volvo
dealer Riders
are suppliers of a wide variety of volvo's including
the s40, s60, v40,
s80, v70, v70 xc,
xc90, c70 convertible,
c70 coupe, volvo bi-fuel, plus a variety
of nearly new / used cars such as second hand saloons, 4x4 s,
estate hatchback with five doors and 3 doors.
Our dealership company team are based in cornwall
and plymouth uk and offer expert advice
on all of our new and older models.
So if your in need of a business car or a reliable vehicle
for private use you can rely on Riders volvo dealer.
These vehicles have an enviable and long held reputation for durability
and safety. In more recent
years the company has also won accolades for design and performance. From
the enormous load carrying capability of an estate, to the stylish lines
of a convertible, they will take you there in style and safety.
Riders have specialised in supplying high quality
prestige cars for many years. As main dealers for Jaguar,
Land Rover, Volvo and Saab,
we offer our customers throughout the West Country of Cornwall and Devon
a full range of retail and after sales services, together with unrivalled
experience and genuine enthusiasm.
Riders
was originally established in Falmouth in 1869, since those early days
we have aimed to provide the very highest standards of service, taking
into account each individual customers specific requirements. We are committed
to offering the very best service for all our customers now and in the
future.
Our approach has become known as the 'Riders Difference'
Company history:
- 1869 – In
1869 John Reehl and Arthur Rider opened their coach building business
at Berkley Vale, Falmouth.
- 1926 – In
1926 Harold Rider opened a new two-story garage selling various marques
of cars and lorries at the Beckley Vale, Falmouth.
- 1930 – The
business was incorporated at Riders Garage Ltd by Arthur and Harold
Rider; Chrysler and Dodge marques are aquired.
- 1937 – New
Larger showrooms and workshops opened on the Moor, Falmouth.
- 1950 – Riders
began its relationship with Jaguar and Daimler. Vauxhall and Bedford
marques are also acquired.
- 1955 – Geoffrey
Sweet joined his wife norma and her father Harold Rider as Managing
Director.
- 1960’s –
A purpose built modern, large dealership is opened at Berkley Rise,
Falmouth.
- 1972 – Rover
– Triumph replace Vauxhall as Riders volume selling marque.
- 1978 – Austin,
Morris and MG marques are acquired.
- 1980 – Ralph
Sweet, Great, Great Grandson of John Reehis is appointed Managing Director.
- 1985 – Riders
are appointed the sole Jaguar and Daimler Dealers for Cornwall.
- 1986 – Another
prestige marque joins Riders when they are appointed the sole Land Rover
Dealers for Cornwall.
- 1990 – Riders
add Saab to their growing prestige and specialist car division, and
become the sole Saab Dealers for Cornwall.
- 1991 – The
Flagship Dracaena Avenue Jaguar Dealership is built.
- 1995 – Riders
open a new Land Rover Dealership on a 3-acre site at Threemilestone,
Truro.
- 1999 – Riders
acquire the long established Volvo Dealership for Cornwall.
- 2001 – The
company’s first dealership is opened outside of Cornwall, The
purpose built Jaguar Dealership at Language Business Park, Plymouth
also marks Jaguars return to the city after an absence of 10 years.
Riders are appointed the Jaguars Dealers for Plymouth and South Devon.
- 2002 – Riders
aquire the Volvo Dealership for Plymouth and South Devon.
If you have any questions
or wish to get more information on our makes and models then please dont
hesitate to contact us
at one of our many branches.
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