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One of Dublin's best-known car dealers is on the move and getting a name change just before Christmas as Carroll & Kinsella moves from its traditional home in Churchtown to a brand new premises in Sandyford, changing its name along the way to Toyota Sandyford.
The move to Heather Road will create an additional ten jobs along the way, and includes a new showroom which can hold up to ten vehicles. The new C-HR crossover and the ProAce commercial will be the stars of the show, initially at any rate.
The showroom also, according to dealer principal Locky Murphy, incorporates Toyota's new retail concept, giving "customers an immersive experience encompassing a combination of physical, human and digital touch points which will guide the customer through the showroom."
There's also a ten-bay workshop with express bays for servicing and pre-NCT inspections.
Dealer Principal Locky Murphy said that he is "very excited about opening the new showroom in Sandyford and look forward to welcoming our loyal customers as well as many new ones in 2017. With exceptional new models such as the C-HR, I believe that Toyota Sandyford is the perfect platform to showcase the extensive range of hybrid vehicles as well the entire Toyota passenger and commercial vehicle line-up."
Steve Tormey, Chief Executive at Toyota Ireland said he is "delighted that Locky and his team have begun a new chapter of their business at Toyota Sandyford. The space will showcase the latest Toyota automotive technology, including the range of hybrid vehicles while providing an unrivalled customer experience. On behalf of Toyota Ireland, we wish them every success."