Volkswagen Group reshuffles Northern Ireland dealer network

Volkswagen Group UK has announced a reshuffle of a number of its brands’ showroom facilities across Northern Ireland.

From today, 1st December, Volkswagen Passenger Cars and Skoda will operate from shared sites in Belfast and Mallusk, under the management of Isaac Agnew Group.

New sites in Dungannon and Ballymena, operated by the Donnelly Group, will support customers of the Volkswagen Passenger Cars, Skoda and Seat/Cupra (Dungannon only) brands.

Alongside these investments, Volkswagen Group UK said some smaller sites in the region will now close. Customers of these sites will be advised of alternative sales, service and parts facilities, it added.

Audi showrooms in Belfast and Portadown, and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles sites in Mallusk and Londonderry remain unaffected.

David Allen, head of network development for Volkswagen Group UK, said these changes “are the result of a long-planned and meticulous process to identify and service Volkswagen Group customer needs in Northern Ireland”.

“Our new sites will be operated by two brand-aligned, financially viable and long-standing investor partners (Isaac Agnew and Donnelly), through whom we are confident we can provide convenience and the highest levels of customer service.

“We’re grateful to those partners who have worked with us over the years to grow our brands’ footprint, and wish them all the best for the future. We look forward to delighting customers in the region for many years to come,” Allen added.