Stellantis is continuing its dealer expansion drive to make its brands more accessible to South African consumers.
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The latest addition to the network is the opening of a new facility in Umhlanga, KwaZulu-Natal that continues building on its relationship with Combined Motor Holdings (CMH).
CMH Jeep Alfa Romeo Fiat Umhlanga is the second Stellantis dealer to open for the dealer group this year, having expanded its Peugeot and Citroën premises on the Foreshore in Cape Town in January to include Jeep, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Alfa Romeo.
Leslie Ramsoomar, Sarah McIntosch, Gavin Esterhuizen, Wayne Prigge, Ndabe Shandu and Charles Webber
“We’re excited to continue broadening our successful relationship with CMH and making our exciting brands more accessible to KZN customers on the North Coast,” says Leslie Ramsoomar, Managing Director Stellantis South Africa. “This is yet another important step forward for Jeep, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Alfa Romeo to make our range more conveniently accessible, which in turn continues to improve our levels of customer satisfaction.”
The CMH team is eager to be of service to customers in the area and expose them to the exciting world of Jeep, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Abarth and Alfa Romeo. These incredible brands all have something great to offer whatever the customers’ life stage.
The new facility caters for all customers’ needs, whether choosing new or pre-owned vehicle sales or maintenance. The immaculate facility is located in Mt Edgecombe at 89 Flanders Drive and features comfortable waiting areas with complimentary Wi-Fi and refreshments.
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