JLR South West London – Diplomatic Programme

We caught up with Simon Pilgrim, Local Business Development Manager at JLR South West London about the service his team offers the diplomatic community

Many Embassy Network members will remember Simon Pilgrim from the Embassy Induction Seminar as a friendly face welcoming new diplomats to London behind the Sytner Jaguar Land Rover South West London exhibition stand.

As Jaguar Land Rover’s dedicated UK Diplomatic Sales Partner, we asked Simon how his specialist team at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover South West London serve the diplomatic, defence and international community here in the UK.

Simon, could you tell us what makes the service at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover South West special?

What makes us unique is that at Sytner Jaguar Land Rover South West London we are able to offer to our diplomatic community exclusive pricing, specialist sales support and expertise in the supply of Full Bespoke or Diplomatic Specification vehicles.

Plus we hold an extensive range of vehicles in stock that can be delivered at short notice – that really sets us apart. And, as the UK Diplomatic Sales Partner for Jaguar Land Rover, we are able to configure and supply vehicles for any market just about anywhere in the world.

Diplomats want to work with a brand they can trust. Can you tell us a bit about the Sytner Group?

Absolutely! Sytner Group is under the ownership of Penske Automotive Group, and has continued to flourish, becoming the UK’s largest and most successful car dealership group. It might surprise you to know that we now represent 25 brands up and down the country.

Established in 1968, we have a proven track record and our success has been built by every team member working together and contributing to our ‘one team’ ethos.

Our group aim is to be famous for delighting our colleagues, manufacturers – and of course our customers, especially our diplomats. We do this by being honest and giving respect, embracing diversity and inclusivity, working together, listening, and contributing, celebrating success, and having fun.

Diplomats will also be pleased to know we are the ultimate destination for luxury and performance cars.

 

Hayley, Simon and Lorna of the UK JLR Diplomatic Team, with their JLR Excellence Award for Direct Sales Retailer of the Year at the National JLR Fleet and Business Awards

 

Who are the Sytner UK JLR Diplomatic Team?

Simon, Lorna, and Hayley at South West London and combined we have over 41 years’ experience with JLR vehicles and clients.

That’s a lot experience! And what can the specialist team at South West London do for our diplomats?

Our specialist sales team is very knowledgeable and dedicated to diplomatic and embassy vehicles, so they can make the purchasing of a diplomatic as seamless as possible, including:

  • Full support through the HMRC and DVLA Process when registering your next Range Rover, Defender, Discovery or Jaguar.
  • Exclusive pricing
  • Bespoke diplomatic vehicle configurations
  • Full aftersales support
  • Full range of JLR accessories

Who qualifies for this bespoke service?

To qualify for this service, you need to be a diplomat, a member of an international organisation representing your country abroad or a diplomatic mission purchasing a vehicle for official use – as well as members of organisations listed below.

  • North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO)
  • Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)
  • European Space Agency (ESA)
  • Western European Union (WEU)
  • Council of Europe
  • International Labour Organisation (ILO)
  • United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO)
  • International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
  • International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD)
  • International Development Association (IDA)
  • International Monetary Fund (IMF)
  • European Parliament
  • European Court
  • Their Executive bodies, institutions e.g. European Central Bank (ECB), European Patent Office (EPO) and agencies e.g. European Medicines Agency (EMA), Europol
  • Interpol
  • European Organisation for Nuclear Research (CERN)
  • Organisation for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE)

And will our diplomats receive aftersales support?

Yes, absolutely, our dedicated Jaguar Land Rover Aftersales Team will be available throughout the ownership of your vehicle.

How can you book a test drive?

Easy! Just visit the link below to book a test drive in the vehicle of your choice:

Diplomatic Sales Book a Test Drive | Sytner Land Rover

When ordered, how do you deliver the vehicle?

We provide a bespoke Diplomatic Handover Service. Collection is from our South West London showroom, the UK’s only JLR Statement Site located in Sunbury-on-Thames just off Junction 1 of the M3 motorway.

To discuss your options regarding Diplomatic or Embassy sales, contact the Sytner UK JLR Diplomatic Team:
Simon Pilgrim – simonpilgrim@sytner.co.uk
T: +44 (0) 208 398 4222

Main photo: UK JLR Diplomatic Team are based at the South West London showroom, the UK’s only JLR Statement Site