Your New Corvette Contact in the East of England

[RossLemon]

Hi everyone,

I’m Ross Lemon, Business Manager at the new official Corvette dealership here in the East of England based in Colchester. We’re incredibly proud to be bringing the Corvette brand to this part of the UK — with a dedicated showroom, trained specialists, and a genuine passion for all things Corvette.

I’ll be your main point of contact here on the forum, happy to help with any questions about the new C8, servicing, test drives, availability, or upcoming events. Whether you already own a Corvette or are just thinking about joining the family, I’d love to connect.

We’re currently preparing for our grand opening in Colchester, and I can’t wait to share updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and event invites with you all soon.

Feel free to drop me a message anytime — or just say hello below!
Looking forward to meeting many of you in person and celebrating the incredible Corvette community together.

All the best,

Ross

 

[Roscobbc]

Thanks for the 'intro for the new dealership Ross. A very welcome addition for some of our Essex Region members who will no doubt be in contact with your service department (once established) for C8 servicing on recently purchased C8's.
I'm guessing Andy Maskery or Mark Eaton (our Essex Regional reps) will be in contact with you shortly.
Our next monthly meeting is Wednesday 15th October at the Crown PH, Sandon just outside Chelmsford, not very far down the A12 from Colchester.
Kind regards,
Ross (yes another one!)

 

[teamzr1]

Questions as to C8s owners would want to know

1. Exactly what is the process for C8s that have the Over The Air (OTA) software updates function
does that work as it does here in the USA or does the C8 owners have to travel to your dealer
just to get the software updates done.
Would that dealer have the wireless network, so owners just have to be on your lot for OTAs
or have to go to service dept, and they do all the updates manually ?

2. How handling TSBs or recalls
Such as the newest fix is when filling the tanks for gas a design flaw causes gas to spill into the engine bay area and cause
a fire
GM had a workaround but now has a redesign change part
What is going to be a time frame from time GM does fixes to when the dealer would have those parts in the UK to
Quickly make those changes ?

3. Service personal being trained to know exactly how to do maintenance process such as
when to properly do the DCT filter, fluid changes and required flushing of DCT fluids ?

 

[Chevrolet]

Hi everyone,

I’m Ross Lemon, Business Manager at the new official Corvette dealership here in the East of England based in Colchester. We’re incredibly proud to be bringing the Corvette brand to this part of the UK — with a dedicated showroom, trained specialists, and a genuine passion for all things Corvette.

I’ll be your main point of contact here on the forum, happy to help with any questions about the new C8, servicing, test drives, availability, or upcoming events. Whether you already own a Corvette or are just thinking about joining the family, I’d love to connect.

We’re currently preparing for our grand opening in Colchester, and I can’t wait to share updates, behind-the-scenes photos, and event invites with you all soon.

Feel free to drop me a message anytime — or just say hello below!
Looking forward to meeting many of you in person and celebrating the incredible Corvette community together.

All the best,

Ross

Greetings Ross. I see from your Linkedin profile that you are the Business Manager at "Lookers" Volvo and Corvette in Colchester. Is it possible/any plans there will be more Lookers Corvette outlets in the near future in the South of England? Thanks/Peter

I see that they are already talking about your new Corvette operation on here:

C8 Corvette owners UK | Facebook

www.facebook.com

 

[Forrest Gump]

Hi Ross
Thanks for bringing this exciting news that we are to have a Corvette Dealership here in Essex.
We do indeed have quite a few C8 owners in the region, all unanimous how great C8’s are.
As Ross said above, you are very welcome to come along to any of our Essex region monthly gatherings, meet some happy C8 owners and see some of the previous generations of Corvette. Likewise we will be delighted to support any of your events, so please do contact me or Mark Eaton at the email below.

Wishing you great success with the new dealership.

Andy Maskery
Essex Region co-rep
essexregion@corvetteclub.org.uk

 

[Invetterate]

Hi Ross,

May I also wish you all the best with your endeavours in Colchester and look forward to meeting you at some point. If we can be of any help in anyway, please let either Andy or I know.

Mark Eaton
Essex Region co-rep
essexregion@corvetteclub.org.uk

 

[RossLemon]

Greetings Ross. I see from your Linkedin profile that you are the Business Manager at "Lookers" Volvo and Corvette in Colchester. Is it possible/any plans there will be more Lookers Corvette outlets in the near future in the South of England? Thanks/Peter

I see that they are already talking about your new Corvette operation on here:

C8 Corvette owners UK | Facebook

www.facebook.com

Hi Chevrolet, not as far as I'm aware although I wouldn't rule out Corvette opening another in the south of England at some stage.

Thanks for the link to the Facebook group, its good to have access to current owners and get their feedback whilst we get to grips with the brand ourselves.

 

[RossLemon]

Thanks for the warm welcome Andy & Mark, I'm sure we'll have plenty of opportunities to get together. We have a large car park right next to the showroom which has previously held large car meets which would be an ideal location for meets.

 

[Forrest Gump]

Thanks for the warm welcome Andy & Mark, I'm sure we'll have plenty of opportunities to get together. We have a large car park right next to the showroom which has previously held large car meets which would be an ideal location for meets.

Sounds like a good plan

 

[funchi]

Hi Ross am I being stupid at 70 yes, where abouts in Colchester are you, I live in Great Bentley my daughter and grandson would like me to trade my 3000 mile one owner from new C5 to a C8.
Thank you Michael.

 

[funchi]

Just found you Severalls Business Park are you open and do you have a C8 in stock

 

[Forrest Gump]

Just found you Severalls Business Park are you open and do you have a C8 in stock

I don’t think they’re open yet but there is an email and telephone number. The showroom will be next to the Porsche and Ferrari dealerships if you know where they are.

Colchester​

Lookers Corvette Colchester
Wyncolls Road, Severalls Park
Colchester, Essex, C04 9HS
contactcorvettecolchester@lookers.co.uk
+44 (0) 1206 717318

 

[Chevrolet]

I live in Great Bentley my daughter and grandson would like me to trade my 3000 mile one owner from new C5 to a C8.

A 3k miles/one owner (you?) C5. Red C5 Coupe I think? That's a "Unicorn" Michael Before you trade it in, put it For Sale on here, when you know how much you want for it?

 

[funchi]

Chevrolet. Yes I bought my 2004 C5 Euro spec Auto Red on Red Coupe new from Aurego Opel Wuppertal Germany.
366 miles of the 3000+ miles was driving it back from Germany.
My first club meet was at Scratchwood Services.
Thank you Forrest Gump I often go past taking my granddaughter to Colchester School of Gymnastics.

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[Chevrolet]

my daughter and grandson would like me to trade my 3000 mile one owner from new C5 to a C8.

No doubt Michael they will be wanting to drive the C8?

 

[Roscobbc]

Chevrolet. Yes I bought my 2004 C5 Euro spec Auto Red on Red Coupe new from Aurego Opel Wuppertal Germany.
366 miles of the 3000+ miles was driving it back from Germany.
My first club meet was at Scratchwood Services.
Thank you Forrest Gump I often go past taking my granddaughter to Colchester School of Gymnastics.

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Have we seen you at the Crown yet Funchi?

 

[funchi]

No Roscobbc my last Corvette meet I went to, was held at the The Red Lion Margaretting but that was a good few years ago, which Crown are you talking about I am out of touch with the CCCUK

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[Roscobbc]

No Roscobbc my last Corvette meet I went to, was held at the The Red Lion Margaretting but that was a good few years ago, which Crown are you talking about I am out of touch with the CCCUK

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Its the Crown at Sandon - just outside Chelmsford and a couple of miles inside the A12 bypass. Third wednesday of the month (except December)

The Crown, Sandon,

The Green
Sandon, Essex
CM2 7SH

 

[RossLemon]

Just found you Severalls Business Park are you open and do you have a C8 in stock

Hi Funchi, glad you found us - I'll make a post on here as soon as we have stock arrive and demonstrators are ready for driving. You (or anyone else that wants to register their interest) can do so here and stay up to date: Register Your Interest

 

[Chevrolet]

Hi Funchi, glad you found us - I'll make a post on here as soon as we have stock arrive and demonstrators are ready for driving. You (or anyone else that wants to register their interest) can do so here and stay up to date

Hi Ross, Quick question(s) - 1) Can we/us order a C8 specifically to the spec/options we want, or is it just "stock" cars that are available ? If the former, whats the likely lead time order to delivery? 2) There used to be an "online" brochure/pricelist for the C8. Last one I have seen (2024) is attached. Will there be updated online brochure(s)? Regards/Peter