Spread the love

WORK has started on a brand new showroom for Volvo retailer, Snows in Southampton.

The new, £3million, seven-car premises is situated next to Snows’ former Volvo showroom in Second Avenue, and is scheduled for completion in November.

The showroom will have a signature lounge area, complete with Scandinavian furniture, free Wi-Fi and coffee.

The building, which has already resulted in five new jobs, will also feature large, exterior and interior glazing to allow customers to view the new workshop from the comfort of the lounge.

A new workshop will feature the latest equipment, allowing the technicians to offer Volvo customers the highest standards in service and maintenance.

The technicians will also be part of a 12-month training programme for Volvo Personal Service.

Snows operates 49 dealerships from 29 locations across southern England and the The family-owned company has revenues of £370m achieved in 2018.

During the construction of the new site, the current showroom on Second Avenue will remain fully operational.

Mark Austin, Franchise Manager at Snows Southampton, said: “The refurbishment is not just about a change of furniture; it has been designed to make our customers feel even more relaxed and at ease in an environment that provides flexible waiting, working and assessment areas.

“The investment in the site also demonstrates Snows’ commitment to the Volvo brand, the city of Southampton and the automotive industry in general.”

Got a spare 30 seconds?

 Help us to provide you with better market insight by completing a very short survey. It is anonymous and only takes 30 seconds. You will get free access to the quarterly results.

Thinking of the switch to electric?

Need help in finding the right electric vehicle for you? Compare driving range, battery capacity, charging time, price, and features to find the perfect EV for you.