How did CityKia get to where it is today?
Take a longlook at our story! Established in 1940, almost 80 years ago, John Sr’s dad JayPascoe started a dealership on Victoria Street in Richmond called Jay’s Motors.He was also one of the original directors and shareholders of Calder Raceway.
After thirtyyears of business, John Pascoe Sr then established John Pascoe Motors,beginning first in Whitehorse Road, Blackburn and then after great success,opening his second branch in Warrigal Road, Chadstone, selling selected usedcars.
John Sr wenton to develop and own City Saab, City Hyundai, City Chrysler Jeep and CityAutomobiles specialists in British Sports cars: Aston Martin, Lotus and TVRCaterham. In 1997, after many years of great success and hard work, John Srsold his well-run, established business to the Sumitomo Corporation, but stillretained City Automobiles for his sons, John Jr and Benjamin.
In 2000, JohnSr joined forces with Mitchell Porritt, who had established an excellentreputation in the motor industry for the repair and servicing of Mercedes Benzin Burnley Street, Richmond. Mitchell Porritt is a fully-trained Mercedestechnician with many years of experience. He has also worked with Mercedes Benzin Germany.
In 2001, CityAutomobiles was officially appointed the Renault Franchise for Melbourne,opening the new car showroom at 539 Church St, Richmond on July 14, timed tocoincide with Bastille Day, in honour of the French car brand. City AutomobilesRenault quickly became the number-one selling Renault Dealer in Australia.
In 2007, CityAutomobiles opened a state-of-the-art Renault service and spare parts facilityat the rear side of the Renault showroom, located on 1 Kingston Street,Richmond. In 2010, John Sr and his sons proudly opened the new City KiaFranchise at 198 Burnley Street, Richmond.
The Pascoes,three generations of car men with over 70-years in business, continue toimprove the great legacy of the family and all the dedicated years they haveput into offering excellent car service and, especially, customer service.
With thisproud history, we at City Kia are determined to keep up the tradition ofservice excellence and we strive to meet all the expectations our customershave come to enjoy. It’s our aim to provide perfect service and carmaintenance, as well as offering a wide range of the newest and most efficientKia models, both through our brand-new ranges as well as our highly-regardedused-cars. We strive to give our customer the best choices of all models, fromsmall cars right through to SUVs.
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