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About Tempest Ford
We are not a faceless car dealership, we are an independent family run business with people who share the same passion. Our passion is our business and our customers are what makes our business work. So we are passionate about our customers.
Watch our video and then take a look at the fantastic deals we have on Service, Used Cars, New Cars and Parts
We are easy to find opposite Lichfield City Railway Station so why not pay us a visit.
Video by Vic Woodland of Woodland Multimedia Ltd.
Meet the team
Brian Carruthers,
Chairman & Chief Executive
Brian has spent a long and successful career in Industry and decided to join Tempest in 2006 to help out with the problems caused by MG-Rovers demise.
Friarsgate, as the business was then known, suffered like many other dealers from the manufacturers collapse.
But Friarsgate was different. It had a huge loyal following of very satisfied customers and a hard working, highly skilled and dedicated staff.
Brian saw this and decided to stay and invest in the future of the dealership which now holds the Ford franchise.
Find out why Brian fell in love with the new Ford Mondeo.
Phil Whiting,
Business Development Manager, New Cars
Phil is the mainstay of Tempest Ford with huge drive, energy, passion and commitment to the business. Phil's energy is matched by his passion for energetic cars. Read Phil's views on the stunning New Ford Focus RS and an old favourite the MG ZS 180. If you share Phil's passion for cars, why not give him a call or drop into our showroom and see what we have to offer
Chris Roseby,
Business Development Manager, Used Cars & Commercial
Chris has recently joined Tempest Ford but has enjoyed a long and successful career in the motor trade. For business sales or that used car you have been searching for, Chris can help you. Find out why Chris thinks that now is the best time to buy a car.
Jeanette Roberts,
Business Development Executive, New Cars & Motability Specialist
Jeanette (or Netty to the rest of us) has been with Tempest for 13 years and is our expert on Motability sales as well as new Ford's. Jeanette started work in the service department where she won awards as receptionist of the year. Jeanette says: I'm the only one normal amongst the sales team' the rest are blokes. Their minds are always somewhere else i.e. Pubs, Bikes, Girls or how can we get Netty to work our Sunday?. Find out more about Jeanette here
Ross Vickers,
Business Development Executive, Used Cars
Ross has spent many years working in Ford dealerships and is a real expert on every Ford past and present. Being a bit of a car nut, he is something of an expert in most models. So, Ross can help you find the car that's just right for you. Read how Ross felt the first time he tried out the S-Max.
Jeremy Hutton,
Marketing Manager
Jeremy has worked in the motor trade since 1983, having worked for Kennings, Friarsgate and now Tempest from the same site since 1993. As Marketing and Communications Manager, his new role is going to bring a different perspective for both Jeremy and the company as he looks to help realise the aspirations of Tempest and its staff. Jeremy lives in Lichfield with his wife and daughter, and when he's not working, he enjoys landscape photography.
Jeremy loves gadgets and is a real fan of some of the goodies and toys you can find on Ford cars these days.
Find out which Ford features particularly delight Jeremy.
Chris Holyoak,
Technical Services Manager
Chris has worked his way through the ranks very quickly at Tempest, thanks to his hard work, attention to detail and complete focus on making sure every customer is as happy as possible with the service we provide.
Lee Dutton (left) & Sharon Workman (right),
Customer Services Managers
Lee and Sharon are the people most people who visit Tempest see first. You will find them both working busily away in our Service reception area and they are always busy. Our car servicing is such great value and customers come back time and time again. Despite being rushed of their feet most days, they will always find time for a friendly smile and chat. They are also very good at getting your car booked in at the time and date you want.
Darren Jarvis,
Workshop Controller
Darren's worked for Tempest since 2001 and now runs the workshop. Darren is well known for waxing his legs and persuading his work mates to jump out of aeroplanes. We should say this is all in a good cause. Darren's leg waxing and parachute jumps are all about raising money for Cancer Research. The thing Darren enjoys most about working at Tempest Ford is the great bunch of people he works with who have supported him when he's needed it most. Darren is the proud owner of a stunning MG ZS 180 and would only swap it for a Ford Mustang Bullet. He also wont hear a word against the Austin Allegro. His first car was a 1300 Super which he describes as "a beauty". In his spare time, Darren coaches the under 14 Chasetown Girls football team which his daughters (his real pride & joy) belong to.
Mark Parton,
Technician
Mark Parton (aka Dolly for obvious reasons) is the latest addition to our team here at Tempest, and we are very proud to have him on board. He brings a wealth of Main Dealer Ford experience as well as being a long served MOT tester. He is enjoying the experience of working with a friendly and supportive team.
Stephen Faulkner,
Technician
Steve brings a wealth of experience and skills in servicing all manner of cars.
Nick Onions,
Technician
Nick's one of our many cycling enthusiast at Tempest and drives a Toyota Hi-Lux 4x4 pick up to help with his passion for mountain biking. It also comes in handy with his other pastime - renovating his house. He first hit the road in a Vauxhall Firenza Coupe; a very rare car these days. But his favourite car is the Ford Escort RS Turbo Mark 3. "It just looked so good. It's a real classic car." says Nick.
Paul Burton,
Diagnostics
Paul Burton joined us in November 2008, and brings us a new dimension in diagnostic capability. With many years experience in advanced diagnostics, across the whole range of Ford cars, Paul relishes the challenge of identifying and solving customers concerns.
Alan Doody,
Diagnostics
Alan Doody joined our company in March 2008 and brings several areas of expertise with him. Ford Main Dealer trained, Alan has extensive experience in all models, and is particularly skilled in dealing with commercial vehicles.
Phil Bagg,
Parts Manager
There is very little Phil doesn't know about spare parts. Phil has an encyclopaedic knowledge of the subject. Some say that Phil even dreams in part numbers. Whatever model or make of car you own, we will be able to get you the part you need. If it happens to be a Ford, Rover or MG, there is every chance we can supply it from stock. Most parts we can get within 24 hours and you will seldom have to wait more than a day or two to get the part you want
Behind the scenes
Roger Fathers, Finance Director;
Juliet Furneaux & Trudy Ridgway, Business Development Co-ordinators; Julie Chalke & Penny Bradley, Finance Administrators;
All too modest to be photographed. As Roger says "Our job is to make sure everything runs smoothly. We are the behind the scene staff and wish to keep it that way. If customers see what we do it probably means we aren't doing it right."
We are pleased to report, that they are doing a brilliant job. Well our customers have no idea who they are, so they must be.
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