Franco Santoro, owner of Chariots Specialist Cars in Kettering, is expanding his business to include a BYD electric vehicle franchise. Santoro, who began his automotive career at 15 by sweeping forecourts, will now sell Chinese-made BYD cars from his garage on Kettering Venture Park.
Santoro’s career began in 1985 at Corby Motors, progressing through roles including auto electrician and car salesman. He later worked at Peter Harris Mercedes in Kettering, eventually returning to the same building as the owner of Chariots Specialist Cars in 2012.
Following challenges during the Covid-19 pandemic and the departure of his business partners, Santoro took full ownership of the company, bringing his sons, Dino and Ayrton, into the family business.
Chariots Specialist Cars will now operate as BYD Kettering, becoming an independent BYD dealership. The franchise will offer BYD electric and hybrid vehicles, alongside the garage’s existing service and aftercare provisions. The official handover is scheduled for March 31st.
Source: Northampton Telegraph
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