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3 DEALERS ALL IN 1 GREAT LOCATION ...
JOHNSONS CARS, OXFORD 234 Botley Road, Oxford OX2 0HP Tel. 01865 566241 johnsonscars.co.uk Team Johnsons
Read from right to left Adam Rhodes, Mazda Sales Manager Adam has been with Johnsons at the site since 2011, promoted from a sales executive into the Mazda sales manager role. Charlene Wicks, Mazda/Hyundai/Lexus Service Manager Charlene has been with the group since 2014, promoted from our Mazda site in Swindon to run the service operation for the three brands. John Earl, Retail Manager, John has recently joined the management team at Botley, with spells at Landrover and Jaguar under his belt previously. Matthew Lowe, General Manager Matthew joined the group in 2006 and is now in his
10th year. He previously ran the Johnsons Honda site in Slough and took over at Botley 15 months ago. Ben Ewers, Parts Manager Ben has been with the group over 10 years and the multi brand parts operation. Paul Anders, Hyundai Sales Manager Paul has been with the group for over 10 years, previously running the Lexus dealership at Cumnor hill. Paul Downes, Volvo Sales Manager Paul took over the Volvo sales department 12 months ago, moving from VW/Audi with previous spells at Jaguar. Jon Hale, Volvo Service Manager Jon has been with the business over 10 years (Jon was unable to make the photoshoot as he was on holiday).
In 2013, Hyundai was added to the portfolio at Botley and Lexus became an aftersales operation. 2016, The Mazda dealership was refurbished. At Johnsons cars of Oxford, we sell new Volvo, Mazda and Hyundai cars. We offer all makes and models servicing and MOT, including a collection and delivery service. We also offer a fully stocked comprehensive parts department for all makes and models, including a delivery service. With a group used car stock offering of over 1000 vehicles, you can be sure to find the perfect car to suit your requirements.
Matthew commented ‘We have very loyal customers, who have been with us for years, often buying cars for the whole family. We have won many awards for our customer satisfaction, because our priority are our customers and everything we do through our committed, long serving and loyal team is centered around delivering an outstanding customer experience.’ Johnsons are proud to support the local community and are involved with local teams such as Frilford heath golf club, Feel fit gym Oxford, Yarnton Blues football team, Easington FC in Banbury.
History of Johnsons Founded in 1999, Johnsons Cars has built itself up to become one of the largest independent car dealerships in the country, through being committed to providing the highest level of customer care and satisfaction in everything we do, from the supply of new and used vehicles through to servicing and repairs. At the beginning of 2010, Johnsons purchased the site at Botley Road from the Co-op, which was then Volvo, Mazda and Mitsubishi aftersales. In 2011, Lexus was relocated to Botley Road from Cumnor Hill.
Johnsons Cars, featuring the managers ‘favourite’ car
Paul Downes – Volvo V40 Cross Country
Adam Rhodes – Mazda MX5
Paul Anders – Hyundai 110
“ The V40 was rated the safest car when tested by MCAP making it the number one choice as a family hatchback.” Tel. 01865 240101 Email: pdownes@jcars.co.uk
“ The MX5 puts the enjoyment back into driving, it’s hands down one of the best cars I’ve ever driven and its equally a delight to sell. ”
“ The Hyundai 110 is the best city car around. It’s quiet, roomy, excellent value for money and has a long warranty.”
Tel. 01865 566242 Email: arhodes@johnsonsmazda.co.uk
Tel. 01865 256900 Email: panders@johnsonshyundai.co.uk