Hartwell Southampton has taken on three new managers to help drive forward its car sales and aftersales.

Steve Alexander, who was general manager at Hartwell Southampton during its heyday in 2005-2006, recently returned to the dealership in The Avenue to oversee a
restructured management team and a new approach to customer service.

Alexander said: "One of my tasks is to create a more customer focused, friendly face for Hartwell Vauxhall in Southampton and invite all of our customers, current and lapsed, to come back and meet our new team."

Kevin Bartlett has been appointed to head up Hartwell’s service department as service manager.

Bartlett joined the dealership last month and has more than 20 years of experience in the motor industry, including running fast-fit servicing and repair operations.

Shaun Fay has been appointed as Hartwell’s new general sales manager. Fay has worked with local car dealerships since leaving university and will be charged with driving new and used car sales.