UK & Ireland Arrived at Chandlers, Belton

[Trialmaster]

Check out the map on the Grenadier website. My dealer is now Service only (Chandlers of Grantham and Horncastle). Nearest retail outlet is now miles away.

 

[Jeremy996]

When I spoke to Jason last he said they would not be taking on a full franchise. They lost a technician recently, so I suspect that is part of it. Sandicliffe in Nottingham has gone completely, so I hope Chandlers stay with it.

 

[Jonny72]

Check out the map on the Grenadier website. My dealer is now Service only (Chandlers of Grantham and Horncastle). Nearest retail outlet is now miles away.View attachment 7888895

I wonder whether I’ll be collecting my Grenadier from Chandlers (Belton) now then - it’s due April ‘25!

 

[Trialmaster]

When I spoke to Jason last he said they would not be taking on a full franchise. They lost a technician recently, so I suspect that is part of it. Sandicliffe in Nottingham has gone completely, so I hope Chandlers stay with it.

They have a good sales team. However now selling SKYWELL - WTF? Horrible electric tat from China.

I count 10 sales centres for the whole of the UK, doesn't give me much confidence TBH!

 

[Trialmaster]

I wonder whether I’ll be collecting my Grenadier from Chandlers (Belton) now then - it’s due April ‘25!

Be interesting to know Jonny? However I am sure you will be - Adam or Richard would have notified you if not.

 

[Jonny72]

They have a good sales team. However now selling SKYWELL - WTF? Horrible electric tat from China.

I count 10 sales centres for the whole of the UK, doesn't give me much confidence TBH!

I don’t think it’s been marketed very well here in UK - there’s now a lot of activity on Instagram & Facebook, but not much TV Advertising. It’s a superb vehicle, but I think under the radar for many potential buyers

 

[CrazyOldMan]

They have a good sales team. However now selling SKYWELL - WTF? Horrible electric tat from China.

I count 10 sales centres for the whole of the UK, doesn't give me much confidence TBH!

Given that the US only has 24, I guess you just have to consider scale. Most of us drive more than 2 hours to our dealer - many 4-6 hours.

 

[Jonny72]

Be interesting to know Jonny? However I am sure you will be - Adam or Richard would have notified you if not.

I heard a couple of days ago that my Grenadier is now built and already in UK. But it seems I’ll now be collecting from Busseys in Norfolk (90 miles away) as opposed to Chandlers, Belton where I ordered it (18 miles). Oh well - a day out to a part of Norfolk I’ve not been to before. And it’s easily accessible via a 3 - hour bus and 2 train ride.

 

[Jeremy996]

I heard a couple of days ago that my Grenadier is now built and already in UK. But it seems I’ll now be collecting from Busseys in Norfolk (90 miles away) as opposed to Chandlers, Belton where I ordered it (18 miles). Oh well - a day out to a part of Norfolk I’ve not been to before. And it’s easily accessible via a 3 - hour bus and 2 train ride.

I'd have thought Northampton was nearer, although with the speed dealers are vanishing, I may be out of date?

 

[Trialmaster]

I heard a couple of days ago that my Grenadier is now built and already in UK. But it seems I’ll now be collecting from Busseys in Norfolk (90 miles away) as opposed to Chandlers, Belton where I ordered it (18 miles). Oh well - a day out to a part of Norfolk I’ve not been to before. And it’s easily accessible via a 3 - hour bus and 2 train ride.

I did contact Chandlers, as I'm worried how long they will stay servicing our Grenadiers. Obviously, totally nocommital which I respect. However, regarding the dealership, they did say it was out of their hands as IG are reducing to 10. Sad really!

Hope your truck is all you expect, don't be put off by any silly posts on here.

For example I fitted Lazers lights for rear illumination to a Rhino Roof Bar, unfortunately when I installed them, the cables were too short and the bar was positioned too far forward, last night I extended the cables and positioned them where they should have been fitted initially. I powered back up and I had an E-call malfunction. This morning, let the vehicle go to sleep for 15 mins, disconnected the battery, waited (had a coffee). Reconnected, and the fault gone has gone. However, on reconnect you get other indications associated with the 4wd system, drive it 10 yards and all goes away........things you learn with the vehicle.

Have to say if Chandlers stop servicing the vehicle, then I will definitely sell and buy a Z4 or something equally silly.