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Suzuki GB has announced the opening of its 150th UK dealership which is situated in Kettering, Northamptonshire.

The opening of the Progress Suzuki showroom on Garrard Way follows the recent acquisition of the existing Co-op Motors site by the family-owned retailer group, which also manages three other sales outlets across the Bedfordshire and Northamptonshire counties.

The nine-car showroom houses Suzuki’s current line-up from the Alto city car to the SX4 S-Cross crossover, with a choice of a further 50 vehicles on the site’s large outside forecourt.

The dealership is a Motability Scheme specialist and the centre also has a parts departments where motorists can benefit from Progress Suzuki’s new privilege card for servicing plans.

Sales and marketing director at Suzuki GB Dale Wyatt said: “We are very pleased to welcome Progress Suzuki to our network at a time when we continue to reach new milestones and are on course to achieve a new annual sales record of more than 37,000 units.

“The Progress group brings valuable experience of serving customers in the region, and with the premises being so well located, they will undoubtedly be yet another success story for Suzuki.”

Dealer principal of Progress Suzuki Wayne Bailey said: “We are delighted to have joined the Suzuki network during this exciting period of growth, which will be reinforced by the arrival of the all-new Celerio and Vitara models next year.

“The brand offers today’s drivers a very appealing and high value proposition and we look forward to continuing to meet the needs of local motorists and expanding the loyal customer base that has been served by this site during the past 18 years.”