New Vette Dealer in Solihull (Grange)

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They have chosen their location carefully it seems - fairly wealthy demographic close to that location........easy access for most East Midlands locations and further south in Oxfordshire.
 
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Only noticed them as they have just advertised these cars as "Corvettes" on Autotrader:

New & Used Cars for Sale - Autotrader UK

www.autotrader.co.uk www.autotrader.co.uk
Better tell them that all the other C8s are in the "Chevrolet"/Corvette Stingray" section on Autotrader ;)

So still no new Vette dealers South of Watford Gap? North/South divide in reverse then?
 
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Only noticed them as they have just advertised these cars as "Corvettes" on Autotrader:

New & Used Cars for Sale - Autotrader UK

www.autotrader.co.uk www.autotrader.co.uk
Better tell them that all the other C8s are in the "Chevrolet"/Corvette Stingray" section on Autotrader ;)

So still no new Vette dealers South of Watford Gap? North/South divide in reverse then?
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Interesting that its Grange - local to me at Brentwood - Jaguar and Aston Martin

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Grange, a name synonymous with luxury and performance, was founded by Fred Chambers in 1956 with a small Service and Repair Workshop and Petrol Station in Brook Street, Brentwood. Over the decades, Grange has evolved into a prestigious brand associated with some of the world's most iconic and high-performance vehicles. The journey continued under the stewardship of Fred's sons, Colin and Graham Chambers, who expanded the business with new dealerships in Welwyn Garden City and Exeter.

In 2003, Grange became part of Summit Motors Investment (UK) Limited, a subsidiary of Sumitomo Corporation of Tokyo. The next significant milestone came in 2007 when Cambria Automobiles Holdings Ltd acquired the group, integrating Grange into a larger family of premium brands.


A Heritage of High Luxury and Premium Brands​

Grange is known for its association with the world's most prestigious automotive manufacturers, offering a premium experience that extends beyond the showroom. Our dealerships are synonymous with high luxury and are strategically located across the UK, showcasing an impressive portfolio of brands, including:
Bentley: Our partnership began in 2017 with retailers in Chelmsford and Tunbridge Wells. In December 2024 we welcomed Bentley Sussex, our third Bentley dealership, further extending bespoke sales and aftersales services across the South of England.
Corvette: The legendary American sports-car brand joined Grange in April 2025, debuting at our Midlands hub. The new franchise adds an exciting transatlantic dimension to our high-performance line-up, backed by Grange’s renowned guest experience.
INEOS Grenadier: Grange is a partner of INEOS Grenadier, a brand renowned for its rugged, purposeful vehicles designed to conquer the most demanding terrains. Our partnership began in 2022, with the Grenadier available at our Midlands and Edinburgh locations.
JLR: Our history with Jaguar Land Rover is extensive, having acquired multiple locations across the UK. The relocation of Jaguar and Land Rover Welwyn to a state-of-the-art 'arch concept' facility at Hatfield Business Park in 2018, as well as our arch concept facilities at both Barnet and Swindon, underlines our commitment to exceptional service and our brand partners.
Lamborghini: The iconic Italian supercar brand known for its cutting-edge performance and design. Our partnership began in 2018, and we are privileged to showcase these breathtaking vehicles at our dealerships in Tunbridge Wells and Chelmsford.
McLaren: Since 2018, Grange has been a proud partner of McLaren, with a dedicated dealership at Hatfield that reflects the brand's dynamic spirit and commitment to innovation.
Rolls-Royce: Our entry into the Rolls-Royce market was marked by the acquisition of a dealership in Edinburgh in 2020, the first-ever Rolls-Royce Motor Cars location under the Grange brand. The Edinburgh site underwent extensive upgrades to create a luxury environment befitting Rolls-Royce's renowned heritage. This strategic investment reflects our confidence in the Scottish market's appetite for ultra-luxury vehicles and positions Grange as a premier destination for the finest motor cars in the world. The Rolls-Royce Edinburgh dealership offers an exquisite experience, combining traditional craftsmanship with modern sophistication, and stands as a testament to Grange's commitment to excellence along with our industry leading Aftersales facility on Russell Road.
Triumph: An iconic British motorcycle manufacturer celebrated for its blend of heritage and innovation and part of the Grange Group since 2009. Triumph’s outstanding range of motorcycles is available at our Wellingborough and Woburn dealerships.
 
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Hadn't heard of Grange before. "Group 1" is a car dealer name I am seeing now a lot. Have taken over Inchcape:

Car Dealerships - 100+ Nationwide | Group 1

With over 100 locations nationwide, find your local car dealership here, with a range new and used cars, MOT, servicing & repairs at Group 1 .<br/>
www.group1auto.co.uk www.group1auto.co.uk
 
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There are a number of large automotive dealer groups seemingly having great difficulties keeping afloat currently. Problem being that even 'ordinary' relatively inexpensive cars are no longer 'inexpensive' anymore. Even cheaper brands such as Kia and the like are no longer cheap.......quite the reverse in fact. Blame our governement I guess - half assed choices and trying to act like world leaders in future banning of ICE vehicles - then re-trenching. Motor manufacturers are being pulled all over the place. Ford gives the clue as to the future - firstly drop Mondeo, then Focus and finally Fiesta and just now selling overpriced SUV/MPV styled vehciles and strange electric things like Mustang Mach E and electric Capri........just marketing expensive cars. Fact budget low priced runarounds/city cars below £15000 don't exist (except perhaps for Dacia) only 5 years ago they were 45/50% less expensive. Most family cars now fall in the the £40K luxury car tax. Just look at todays price for a C8 Corvette (as compared with only two years ago) 15/20% more expensive now.

Don't get me started about the stupidly high prices Chinese cars are being sold for here in the UK.
 
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Roscobbc said:
They have chosen their location carefully it seems - fairly wealthy demographic close to that location........easy access for most East Midlands locations and further south in Oxfordshire.
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Strange thing is though Ross, as of two weeks ago Arnold Clark Altrincham in the heart of Cheshire had sold just one C8 whereas Arnold Clark Glasgow at the same time had sold 9 C8's including 2 x ZO6's so there's no rhyme or reason it seems..
 
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Mr. Cricket said:
Strange thing is though Ross, as of two weeks ago Arnold Clark Altrincham in the heart of Cheshire had sold just one C8
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And that's yours presumably Stuart? Where are they advertising them? Dont see them in "New Cars/Chevrolet/ Corvette Stingray" on Autotrader?
 
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Received an email from Jack Lockwood at Grange Corvette today. From today their new C8s will be in "Chevrolet/Corvette Stingray" on Autotrader with the other ones. Sent him a link to this thread and suggested they might want to become a "Supporting Vendor" member? Gave him Rob Trings phone number.

Jack is saying that they are planning to organise some "Corvette Cars & Coffee" events at their place.
 
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As you may have seen Stuart, on that C8 Corvette UK Facebook UK page set up by Craig at Ian Allan, Clive Sutton in London was saying they could "service" C8s and maintain the warranty. Ian Goss in Surbiton has been servicing C8s. But last time I spoke with him, he is saying he is so busy he is only doing work for existing customers/clients. Wonder where Richarlison at Tottenham gets his C8 serviced? :) 2:31 in video:
 
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As you may have seen Stuart, on that C8 Corvette UK Facebook UK page set up by Craig at Ian Allan, Clive Sutton in London was saying they could "service" C8s and maintain the warranty. Ian Goss in Surbiton has been servicing C8s. But last time I spoke with him, he is saying he is so busy he is only doing work for existing customers/clients. Wonder where Richarlison at Tottenham gets his C8 serviced? :)
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I saw Ian Goss last week. Great bloke.
He's been looking after my C5 since almost new (I bought at American Carriage where he worked previously).
He did say he could service my C8 if I wanted. I'm just being a bit cautious not to invalidate the warranty though and will likely take it up to Parts USA for its 2nd year service, despite it being a long run from home in Essex. Looking forward to hearing of a GM authorised service centre trained to do C8s opening in the London area though.
I did contact a firm called Supercar Service , based near the King George reservoir by Enfield, North London. They service and mod lots of high-end cars and said they could do my C8 and use genuine GM parts. I haven't been over to talk to them yet but again I'm cautious to ensure I use a GM authorised service centre while still in warranty.

Alex (C3, C5 & C8)
 
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I saw Ian Goss last week. Great bloke.
He's been looking after my C5 since almost new (I bought at American Carriage where he worked previously).
He did say he could service my C8 if I wanted. I'm just being a bit cautious not to invalidate the warranty though and will likely take it up to Parts USA for its 2nd year service, despite it being a long run from home in Essex. Looking forward to hearing of a GM authorised service centre trained to do C8s opening in the London area though.
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Yes. I have known Ian since 1989, when I got my C4 and he was at American Carriage in Kingston. And yes, he has been servicing C8s. Did I read somewhere that any garage can service a car and maintain the warranty, as long as they are VAT registered? But obviously you get "comfort" by taking it to a garage that has experience of servicing "C8s" Thing I haven't asked Ian, is what's the story on the diagnostic software for a C8, including any updates required on the car (?) if thats how it works? Does he have it, or is that only available with/to the new C8 sellers and Parts USA as a GM authorised service/repair outlet?
I speak to (great young guy) James Gaddas, who was the top service technician at Ian Allan. He's now working down the road from me (in Surrey) at a prestige car dealer. Ran into him today and had a chat. He told me a few weeks ago that the Ian Allan diagnostic software was on a laptop. He was "threatening/volunteered" then to give me an email address for himself that anyone with a late model Vette could contact for his advice. And yes, its a PITA there is currently is no GM authorised service oulet "down south". I did ask him if servicing C8s by him at his new place was an option/possibility, but he said it wasn't.
 
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Did I read somewhere that any garage can service a car and maintain the warranty, as long as they are VAT registered?
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That does sound a strange stipulation. I would think GM would be more concerned with service centres having had their technicians formally trained, rather than how they pay their UK taxes. Unless its some way of filtering out cowboy outfits that aren't even a limited company.
 
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