Dominelli Ford Kirrawee going? Or just moving?

[falconboy]

Must be moving - its not an overly large car yard.

Came across this today:

http://www.realcommercial.com.au/cgi...&tm=1231840582

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by falconboy

Must be moving - its not an overly large car yard.

Came across this today:

http://www.realcommercial.com.au/cgi...&tm=1231840582

My local Ford dealer...wonder what they're up to?

[fudge1979]

Mine too

Hope they're not closing... I was upset when they closed the one in Botany, which was like 500 metres from my place, just b4 i was able to buy my first car

[falconboy]

I can't see them closing. They're the only Ford Dealer anywhere near here, other than City Ford (I think). Its a pretty small yard, I always wondered why they moved there, surely they are moving.

[fudge1979]

theres one @ rockdale as well, but thats even smaller that Dominelli

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by fudge1979

theres one @ rockdale as well, but thats even smaller that Dominelli

The Dominelli family own a few Sydney Ford dealerships, City Ford as well so I believe....They were located only in Hurstville up until the mid 90's after that they took over the Kirrawee Ford dealership previously known as Southside Ford so this will be interesting

[falconboy]

Ferdie owned Denlo Volvo at one stage too didn't he? Kirrawee, then Hurstville, then it disappeared.

[fudge1979]

im not sure if my memory serves me correct, but there used to be one in rockdale near where good guys shopping centre is, that closed. the one in Botany used to be called city ford mascot, then that closed and moved to rockdale and is trading as city ford rockdale from its current site

[Paxton]

Interesting. I can't work out where they would move to that has the same amount of exposure that the current site has, unless they want to consolidate the Sales and Service into the same area. It would be a shame if the Shire lost their only Ford dealer. I've had three cars serviced there, and I would not like to take my Falcons anywhere else - I've tried the Ford dealers around here, and Dominelli is the best.

Fudge - I remember City Ford in Mascot. My Dad used to have offices in Lord St (almost opposite), and my first EF was taken there for servicing. It now houses a Volkswagen dealership.

I've got to say, most of the Fords in the Sutherland area have Dominelli stickers on them, so I don't think it is from a lack of business.

[madmelon]

My grandparents have had 6 cars from them over the years, which have been passed down the family...going back to when they were Southside Ford opposite the Sutherland hospital. I'm a bit suprised and disappointed to see they may be moving- that site has massive exposure...

[falconboy]

Maybe the downturn in car sales? I reckon they'd be mad to close the service department in Waratah St though, now THAT would be a money maker.

[Macca23]

Well too let you know what they are up too. My inside source says -

They have bought the land upto mcdonalds and will be building a massive new dealership within 18months.

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by Macca23

Well too let you know what they are up too. My inside source says -

They have bought the land upto mcdonalds and will be building a massive new dealership within 18months.

Good stuff although the auto electricion next door would have to go if thats the case and hes pretty good

[madmelon]

Originally Posted by GT0132

Good stuff although the auto electricion next door would have to go if thats the case and hes pretty good

He's already gone- been gone for a good few weeks if not months now. Moved to some other location, address in on the roller door. He is a good sparky- did all the work on the Jag when I had it. A colleague worked for him for 7 years or so and now works for Dominelli.

The only remaining property there is the surfboard manufacturing/sales place, which does not appear to be going anywhere.

[falconboy]

That makes sense. Good one.

[mickyyyy]

Ive visited the ford website to find used for delaerships and carnt find a listing? Can anyone help?

Im located in Sydney Canterbury area

[GT0132]

Originally Posted by mickyyyy

Ive visited the ford website to find used for delaerships and carnt find a listing? Can anyone help?

Im located in Sydney Canterbury area

Dale Ford at Chullora is probably your best bet

[mickyyyy]

Is there some sort of listing i can obtain at all?

[mickyyyy]

Found

http://www.blueovalstore.com.au/Onli...aspx#jumpToNSW

http://www.fords.com.au/ford_dealers...ew-south-wales

[Papa Smurf]

I don't think Doms is closing, I deliver parts to them every day and have not heard anything about them closing OR moving.

[obd]

Dominelli service department is not moving any time soon, they have bought coats hire on the highway but for now they will be using that for storage for new vehicles.