Polaris Dealer Conference 2009 8/9th December 2009
APVS were nominated for 'Best New Dealer of the Year 2009 - South' in our first year as a Polaris Dealer. We came runner up to a dealer who had been selling quads and ATVs for just over a year compared to our six months... so fingers crossed we shall walk away with the prestigious title next year.
We also ended our year in blinding style smashing our sales target by nearly 30%!
Weston Beach Race 2009 9, 10 & 11 October 2009
APVS staff helped man the Polaris stand at the Weston Beach Race this year. The three day event was overshadowed slightly by a horrific accident at the start of the motorcycle race on the Sunday but the two days prior to that were very successful for Polaris.
Polaris staged a demonstration of the RZR 800 on the Friday afternoon with professional drivers whizzing around the track (pictured below).
The Polaris two man team achieved first place in the quad race on the Saturday and came home with a trophy!
APVS' own Stuart Smith was then selected to demonstrate the capabilities of the RZR on the demo track on the Sunday.
APVS hope to enter a rider of our own next year. Watch this space!
Above : An RZR 800 taking off at Weston.
Frampton Country Fair 2009 14 September 2009
This year APVS chose the Frampton Country Fair to display a full range of Polaris quad and ATV stock. We were also main sponsors for the event with vehicles and quads on loan to the Fair organisers to help with setting up and on the day. The weather held out beautifully and a very enjoyable day was had by all.
Our Appointment of a Full Time Mechanic 27 July 2009
Due to continued expansion and our aquisition of the Polaris dealership, we are pleased to announce that we have appointed a full time mechanic.
Stuart Smith joins the team to oversee the maintenance of the rental vehicle fleet and PDI and servicing of Polaris machines.
Stuart will also be responsible for ordering and arranging dispatch of ATV parts.
APVS Secures a Prestigious Polaris ATV Dealership 1 July 2009
We are delighted to announce that we have been awarded the prestigious title of Official Dealer of the Polaris ATV range in the Gloucestershire area! We have stock on site for sale and demonstration and have just opened our new showroom with a shop stocking ATV accessories, clothing and maintenance products.
Great Gloucestershire Raft Regatta 06 June 2009
This year's Great Gloucestershire Raft Regatta went ahead despite the dreadful weather and thanks to the efforts of various Rotary Clubs within the Gloucestershire area. Paul rowed for his club, Severn Vale Rotary in their team 'Double 0 Severn' who achieved the lap record in their heat and came runners up in the final! Well done to all. Funds raised on the day were in aid of St Roses School Smile Appeal.
APVS proudly sponsor Godfathers Rugby 02 April 2009
Oderint dum metuant "let them hate, so long as they fear" is the tagline for the successful Godfathers Rugby 7s team. We are proud to be associated with them and will be doing our utmost to support them in the coming months. See their website for fixtures listings and further information.
Office Alterations Underway 21 January 2009
Our office is in the process of alteration work but no disruption to service anticipated! Pop in and have a look next time you're passing.
Happy New Year! 2 January 2009
A big THANK YOU to all our customers for their valued business throughout 2008!
We look forward to being of service to you again in 2009...
Frampton Country Fair - September 2008 15 September 2008
It was a bit misty but the rain held off and we had a busy day at this year's Frampton Country Fair. We displayed 11 vehicles in total, a diverse mix of both cars and commercials offering something for everyone including a Smart car, a tipper truck and a fridge van... that did a great job keeping the drinks cool!
Thanks to Jan Whitchurch, Liz and Sean Hibbs, Dean and Debbie Webb, Emily and Joe, Alex Bishop and Andy and Yvonne Butland for all their help both setting up and on the day.
Above:
Early morning at Frampton Country Fair 2008 and the APVS flags are flying!
Visit our stand at Frampton Country Fair! 29 August 2008
As we did last year, APVS will be exhibiting at the Frampton on Severn Country Fair on Sunday 14th September. We will have a range of vehicles on display - come and join us for a look around and to discuss any requirements you may have. Click here to download the event flyer which gives an overview of the vast array of things to see and do on the day!
Above:
The APVS Team of 2007 at Frampton Country Fair
Following on from our sponsorship story below, we are proud to be sponsoring Katie Sendall for her English title fight to be held at Weston super Mare tonight, Saturday 12 July. We wish her the very best of luck. Below is an article appearing in today's edition of The Citizen newspaper.
Great Gloucestershire Raft Regatta, Saul 9 June 2008
Paul and his team negotiated the course for the Great Gloucestershire Raft Regatta from Saul Junction on Saturday 7 June. The weather was glorious! Money raised on the day was in aid of Cotswold Care Hospice. For further details visit www.ggrr.gov.uk
Our sponsorship deal with Gloucester Martial Arts School of Excellence 2 June 2008
APVS today agreed a sponsorship deal with Gloucester Martial Arts School of Excellence who recently received a vehicle from us (see photo below). We shall be sponsoring one of their students at a national championship event in July. Watch local press for further details!
A trip to Saltburn Animal Rescue Centre - one of our first daily rental bookings! 7 April 2008
One of our first daily hire bookings was to Mrs Lesley Cook who took an APVS Transit van full of office furniture she has donated to Saltburn Animal Rescue Association.
Our certificate from Saltburn Animal Rescue Association
New Retail premises for APVS UK Limited 27 February 2008
We are pleased to announce that as from Tuesday 1 April 2008 we will be operating from part of the Hilltop site on the A38 at Claypits, Eastington on the southern outskirts of Gloucester.
We will have a selection of both cars and commercial vehicles available for daily rental or sale.
Our first official promotional event took place at the Frampton Country Fair in September, where we showcased our fleet and gave visitors to our stand information on the services we have to offer and the opportunity to enter into a free prize draw to win a junior moto-x bike. Special thanks to Lorna & Cam Thomas and Liz & Sean Hibbs for their help on the day. The event was a complete success and we will be exhibiting again in 2008! (See images opposite taken on the day)
The prize draw winner was Callum Clements of Hardwicke, who was presented with the bike by A P Vehicle Solutions’ proprietor Paul Butland, a couple of weeks later. The presentation was captured by a photographer from The Citizen newspaper and an article appeared in the Friday 28 September edition.