Meet the Management Team

Nigel Gray – Managing Director

 

Nigel has been the Managing director of Motorbodies for 25 years. Nigel oversees all aspects of the Motorbodies operation from implementing new processes to overseeing his 160 strong staff. In Nigel’s spare time he is an avid car enthusiast and enjoys taking his various vehicles on rally tournaments.

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Rachel Parker – Operations Director

Rachel has worked in the Motor industry for over 6 years. Overseeing the Aftersales operation Rachel has been at the forefront of implementing key processes to improve business performance. In her spare time Rachel loves to travel to exotic holiday destinations and spending quality time with her family and her two precious dogs Poppy and Teddy.

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Dee - Finance Director

Dee joined Motorbodies 18 years ago as an Accounts Supervisor. She has worked her way up to her current position having covered every aspect of the busy accounts Department. Her role now enables her to get involved with all areas of the business, working closely and assisting the other managers to help increase performance and profit levels. She would like to think that she is very passionate about Motorbodies and looks after their money like it was her own. When she is not playing ‘Miss Money Penny’ at work, most of her spare time is taken up by her two young daughters and spending quality time with her husband and friends.

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Gary Stagg – Rental Manager

Gary has worked in the rental industry for 17 years and has been with Motorbodies for the last 3 years. Along with Emily they provide a complete rental service making sure each customer has a hassle free car rental experience. In Gary’s spare time he runs a local youth football team competing in the Chiltern Youth League.

 

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Paul Vyse – Bodyshop Manager

Paul has 34 years experience in the body repair trade and utilises his vast experience

Backed by his dedicated team to bring the highest standards of workmanship to meet and exceed customer expectations Paul enjoys motorcycling in his spare time.

 

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Lee Buckley – Service Operations Manager, Dallow Road

Lee has 17 years Service experience, Starting from within the Workshop up to management, With 20 staff members reporting to him daily. Lee's day to day activities includes making sure the workmanship is always up to the highest standard & that all his team exceed customer expectations. Lee is an avid Manchester United supporter who holds a season ticket & goes to all the matches he can.

 

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John Priestley – Service Operations Manager, Kimpton Road

John has worked within the Vauxhall network since an apprentice and gained a vast amount of knowledge and experience.As a Service Manager with a team of 32 staff he has seen great changes and is excited about the future of the network.  

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Derek Smith – Parts Manager, Dallow Road

Derek has been in the Motor Industry for most of his life since leaving School, starting as a Trainee Front Counter Assistant he has worked his way up through the ranks to become Manager of our busy Parts Team, with 22 Team Members in his Department reporting to him daily. Derek's day to day activities include monitoring our stock levels closely to ensure all of our Customers a one stop shop for Parts and Accessories. Derek is a devoted Family Man with two children, he also has a passion for Motor Sport and follows Formula 1 avidly.

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Trevor Mitchell – Parts Manager, Kimpton Road

Trevor Mitchell has worked at Motorbodies for 18 years. Starting as a Parts sales consultant Trevor has worked his way up to Parts manager. Trevor now heads up a team of four who provide customer service to the general public and small businesses. In his spare time Trevor is a keen sports enthusiast with a love of circuit training, squash and football.

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David Best – Used Car Sales Manager

David Best is a used car sales manager, and has worked in the motor trade for 21 years in various brands but mostly Vauxhall. He has two children and up until recently ran a successful youth football team in the chiltern youth league, which he still spend most Sundays supporting them and enjoys every moment of it.

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Jason Claridge – General Sales Manager

Jason is the General Sales Manager for Motorbodies, he has 17 years experience in the motor trade ranging from mechanical repair to sales and Management recently completing gold standard with the Vauxhall college. He has 17 sales staff who are based in Four departments Fleet/Business Financial New Car and Used Car sales. His Aim is to ensure all his staff are professional in manner and approach and competent with service and product to insure all our customers are completely satisfied with all aspects of vehicle sales and Finance.

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Michelle Arthur - Human Resources Manager

Michelle has worked for Motorbodies for nearly 20years, starting in Trade Sales, then into the Finance Department. Her true calling was within Personnel (Human Resources); she is very passionate about her job and loves a new challenge each and every day.

A very sociable person who loves to dance and “PARTY” lives life to the fullest.

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Marsha Thomas - Marketing Manager

Marsha has worked for Motorbodies for the last three years. Originally from a Public Relations background Marsha decided to focus more on Marketing as it was more varied. Event management, web content design and copy writing are just some of the tasks she carries out for Motorbodies. When she is not working she enjoys socialising, a bit too much and could make shopping into an Olympic sport.

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