North East automotive retailer opens up new Sunderland dealership
A North East motor retailer has announced that it is opening up its third ŠKODA site and creating jobs in Sunderland.
Pulman Group has announced that it is opening up a new ŠKODA based in Sunderland, joining its existing Volkswagen site on Newcastle Road.
The group already has ŠKODA sites at Durham and in Cramlington, with the Sunderland site being the only ŠKODA dealership in its area.
The opening of Pulman ŠKODA Sunderland has created new job opportunities both internally and externally, including two new sales executive.
Chris Slater, commercial director at Pulman, commented: “It’s fantastic to be given the opportunity to be the first SKODA retailer in the UK to launch this digital format retail experience.
“We are sharing the space within the existing established showroom with our Volkswagen family.
“It’s a unique setup for the Sunderland customers with 4 models in the showroom and the full range including the new fully electric ENYAQ iV available to experience.
“We have the very latest technology in the showroom including our interactive digital touch screen configurator (which includes games for the kids to play, young and old!).”
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