A1 MOTOR STORES TAKES POLE POSITION AT THE AWARDS

A1 Motor Store member, Graham Goode Motors Ltd was voted Retailer of the Year at a recent media automotive aftermarket awards event The Graham Goode Performance Centre was established in March 1976 on Lutterworth Road, Leicester. Over 25 people are employed on the site which includes a large 6,000 sqft Superstore and fully equipped workshop facilities. The Superstore alone has a multi million pound turnover from a stock of over 180,000 product lines valued at £750,000. Due to the successful motor racing exploits of Managing Director Graham Goode, (both in the UK and overseas) the Company has always been known for their involvement in high performance vehicles, and because of this, is also known throughout the world as Graham Goode Racing. Whilst the “glamour” side of the business has always gained the headlines their Leicester based business has always remained focused on all of their customers with products and services for everyone. Fully equipped and staffed workshops, with three MoT bays ensure that the company can service, repair and diagnose problems, for even the most modern of cars, plus the large superstore stocks and supplies parts for those who wish to do the work themselves. Due to competition and fast road conversion work, the experienced and long-term staff GGR are renowned as being a leading authority on all their core vehicles, and are recognised as a source of reliable and helpful technical information. This knowledge and experience can also be put to good use in advising on parts and mechanical improvements to vehicles not included in this list. Aside from direct motoring needs, the Superstore also stocks a huge range of more leisure orientated items such as roof bars and boxes plus bicycles and cycling accessories. GGR offers a fast and efficient despatch and mail order service worldwide. This department regularly delivers parts to over 50 countries, backed up by state of the art communication systems with voice mail and secure ordering facilities through ISDN phone lines. Parts supply is only a small part of the Graham Goode business. The comprehensive workshop area is where the specialist parts and their range of fast road conversions are designed and developed. It is also where they build their own competition vehicles and modified cars for customers. Their experienced workshop staff also has the latest diagnostic and measurement equipment available; ensuring that any work is carried out to the highest standards. Glenn Hardy, business development manager at Graham Goode Racing since joining in 1978, collected the award and said: “It was a real surprise to be nominated and we were shocked but delighted to win the award- it’s recognition for 35 years of hard work.” Derrick Lawton, A1 Motor Stores CEO added: “I am delighted that Graham Goode Racing one of our long standing members has been recognised for its excellent retail service.” Editor’s notes: Graham Goode Racing • The Graham Goode Performance Centre was established in 1976 • It employs over 25 people (many long-term employees) • Has a multi million pound turnover from a stock of over 180,000 product lines valued at £750,000 • For more information, visit www.grahamgoode.com A1 • 189 members and 274 outlets members • Established in 1983 • Has a 13,000 sqr ft support and distribution centre in Hinckley • For further information, visit http://www.a1motorstores.co.uk For media enquiries relating to this press release, please contact Tracey Treanor at Chicane on 07789 078710 or e-mail tracey@chicanemarketing.co.uk

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