A Volvo retailer in Doncaster has said goodbye to two employees who have accumulated 70 years of combined service at the dealership. Riverside Volvo Doncaster, located on Wheatley Hall Road, recently held farewell celebrations for workshop controller Mick Savage and used car prep manager Steve Starkie.
Mick began his automotive career at the retailer in 1982 as an apprentice and remained with Riverside Motor Group for 42 years, progressing through the ranks from technician to master technician before taking on his final role as workshop controller. During his four decades at the retailer, Mick participated in manufacturer reward trips, including a memorable Volvo event in Iceland where he was able to ice drive the brand’s latest models.
Steve joined the dealership a decade later in 1992 as a sales executive and stayed with Riverside for 33 years. He was promoted to sales manager in 1998 before eventually becoming used car prep manager. Throughout his career at Riverside, Steve took part in several Volvo incentive trips to destinations including South Africa, Las Vegas, New York and Iceland.
When asked how he plans to spend his retirement, Mick said: “I’m looking forward to relaxing and spending more time with my wife and daughter. I may help my brother finally put back together some bikes that have been in bits for many years.” Steve added: “I plan to relax and spend more time with my family. My wife and I have just bought a new motor home, and we plan to tour the UK and hopefully travel further afield – I can’t escape motoring!”
Mark Denton, managing director at Riverside Volvo Doncaster, said: “I’d like to thank Mick and Steve for their many years of service and friendship at Riverside Volvo Doncaster – we are so grateful that they chose to spend so many years with the business. Steve and Mick have seen some major changes to the motoring industry over the years and have both played an integral role in the growth of Riverside Motor Group. On behalf of the whole team at Riverside, I wish them both a long and happy retirement.”
