeovil.
The additions are a Tice and Son dealership in Dorchester, and LJ Irvine’s outlet in Bridgwater. A BMW UK spokesman says: “We did not broker the deals but we fully support Helston Garages’ acquisitions.”
He would not comment on whether BMW had wanted Tice and Irvine to be replaced, adding: “BMW views Helston as an important regional dealer partner in the west of England. There are no further plans for the group to expand with BMW at this time.”
The prices paid for the dealerships have not been disclosed. Helston Garages managing director Andrew Barret was unavailable, and no one else would comment on the group’s latest expansion.
DATED: 03.03.08
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The additions are a Tice and Son dealership in Dorchester, and LJ Irvine’s outlet in Bridgwater. A BMW UK spokesman says: “We did not broker the deals but we fully support Helston Garages’ acquisitions.”
He would not comment on whether BMW had wanted Tice and Irvine to be replaced, adding: “BMW views Helston as an important regional dealer partner in the west of England. There are no further plans for the group to expand with BMW at this time.”
The prices paid for the dealerships have not been disclosed. Helston Garages managing director Andrew Barret was unavailable, and no one else would comment on the group’s latest expansion.
DATED: 03.03.08
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