Car sales at Aberdeen-headquartered John Clark Motor Group have passed the £1billion mark for the first time.
The group sold total new car sales of 13,428 compared to 11,308 the prior year. Total used car sales were 18,412 (2022: 18,304). Aftersales revenues were £94.9m (2022: £85.8m).
John Clark continued to support staff with cost-of-living measures and invested in its apprentice programme. It expanded in 2023, adding MG in Dundee and Perth and grew its representation with Volvo. It now has Volvo dealerships in Dundee, Aberdeen and Edinburgh.
It also acquired a site in Aberdeen to support expansion in 2024 of a Skoda, Seat and Cupra dealership, as well as a further property in Dundee, which is currently being redeveloped to represent a range of Volkswagen Group franchises.
Chris Clark, group managing director, said: “I am clearly very happy to report further year on year gains continuing to build on our success of previous years.
“Our teams can once again celebrate playing their part in what has been another great year for the group.”
Commenting on the performance in 2024, Clark said: “Despite some notable headwinds and an again ever-changing market, we continue to deliver growth in what is now our 50th anniversary year.
“Whilst our mid-year results are in line with expectations, as many others across most industries will recognise, it is a year where we are working harder to sell more but earn less.
“That said, our financial resources remain strong, well balanced, and sufficient to support the business today and allow growth in the future as we actively pursue several acquisition opportunities.”