Peugeot UK has appointed Tim Zimmerman as its new managing director.
He replaces Jonathan Goodman who will move to Paris at the start of October to become director of media relations for PSA Peugeot Citroën.
Zimmerman is currently general manager of Peugeot’s operations in China and returns to the UK after fourteen years away.
His career started with Peugeot in Coventry in September 1986 and since then he has held various roles in the UK and Europe including fleet, leasing and used vehicle director for Peugeot France, marketing and commercial director of Banque PSA Finance and managing director of Peugeot Netherlands before moving to China.
Zimmerman rejoins the UK subsidiary as the company prepares to launch the world’s first diesel electric hybrid- the 3008 Hybrid4.
Zimmerman said, “I have long-standing acquaintances in Peugeot UK and its dealer network so I look forward to working with them again.”
Avril Mills - 09/12/2012 16:14
Dear Mr. Zimmerman Re: Peugeot 308 cc SE THP 156 Automatic: Registration RJ10 DZM I am writing To you to express my extreme disappointment with the above Peugeot I had purchased in April 2010 at the Charters of Uxbridge dealership (which has now ceased trading). I had purchased this car directly from the manufacturers with extras in France. The total costs of the car came to £25,096. I had bought this car thinking it would be reliable as I was experiencing problems with my Peugeot 307 cc, as a great deal of time was carried out by the mechanics to find the fault with the "de-pollution system fault", which finally ended up with the gear box being replacement. All be it being only reconditioned parts. You can imagine by concerns when the" de-pollution system default" message flagged up on my 308 cc and to experience the same problem as with my previous car ~ being when I press my foot on the acceleration there appeared to be lack of power and the car was not moving as it normally should. Immediately my thoughts went back to my previous car. After taking it to Hughes in Beaconsfield, Bucks HP9 1QJ and after they ran it through the diagnostic devise they said it did not highlight any faults. It was only replaced with *oil as the mechanic had noticed it was low.(Incidentally the low oil message did not show up on my screen). I should imagine the system was reset and was taken for a run as this would be required of the warranty. So far three days later the sign has not come back on but I am not holding my breath or feel confident as the experience from my last Peugeot has left me feeling very uncomfortable. I also need to mention that I totalling rely on my car especially as I need the car to travel to and throw from work ,five days a week, twelve miles each way . To find whilst my car was in the garage that I had to take both a bus and a train, leaving my house at 6.30 am to wait at bus stops/train stations in freezing conditions was most unpleasant. That's why I purchased a Peugoet for £25,000 as I understood this would warrant a reliable car. HOW WRONG WAS I ?!. After reading your blog it is quite apparent the "de-pollution system fault" is quite common with the entire range and there are a number of dissatisfied purchasers, who feel that there are grounds for a recall. At the moment my car is still under warranty and costs as yet have not been incurred (with the exception of the overpriced replacement oil). But come end of May 2013, my warranty will expire and I am not feeling confident that the mechanics of this costly car is going to be reliable, and will dread the cost of pricey repair bills.. At least with a Kia they are very confident with their products by giving up to a five/seven year warranty... I feel strongly if I am going to experience an ongoing problem with the "de-pollution system fault" my car should be replaced or a continues complimentary extended warranty should be offered. Mr. Zimmerman, I await your earliest response in receiving some form of assurances as the Managing Director of Peugeot. Yours sincerely Avril Mills (Miss) 1 North Cottages Farnham Road Farnham Royal Bucks SL2 3AT * The oil charge to me in my opinion was extremely extortionate at a cost of £14.40 PS My previous Peugeot 307 cc was purchased new directly from the dealership in Uxbridge as a demonstration car that had only done 500 miles