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Thursday 18 August 2016
ISSUE 25
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IMAGE: Young Mitsubishi Service Manager Mark Block and Sales Manager Gae Crae at the dealership, which has been acquired by Harden Geelan Holden owner Jamie Harden. Photo: Joshua Matic.
New Owner for Mitsubishi New Young Mitsubishi dealer Jamie Harden says the great respect that Young Mitsubishi has had over a long period of time is what enticed him to purchase the business. Mr Harden, who famously owns Harden Geelan Holden at the top of the town in Young, officially acquired Young Mitsubishi on Monday August 15, and has kept the same name for the dealership. But Mr Harden paid great tribute to retiring Young Mitsubishi dealers John and Jane Bokkerink, whose family has run the dealership for many years. He said the respect they had given to their business over a long period of time created a great opportunity for his business to acquire it. “John and Jane Bokkerink have had Young Mitsubishi for a very long time, and
before that, Eric Smith, Jane’s father, was the original dealer principal, when it was called ‘Smith and Mark’s’,” he said. “After discussions with John and Jane that they were interested to retire, the opportunity for Harden Geelan to purchase the business came around, and it allows us to extend our business and give our customers more choice.” Mr Harden said he was now looking to do some renovations to upgrade the facilities to “modernise” the franchise. “We’ll do this with a view of looking after customers and creating a great experience moving forward with a new product and modern facility, and streamlining the business internally and utilising upgraded management systems. We’re looking at efficiencies,” he said. By Joshua Matic
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