Volvo Dealer

volvo dealer

Volvo Dealershipvolvo 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 New Cars UKrecent 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.

Volvo UKRiders 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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