Opel returns to Navan and Meath

Navan Opel has just opened its new 5-car showroom for the Opel brand, on the Kells Road. Sitting on a 2-acre site, Dealer Principal, James Reilly and daughters, Linda and Nicola, also unveiled their Opel light commercial centre, the appointment of this Opel franchise seeing a welcome return of the brand to County Meath, after a twelve-year absence.

James Reilly brings his wealth of experience gained over 37 years in the Irish motor retail trade. James began his career in the agricultural area holding various tractor agencies, prior to procuring the Navan property in 1986, where he distributed SAME tractors. He acquired the Ford franchise in 1994, working alongside his son Michael for over 25 years, first retailing Ford light commercial vehicles, followed by passenger cars, earning a reputation of trust in the Meath community and establishing themselves as pillars of the Irish retail motor industry. Linda will succeed her father as Dealer Principal, formerly holding an executive role for over 15 years in the IT sector. Nicola, who has led the Aftersales department, has a Human Resources background.

James Brooks, Managing Director of Leeson Motors, commenting on the appointment said: "I warmly welcome James, Linda and Nicola to the Opel Dealer Network. We very much look forward to working in partnership with this highly skilled, energetic team and I wish them every success with the Opel brand. This strategic appointment gives me great confidence we are now very well equipped to continue to further grow Opel's national market share in 2023."

James Reilly, Dealer Principal, said: "Together with Linda and Nicola, who are very much the future of our retail business, I am delighted to join the Opel Dealer Network and thrilled to bring the trusted Opel brand to Navan, as the Main Franchise Dealer for Opel New Passenger Cars and Light Commercial Vehicles, Parts and Service in County Meath. I am fiercely proud of our reputation, which has seen us grow steadily over 29 years to the strong, trusted business we represent today and I sincerely thank all of our staff and each and every one of our loyal customers, who have supported us." 

James continued: "As Opel continues to grow in strength, we are very excited about its rapidly increasing electric range and new products such as the new Grandland and the new Astra, and in particular the diverse Opel light commercial range. We look forward to welcoming Meath motorists to our showroom to view the Opel range this October."

Firmly focused on customer satisfaction and loyalty, the extensive premises on the Kells Road is already home to a Service Centre with 6-bay workshop, employing 6 technicians working off the latest e-VHC aftersales technology. The dealership also boasts a busy, dedicated tyre fitting facility.

Pictured from left to right are: James Brooks, Managing Director, Opel Ireland; Alexis Moore, Opel Dealer Development Manager; Dealer Principal, James Reilly and his daughters Linda and Nicola Reilly