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We’re not just any used car dealer — we’re backed by the Vindis Group. That speaks volumes. See below a Vindis history and we we're the trusted retailer for you.
Vindis Group was founded in 1960 by Frank Vindis, a former World War II Czech spitfire pilot. Our first retailer was opened in Sawston, Cambridgeshire in 1960.
Until April 2013, the Company was jointly managed by Frank’s sons, Gary and Nigel; who had both been involved in the business from a very young age. Astute businessmen; their passion for motor vehicles, and the core family values they instilled into the company resulted in the continued development that the Group has enjoyed. The loss of Nigel through illness in April 2013 was a loss not only to his family but to every employee within the Vindis Group.
In May 2013, Gary Vindis announced the appointment of his son, Jamie, into the position of Managing Director, from his role as Operations Director for the Group. Jamie’s focus is on continuing to deliver Gary and Nigel’s aspirations for the Group and to support Gary in his position as Chairman.
Auto Now Sawston forms an integral and historical part in the Vindis Groups history, having taken over from the former Vindis Volkswagen site years before, now selling quality used cars from across the majority of brands.
Vindis Group is a family owned business that has grown by delivering both a personal and professional service. We have a network of Audi, Ducati, Škoda, SEAT, CUPRA, Volkswagen and Volkswagen Commercial Vehicle retailers, spanning six counties.
In addition, we have two trade parts divisions located in Bishop’s Stortford and Cambridge as well as a Head Office function and large Fleet Centre in Huntingdon. Whilst we have continued to expand, we have been careful to nurture the core family values our business was founded upon.
Meet The Team
Auto Now Sawston
Auto Now Sawston is steeped in history, proudly standing on the site of the very first Vindis Group retailer, established in 1960. Originally a Volkswagen dealership, it later evolved into Auto Now.
Our team includes many long-standing members of staff with extensive experience, and we take pride in our strong connections with the local area, our customers, and the wider community.
We always have around 50 quality used cars in stock and offer servicing for all makes and models.
Head down and meet the team at Auto Now Sawston - we look forward to welcoming you soon!
Auto Now Bury St Edmunds
Adam Shirling-Rooke - Sales Manager
My name is Adam, and I’ll be celebrating 10 years with the Vindis Group this November. Before joining Auto Now Bury three years ago, I worked with both the Škoda and Volkswagen brands. I’ve now been a Sales Manager at Auto Now for a year and have recently taken on the role of second Sales Manager for Škoda in Bury St Edmunds, where we share a site.
A bucket list item for me would be to do a skydive - although I’m not sure I’m brave enough!
My dream car would be a Lamborghini Urus.
If you’re looking for your next car, come and see me and the team at Auto Now Bury, we’re always happy to help you find the perfect match!
We are committed to delivering customer service that is truly experiential. Our specialist Sales Executives and Service Advisors are trained to ensure that the experience you have in any one of our dealerships is one of extreme satisfaction. In particular, the experience of purchasing a vehicle is one that should be enjoyable and our intention is to help you find the perfect vehicle for you.
It is not our intention to be the biggest motor group in the UK but to be the most recognised for our commitment to exceeding both business objectives, and customer expectations.
We look forward to welcoming you to a Vindis Group retailer in the near future.
F Vindis & Sons (Bedford) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (Peterborough) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (Sawston) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (St Ives) Ltd and Vindis Group Ltd, is an Appointed Representative of Automotive Compliance Ltd, who is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA No 497010). Automotive Compliance Ltd’s permissions as a Principal Firm allows F Vindis & Sons (Bedford) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (Peterborough) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (Sawston) Ltd, F Vindis & Sons (St Ives) Ltd and Vindis Group Ltd, to act as a credit broker, not as a lender, for the introduction to a limited number of lenders and to act as an agent on behalf of the insurer for insurance distribution activities only. We can introduce you to a selected panel of lenders, which includes manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent. An introduction to a lender does not amount to independent financial advice and we act as their agent for this introduction. Our approach is to introduce you first to the manufacturer lender linked directly to the particular franchise you are purchasing your vehicle from, who are usually able to offer the best available package for you, taking into account both interest rates and other contributions. If they are unable to make you an offer of finance, we then seek to introduce you to whichever of the other lenders on our panel is able to make the next best offer of finance for you. Our aim is to secure the best deal you are eligible for from our panel of lenders. Lenders may pay a fixed commission to us for introducing you to them, calculated by reference to the vehicle model or amount you borrow. Different lenders may pay different commissions for such introductions, and manufacturer lenders linked directly to the franchises that we represent may also provide preferential rates to us for the funding of our vehicle stock and also provide financial support for our training and marketing. But any such amounts they and other lenders pay us will not affect the amounts you pay under your finance agreement, all of which are set by the lender concerned. If you ask us what the amount of commission is, we will tell you in good time before the Finance agreement is executed. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over. Guarantees may be required.
