
About Us
From the origins of a petrol station in the Isle of Man, the Corkills name has come to represent some of the most respected and coveted brands in the automotive industry.
The Corkills Motor Group success story started in 1991 when Adrian Kermode returned to the Island to purchase the business with the aid of the VW sponsored dealer program.
This led to a rapid growth followed by expansion to the mainland.
A brief history of the company and major milestones are:
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1991 |
Purchase of Corkills Garage in Onchan Isle of Man, Volkswagen, Audi, Porsche |
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1992 |
Expansion to mainland with the takeover of Tom England in Crosby, North Liverpool, and renaming it Corkills of Crosby Volkswagen |
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1996 |
Acquisition of BMW franchise in the Isle of Man |
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1996 |
Acquisition of Wigan Motor Company, renamed Corkills Wigan Volkswagen |
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1998 |
Established Corkills Southport Volkswagen |
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1999 |
Relocated Corkills of Crosby to Liverpool City Centre, creating the largest Volkswagen showroom in the U.K. at the time |
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2000 |
Established Corkills Volkswagen Aftersales Facility and Bodyshop, incorporating Volkswagen Commercial Vehicles |
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2003 |
Disposal of Isle of Man businesses to concentrate on consolidating mainland operations |
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2003 |
Acquisition of Road Range Porsche dealership in Liverpool City Centre |
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2005 |
Relocated Porsche dealership from Liverpool to new purpose built £4million 2 acre facility at Cheshire Oaks Cheshire |
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2005 |
After a strategic review decision taken to exit rented Volkswagen sites in Liverpool and concentrate on freehold properties in Wigan, Southport and Chester |
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2007 |
Purchase land adjacent to Porsche Chester |
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2008 |
Build state of the art dealership next to Porsche Chester ( Now Alfa Romeo & Abarth - Tel 08448 159159 ) |
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2009 |
Corkills Chester Car cosmetics smart repair centre open |
2010 Corkills Alfa Romeo & Abarth open the doors for business on 1st Sep 2010
Corkills Motorsport
The name Corkills has been associated with Rallying for decades, from original owner Bert Corkill and then son Ian, who competed very successfully on the international scene during the late 70s and all through the 80s. Also many members of the Corkills staff are or have been involved in some way with motorsport.
Managing Director Adrian Kermode who bought the business from Ian in 1991 has himself been competing in motor sport for over 20 years, winning outright many rallies, races, and hill climbs. He is currently the Irish Historic Tarmac Champion.
Care, not just Cars
Adrian Kermode, Managing Director, Corkills Motor Group
I am passionate about the car industry having been in it all my working life, and know how fortunate we are to represent such world leading prestigious brands. I also care about people; our business has grown so quickly, because of the excellent team of people we have, many of whom have been with us since the very beginning. We endeavour to recruit the best in the business, and continue to train and develop them.
Care, not just Cars is Corkills slogan and summarises our culture. We are all committed to striving to deliver exceptional customer care and Corkills has been recognised at the highest level in our industry winning numerous national awards over the years;
Blue Riband Dealer of Excellence
Corkills Crosby
Volkswagen/Audi
National Customer Care Award
Corkills Motor Group
Motor Trader Magazine
Volume Dealership
Corkills Liverpool
Automotive Management Magazine
Dealership of the Year
Corkills Wigan
Automotive Management Magazine
Aftersales Award
Corkills Liverpool
Automotive Management Magazine
Qualifier
Corkills Fleet Centre
Volkswagen Fleet Distinction
Dealership of the Year
Corkills Liverpool
Motor Trader Magazine
Most Improved Business
Mann Autohaus
Motor Trader Magazine
40 Under 40
North West Business Achievement Award
Corkills Motor Group
Insider Magazine
Inner City 100
Award North West
Corkills Motor Group
Gold PIN
Volkswagen Achievement Awards
Diamond PIN
Volkswagen Achievement Awards
We are constantly looking for ways to improve our service and customer care, or simply to do things better. I would welcome any feedback good or bad on your experiences with Corkills and I will endeavour to answer every correspondence personally.
Adrian Kermode
Group Managing Director
We know the needs of Alfa Romeo drivers are highly specialised. That's why we have the passion, expertise and knowledge to help in every possible way. Our commitment is to maintain the highest possible standards of customer service at all times, whether you are an existing owner or searching for a new or Approved Used Alfa Romeo.
If you want to know more about us and what our Alfa Romeo dealership can do for you, why not give us a call or pop in to the showroom?
You can also use one of our Contact Us forms to leave us your details, and we'll get in touch with you.
Craig Aspin
Senior Sales Specialist
Corkills
Cheshire OaksCheshire
CH65 9LF
Phone: 08448 159 159
Fax: 0151 350 1199
OPENING TIMES
Sales
| Mon | 09.00-18.30 |
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| Tue | 09.00-18.30 |
| Wed | 09.00-18.30 |
| Thu | 09.00-18.30 |
| Fri | 09.00-18.30 |
| Sat | 09.00-17.00 |
| Sun | 11.00-17.00 |
Service
| Mon | 08.00-18.00 |
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| Tue | 08.00-18.00 |
| Wed | 08.00-18.00 |
| Thu | 08.00-18.00 |
| Fri | 08.00-18.00 |
| Sat | 08.30-12.30 |
| Sun | Closed |
Parts
| Mon | 08.30-17.30 |
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| Tue | 08.30-17.30 |
| Wed | 08.30-17.30 |
| Thu | 08.30-17.30 |
| Fri | 08.30-17.30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
Fleet
| Mon | 09.00-18.30 |
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| Tue | 09.00-18.30 |
| Wed | 09.00-18.30 |
| Thu | 09.00-18.30 |
| Fri | 09.00-18.30 |
| Sat | Closed |
| Sun | Closed |
