The Jarvis Group have been appointed as ŠKODA's sole metro and regional dealer for South Australia, the Australian arm of the European carmaker has announced.
Jarvis ŠKODA has committed to invest in a new, state of the art premises housing both sales and service in Adelaide. Until completion, Jarvis ŠKODA will trade out of temporary facilities. The group will continue to operate the successful ŠKODA dealership in the Barossa, which was established in 2012.
With 34 years in the business, the Jarvis Group of Companies has grown from a single site dealership employing 46 people to seven franchises employing in excess of 315. Jarvis's ŠKODA operation commences business in the first week of January at 477 North East Road, Hillcrest.
"As a proud South Australian company, we're excited by our appointment," Jarvis Group Chairman Richard Collins said.
"Jarvis is a people driven company, focused on providing an environment which creates loyal, satisfied customers and staff. ŠKODA customers will experience the exceptional service that has become synonymous with the Jarvis Group."
ŠKODA Australian Managing Director Michael Irmer welcomed Australia's 33rd ŠKODA dealership, one that he said exemplified the brand's commitment to a market in which it will this year sell more than 5000 vehicles for the first time.
"Since 2014, ŠKODA has upgraded its dealerships nationwide," Mr Irmer said. "Some 80% of the dealers will have moved to new or upgraded premises by the end of this year alone.
"In this brief timeframe, ŠKODA and its dealers have invested millions of dollars to provide our valued customers with world class premises. The brand is backing this with increased training to support the salesforce and service operations.
"ŠKODA customers have high expectations and we are providing a seamless experience that fulfils these."