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Everything from new car sales to car cleaning, used car sales and car rentals to servicing and repairs. João Gago, owner of Pereira & Gago can assist
his month we meet João Gago, owner of several businesses, all car related and all in Tavira. Originally from Estoi, João started his first business there when he was just 18 years old. A small used car lot which he ran for 19 years. In 1995 he moved to Tavira and opened Pereira & Gago, close to where Aldi in Tavira is now, on the EN125. Since then, João took the opportunity to buy a car rental company. SimplyCar Rentals was set up and a new location found, right on the river Gilāo opposite the old market and is currently the only car rental company in Tavira. Located in the same buiding is their car cleaning service
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'SimplyWash', a premium car cleaning service (pre-booking only). João's latest venture is their new car sales and service center. This is located in what was once the Citroën dealership, close to the large Chinese shopping centre on the EN125, on the way out of Tavira towards Cabanas. This is now João's flagship premises where he offers everything from new cars sales (all marques to order), used car sales, bodywork repairs, mechanical repairs, tyres and servicing. We visited the sevice center which has a tyre fitting bay, eight car lifts and a spray booth/oven, all immaculately clean and tidy. Pereira & Gago is a family owned and run,
father son and wife business. João's wife does the most important job, the accounts, and son João Pedro takes care of sales. Continuing the family's love of motoring, son João Pedro is a very successful rally driver and is currently running in third place in the regional Rally championships. The Pereira & Gago dealership are always happy to assist, you will be made very welcome at either of their motoring facilities. Telephone: 281 326 628, Email: geral@pereiraegago.pt Website: www.pereiraegago.pt For car rentals see www.simplyrent.pt
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