Welcome to R Symons LTD
Car enthusiasts, vehicle sales and now one of the UK's leading electric car specialists. There are plenty of garages selling electric cars now but not many actually know a great deal about them, especially Teslas. We are the refreshing difference and our knowledge you should find exceeds that of anyone else.
A bit about me...
I am unlike almost any other vehicle trader you are likely to meet. I set up my business because I am a true car enthusiast and I love buying and selling great cars and helping people find the right car for them.
Initially, as a young lad, I completed a degree in design but my ambitions to become a car designer were hard to fulfil. Over time the path of life lead me into the world of software where I was a UK director for an excellent company, but I had to step down from this job to commit time for family life upon the arrival of our daughter 2009. It was then in 2010 that I basically converted a hobby into a living and I’ve been playing with cars full time ever since!
More recently I’ve become a real fan of electric cars and have been running my own 100% electric car since 2015. Yes… a ‘petrol head’ owning an electric car..! It is possible, and they’re great. We need to change, climate change is real, and this is a really positive step forward for sustainable personal transport. I’ll happily talk at length to any sceptics on the matter and I’m sure I’ll help convince you it’s a great way forward.
With any car I sell or any advice I give, I pride myself on being honest, transparent and refreshingly different from your stereotypical car dealer. You will receive a friendly, personal, helpful and professional service. Even if you just want to call and chat about cars or ask for some advice - no problem!
Richard Symons
Also in the team
Simon Jones - Managing Director, my right hand man. He's an adaptable guy, friendly, enthusiastic and now also very knowledgeable with electric cars. Always keen to ensure a happy customer!
Jo Webb - Head of Sales and Customer Experience. From a background in premium retail and sports a fantastic handlebar moustache!
Sergiu Cociuba - Customer Assistant and now heads up our division for after market modifications such as window tinting, wraps, chrome deletes etc. From a hospitality background and always organised and attentive.
Sophie Robertson - Customer Assistant and co-ordinator. Extremely organised, professional and helpful. Keeps us and the office admin organised.
Mark Lichtennsteiger - Our man in charge of how the cars are presented. Appraisels, valeting, and helping co-ordinate repair work. Takes pride in work and always trying to make the cars like new again.
Rhys Jones - Driver and handy man.
Tony Brown - Driver
Peter Harwood - Driver
For any electric car (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) we are the UK's leading specialist and hold a huge stock. We sell throughout the UK as well as serving the south coast, Hampshire, Dorset incl The New Forest, Southampton, New Milton, Highcliffe, Lymington, Brockenhurst, Lyndhurst, Christchurch, Bournemouth, Poole, Wimbore, Ringwood, Salisbury and all the other local towns.
