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Mallow Commercials goes from strength to strength
With its new state-of-the-art premises, Mallow Commercials Ltd is better
served than ever to provide a first-class service to its ever-expanding
customer base. Company director James O’Sullivan Jnr explains more.
Looking for a new or used commercial to suit your needs? If so, main Iveco
and Isuzu dealers Mallow Commercials are certainly worth a visit.
Since its establishment in 1987, this well-known family-run concern has
established a tradition of value-for-money and total dedication to customer
service. Mallow Commercials stocks a comprehensive range of Iveco and
Isuzu commercials, light trucks, 4x4s and cars, and boasts a loyal customer-base
which is the envy of many garages in the area.
If you are looking for a particular model, you’ll be able to sit
in it when you visit Mallow Commercials’ impressive new state-of-the-art
premises at Quartertown, Mallow, which is strategically located on the
main N20 Cork-Limerick Road. If you are not sure what you are looking
for, there is an extensive range of models available to help you choose
the right vehicle for your needs.
“We stock the full range of Iveco and Isuzu models,” explains
James O’Sullivan, who runs Mallow Commercials along with his father
and company founder, also James.
“Both brands are well established in Ireland and have a reputation
for reliability, value-for-money and excellence. All of our Iveco and
Isuzu models are performing extremely well in what is a very competitive
market. We have something to suit everyone and have customers coming to
us from North Cork and much further afield.
“Our location is one of our biggest selling points. Mallow is known
as the crossroads of Munster, being on the main Cork-Limerick Road and
on the N72, which traverses Munster from Killarney to Dungarvan. We can
be easily accessed from any part of the province,” he adds.
The Isuzu D-Max and N-Series ranges are extremely popular with customers.
The D-Max is the ultimate multi-purpose pick-up truck which enables you
to drive through tough roads, load a variety of cargo and tow heavy leisure
equipments. The Isuzu N-Series is the clear choice for demanding commercials
applications with the tested and trusted value around the world.
Launched in 2007, the Iveco Daily City Truck has proven to be a huge seller
for Mallow Commercials. The Daily City Truck is built on a real chassis
and although it drives like a van, it owes its heritage to Iveco’s
heavier truck range. All van models get a full bulkhead, rear step, full
height 270-degree opening rear doors and side mounted exhaust.
Both vans and chassis cabs are specified with heavy-duty springs and hydraulic
disc brakes as standard. Both 5.0 and 6.6 tonne models are equipped with
ABS anti-lock breaking, ABD (automatic braking differential), traction
control and EDB (electronically controlled, load apportioned, brake force).
Ever since 1978, the Daily has introduced the greatest innovations seen
in European light transport. In fact, each successive product generation
has set new standards for light commercial vehicles – the chassis
frame, direction injection turbo diesel, intercooler, natural gas engines,
17-cubic metre van with 210 cm interior height, common rail and 6-speed
transition. The Daily was first to introduce these features onto the market
and, in the process, set new benchmarks for the competition.
“I cannot praise the Daily enough – it has been a great success
for us since we took on the Iveco dealership in 2001. We became Isuzu
dealers in 2004 and that has also been proven to be a very positive development
for the company.”
Mallow Commercials stock in the region of 30 new vehicles at their showrooms
at any given time, which means the customer is always assured of a wide
selection. With the recession biting the motor industry hard, however,
there has been a renewed focus on used vehicle sales and servicing.
“People are definitely holding onto their vehicles longer now. The
money just isn’t there for them to be changing their vehicle every
couple of years,” James explains.
“In response to this, we have increased our services to include DOE
standard servicing, valeting and after sales. We have three highly-qualified
mechanics who will give your vehicle the full check-over. Being a family
business-run business, we have the ability to give greater customer support,
which gives us a vital edge over larger garages.
“Looking after our customers’ needs is always our main priority.”
Although Mallow Commercials has been in business since 1987, James O’Sullivan
Snr has been working in the motor trade for much longer.
“He originally owned a haulage business called Landhaul before selling
it on and getting into truck and van sales 30 years ago. That eventually
led to him setting up this business 11 years ago. He has vast experience
in the trade,” James Jnr explains.
Situated on a three-and-a-half acre site, Mallow Commercials recently
underwent a major development which saw its workshop double in size. The
O’Sullivans have been actively seeking Vehicle Testing Centre (VTN)
status for their garage, but so far, they have been met with nothing but
red tape and frustration.
“Our facilities and testing equipment are fully up to VTN standards.
We’ve applied to both Cork County Council and the Road Safety Authority
for VTN status, but there has been some kind of a stumbling block there.
“There is an opening for a testing centre in this area. At the moment,
people in Mallow have to travel to Cork, Mitchelstown or Macroom for their
tests. We do pre-DOE testing, but we won’t be happy until we secure
that VTN status. We’ll keeping trying for it until we get it,”
James Jnr concludes.
Mallow Commercials also offers a 24 hour recovery service and provides
a truck, van and car wash service.
For more information about Mallow Commercials and what they offer, telephone
022-21614 or log onto www.mallowcommercials.ie
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