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Sizzling fun day brings out the crowds

It's a kinda magic at Simpsons

It was certainly a success. Saturday the 12^th June brought crowds of motorists and motor caravan enthusiasts to Simpsons' Motor Group's OPEN DAY in Great Yarmouth.

With entertainment provided by Beach FM Radio, Excelsior Jazz trio an amazing magician and the staff of Simpsons, everyone had a fun day out.

"It gives motorists and motor caravan owners a chance to view our vehicle stock without having to rush off site, "said an elated Managing Director, Andrew Aldis. "They really enjoyed the refreshments and relaxed atmosphere permeating across our forecourts," he added.

Everyone I spoke to enthused about the light-hearted and non-pressurised selling Simpsons staff adopted on the day.

These ladies look as if they beat the BBQ queue (standing behind them)

"We want everyone to have a good time," added director Belinda Crick. "All our sales staff are there to help and to advise visitors about enjoying their motor caravan leisure time," she interjected.

Having spent two hours photographing the milling crowds, I was amazed at how many people attended. I was amazed when I discovered many had travelled from Essex and beyond.

"We cater for 800 plus visitors," Andrew told me, "they love every minute of it."

If Simpsons' sizzling BBQ fun day is a reflection of their attitude towards motorists and motor caravan enthusiasts throughout Norfolk and East Anglia, let the music play on as I think it's a fantastic way of showing customers how much they are respected by a Motor Group supplier like Simpsons.

Steve Sewell spends time advising two motorhome entusiasts

Both Skoda drivers and van based and coachbuilt motor home owners can enjoy a new level of customer service and entertainment, thanks to the Simpsons Motor Group.

It's sizzlingly good and I hope they do it again next year.

SKODA’S SUPERB GREAT YARMOUTH SHOWROOM WINNERS

As Skoda UK launched their high tech, high spec exciting new Skoda Estate on Friday 26th February, they simultaneously presented Simpsons Skoda in Great Yarmouth with Skoda’s 2009 'Retailer of the Year Award'.

Our accompanying picture shows David Ovenden, Skoda UK's Head of Operations, presenting this prestigious award to Andrew Aldis, Managing Director of Simpsons Skoda and co-Director, Belinda Crick. All three are standing in front of the top of the range Skoda Superb Hatchback and stunning new Estate, together with a group of Simpsons Sales and support personnel, and After-Sales technicians.

"Skoda really does manufacture happy drivers with these two exceptional models," said Andrew Aldis, "and we manufacture happy motorists along the east coat and Broadland regions as more and more drivers convert to the sensational value-for-money Skoda marque".

Having captured Skoda's top dealer award in 2008 and now repeated the performance in 2009, Belinda Crick was quick to add, "We can't thank our dedicated team enough for their tireless work in ensuring a Skoda motorist is a happy motorist especially around the Great Yarmouth and Lowestoft regions."

For further information contact Simpsons Skoda on 01493 601696.

David Ovenden, Skoda UK’s National Sales Manager, together with Andrew Aldis, Simpsons Skoda’s Managing Director in front of the new Skoda Estate.

Simpsons directors and staff in their Great Yarmouth showroom.

AWESOME NEW CROSSOVER YETI LEAVES A BIG FOOT IMPRESSION WITH NORFOLK MOTORISTS

It’s here. It’s awesome... it’s very exciting for Simpsons to be displaying the new 2WD and 4WD crossover YETI by Skoda.

Be sure to book a Test Drive with Howard or Darren before it’s too late and Yeti disappears into the outbacks of Norfolk, leaving a Big Foot impression behind in our showroom.

The Yeti’s spacious 410 litre boot interior.

TURKISH DELIGHT TOASTED in SOMERLEYTON HALL

The Directors threw a celebratory party to thank everyone in the Skoda franchise for winning Skoda UK's coveted title, 'Best Retailer in the United Kingdom 2008'.

Group Managing Director, Andrew Aldis, wanted to pass on the Board's extreme gratitude for winning the top plaudit presented to any UK Skoda dealer.

"It is an awesome achievement to receive this top award within such a short period of operating the Skoda dealership along the east coast corridor. I can't thank everyone enough for the three years' hard work put in to gain this top accolade."

Glasses were raised for a celebratory toast to recognise everyone's concerted efforts in bringing the award to Great Yarmouth.

Our picture shows many of those in attendance catching a breath of fresh air in the gardens of Somerleyton Hall.

TURKISH DELIGHT FOR SIMPSONS SKODA IN ISTANBUL

Our Group Managing Director, Andrew Aldis and his attractive wife, Nina, attended Skoda's 'International Retailer of the Year' Gala Event in Istanbul, where they were presented with the coveted ‘Best Retailer in the United Kingdom 2008' award.

In attendance were over 140 dealer principals from all parts of the globe, including China, India, Norway, Germany, Spain and Sweden.

"It was the highlight of my professional career," explained an emotional Andrew, "and Nina and I only wish Simon WoodGreaves – our mentor and former Chairman who passed away sixteen months ago – could have been there to receive the prestigious award himself."

Simpsons SKODA have, in under four years, achieved the highest accolade presented to any Skoda franchise worldwide.

"I can't thank the whole team in Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth, enough as without their dedication and professionalism in all facets of sales and after-sales motorists' support, the award would not have come our way in 2008."

Simpsons set new Skoda Dealership Gold Standard on the east coast

Simpsons Skoda in Suffolk Road, Great Yarmouth have done it yet again!

As top performing Retail Skoda Dealer 2008, they once again savour the motor industry plaudits and precious Gold Award presented by Skoda UK’s Head of Operations, David Ovenden.

“It is a remarkable achievement for our young, Great Yarmouth Skoda dealership, which is only four years old. We’ve now won the prestigious Skoda 2008 Gold Retailer of the Year award and Silver in 2006 and 2007,” explained an elated managing director, Andrew Aldis. “We seem to be setting the automotive industry retailer bar very high on the east coast in terms of both customer service and sales achievements. I can’t thank our dedicated workforce enough for their professionalism in gaining this Retailer Gold Award from Skoda UK,” he added.