Shropshire-based Arthurs Motor Group has changed ownership with managing director Nigel Williams stepping down after 46 years leading the family-run dealership business.
The group will now be led by Steve Drew, a former director of AM100 dealer group Arbury (aka Cathedral Motor Company), whose company STTR Holdings has acquired JP Arthur & Sons and has pledged to maintain its customer-first ethos while guiding the business into its next phase.
Arthurs of Wrexham which was acquired from Dickens in 2015 was named Peugeot’s overall Guild of Gold Lion Award winner last year, recognised for consistent excellence across all business areas. Arthurs had previously operated as a solus Vauxhall group with sites in Oswestry and Newtown.
• Arthurs changes ownership after 46 years under Nigel Williams
• New owner previously helped lead AM100 group, will focus customer-first ethos
• Extended workshop hours and new services signal next phase
Shropshire-based Arthurs Motor Group has changed ownership with managing director Nigel Williams stepping down after 46 years leading the family-run dealership business.
The group will now be led by Steve Drew, a former director of AM100 dealer group Arbury (aka Cathedral Motor Company), whose company STTR Holdings has acquired JP Arthur & Sons and has pledged to maintain its customer-first ethos while guiding the business into its next phase.
Arthurs of Wrexham which was acquired from Dickens in 2015 was named Peugeot’s overall Guild of Gold Lion Award winner last year, recognised for consistent excellence across all business areas. Arthurs had previously operated as a solus Vauxhall group with sites in Oswestry and Newtown.
Leadership handover
Confirming the transition, Drew said he was attracted to both the strength of the brand and the culture within the business.
“When I was first introduced to Nigel and given the opportunity to become more involved with Arthur’s, I was immediately drawn to the strong reputation the business enjoys among its customers, as well as the dedication and professionalism of its team,” he told the Powys County Times.
“Having worked in the motor industry for over 25 years, I’ve seen how it continues to evolve every day. To now be given the opportunity to lead Arthur’s into its next chapter is something I’m genuinely excited about.
“I hope to build on the legacy left by Nigel and, before him, his father, and to grow the business in a way that reflects the values we share.
“Some might consider it old-fashioned, but I genuinely believe a business can care equally about its team, its customers, and its wider community and still be successful. My aim is that everything we do going forward embraces this ethos”
Continuity, growth plans
Williams said he was confident in the future direction of the business under its new leadership.
“I have also been fortunate to work with an exceptional team, including many employees who have been with the business for a great number of years. Their dedication, professionalism and commitment to our customers have played a huge part in building the reputation Arthurs Motor Group enjoys today.
“As I hand the business over to Steve Drew, I do so with complete confidence in his leadership and in the continued success of the business under his stewardship.”
The business, which has a Peugeot new car franchise plus Ford and Vauxhall authorised repair franchises and used car operations, will continue operating across its three locations with recent changes including extended workshop opening hours and the introduction of Saturday morning servicing to improve flexibility for customers and local businesses.
Arthurs has also introduced a vehicle sourcing service to help customers find specific models not currently in stock.
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