Meet the Team

Swansea & Cardiff

Jeremy Phillips

Brand Manager (Swansea and Cardiff)

I have been working for the Sinclair Group for the past twenty three years. I first started as an apprentice technician at Sinclair Volkswagen, Gorseinon. Three years on I decided that getting dirty just wasn’t for me so I moved into commercial retail sales selling Volkswagen vans and MAN trucks. From being a salesman I worked my way up to becoming the Sinclair Van Centre Sales Manager, and then in 2005 was appointed the Brand Manager position after many gruelling Volkswagen training qualifications. After two years of heading up the Swansea branch we received the Volkswagen commercial vehicles Award of Excellence 2007 and were named one of the top ten Volkswagen commercial dealers. Since then the commercial side of the business has grown significantly - With a used van site now at Bridgend and with the recent takeover of Cardiff Volkswagen; Sinclair Van Centres can now be found at three prime locations.

As a Brand Manager my role is about overseeing the day to day running of the three locations, making sure that every department achieves the business objectives and that all customer expectations are exceeded. My challenge is to take the sites to the next level and make sure that Sinclair Van Centres are on every van buyers shopping list. I am a proud Welshman and currently live in Swansea, South Wales. When I am not a work, I enjoy coaching my son’s football team, skiing and playing as much golf as possible.

Swansea

Adam Lewis

Commercial Sales Executive (Swansea)

I have worked for Sinclair Volkswagen Commercials for the past 6 years, with my previous jobs varying from a panel beater to a motors advertising representative for the Swansea Evening Post. My role at Sinclair’s relates to new and used retail sales and is about looking after the brand objectives and achieving top class customer service. We aim to provide customer satisfaction at all levels, providing a one stop Volkswagen van service. I enjoy every part of my role at Sinclair’s and aspire to one day broaden my experience into becoming a Brand Manager. Outside of work apart from spending a lot of my time with my fiancé, I am a dedicated Swansea City football supporter and enjoy playing golf and reading.

Swansea & Cardiff

Peter Gange

Commercial Fleet Sales Executive (Swansea & Cardiff)

I have worked for the Sinclair Group for the past nine years, selling Volkswagen commercial vehicles to the fleet arena (both personal and business customers). Altogether I have been working within the motor industry for the past 24years. I started my career as an apprentice technician within Days Motors and decided to transfer over to sales after three years of getting dirty! I finally left Days after 10 years and worked in the Swansea Truck Centre selling light vans and heavy trucks. My next move was to retail sales at Sinclair Van Centre, Swansea, I continued this for five years then transferred over to selling to the fleet market and currently look after both East and West areas – I enjoy every part of my role within fleet sales and my aim is to provide the best Volkswagen commercial fleet service in the region. I originate from Swansea and still live locally, enjoying a game of golf in my spare time.

Swansea

Robert Thomas

Commercial Sales Executive (Swansea)

Previous to starting my employment at Sinclair Group, I was a student studying at Swansea Institute, where I completed my degree in computing. After graduating three years ago, I joined Sinclair Volkswagen passenger cars as a fleet administrator, and then transferred over to Sinclair Van Centre, Swansea as a Sales Executive for retail sales. My role involves selling new and used commercial vehicles, providing top class customer service and satisfaction. When not at work, I enjoy kick boxing, keeping fit in general and socialising with friends.

Swansea

David Jones

Commercial Vehicle Warranty Consultant (Swansea)

I have spent the past seven years working for the Sinclair Group. My current role involves supervising the service and parts reception along with handling all warranty claims and administration. I started with Sinclair’s in 2002 as a parts apprentice; I then spent three years working in commercial sales before taking on my current role. The role aim is to make sure that every claim is dealt with the lowest of hassle and the highest of customer service - it gives me great satisfaction to see happy customers as the customer is what drives the business forward. As a local man, I currently live in Pontarddulais and enjoy snooker, golf and rugby (Watching not playing!)

Swansea

Darren Clarke

Parts Advisor & Service Reception (Swansea)

I have been at Sinclair’s for over three years – my role involves advising and serving customers on parts enquires and booking in services. I enjoy every aspect of my role and the team that I work with at Sinclair Van Centre, Swansea. This is in fact my first job and I am keen to develop my career within the Sinclair Group and the Motor Industry. Typically when not at work I spend my time playing golf and supporting the local football team.

Swansea

Daniel Galloway

Service Advisor (Swansea)

I have been working for the Sinclair Volkswagen Commercial vehicle team for the past year. My role is service advisor which involves seeing customers in and out of the showroom hassle free and making all bookings that come in from all sources. I was previously a warranty clerk for another part of the Sinclair Group – Mercedes-Benz of Swansea. Prior to that I have worked as a service advisor for Seat, Hyundai, Mitsubishi and Skoda dealerships over a period of nine years. I currently live in Pontarddulais, Swansea and enjoy mountain biking, walking, listening to music and playing bass and electric guitars.

Swansea

Andrew Thomas

Workshop Controller (Swansea)

I have worked for the Sinclair Group for the past thirteen years. My current role at Sinclair Van Centre, Swansea is workshop controller, which is all about making sure that all service jobs are completed to the highest of standards, and that all technicians are working to the best of their ability and abiding to health and safety rules. I have in fact been in the motor industry for the past thirty one years. My first role started in Days Motor Group as an apprentice, which I then trained to become a technician and stayed with Days for eighteen years before transferring over to Sinclair’s in 1996. I worked as a technician for three years before moving into the Workshop Controller role. When not at work I enjoy playing golf, golf and you guessed it more golf!

Cardiff

Glyn Dorking

Commercial Sales Executive (Cardiff)

I have worked for the Cardiff van centre since February 2008. My role as commercial sales executive involves selling both new and used commercial vehicles; making sure that all customers are dealt with to the highest of standards and that the centre exceeds all sales targets, enabling us to excel as a Volkswagen commercial dealer. I have worked in the commercial field for approx five years - previous franchises include Chrysler Jeep, Volvo and Suzuki. I currently live in Newport, South Wales but grew up in the New Forest. When not at work I am kept occupied by my four children and the little time I have left after that I enjoy keeping fit and gardening.

Cardiff

Peter Upham

Commercial Sales Executive (Cardiff)

I have worked for Cardiff van centre for the past seventeen months and my role as commercial sales executive involves selling both new and used commercial vehicles. I believe that customer care is the key factor to my job, and I always try to go that extra mile to exceed all customers’ expectations. I have many years experience within the motor industry, working at many different franchises including Ford, Volkswagen and LDV. I currently live in the Newport area and enjoy keeping fit, gardening and I am just about to take up fly fishing. Besides all that I also play the guitar and when ever there is a karaoke near, I won’t be far away!

Cardiff

Dean Lewis

Service Manager (Cardiff)

I started working for Volkswagen sixteen years ago at Hartwell Newport. I started my motor industry career as a service receptionist, working my way up to warranty administrator, and then onto become Hartwell’s warranty manager. I was later approached by Cardiff Volkswagen as they were then to join their team as the Group warranty manager, and after five hard but enjoyable years in this role I got the opportunity to transfer my skills into becoming the service Manager at Newport Volkswagen (Now Sinclair Volkswagen). My latest transfer two and half years ago was over to the Cardiff Volkswagen commercial centre as service manager, and thus is where I remain today, which is now headed up by Sinclair Group.

As a service manager it is my responsibility to ensure that each and every one of our customers has their expectations exceeded in their dealings with us, ensuring that they receive the excellent quality of service that is associated with the brand. I am a Newport lad, born and bred and I love spending my spare time with my family and friends, reading and playing rugby.

Cardiff

Mark Pearce

Parts Advisor & Service Reception (Cardiff)

I started my career within the motor Industry thirteen years ago at Sinclair Volkswagen Bridgend, transferring over to the Cardiff van centre in 2003, within the commercial sales department, then over to Volkswagen car sales at Newport and back again to van sales. Since the Sinclair takeover last year I have taken a different route and transferred over from sales to the after-sales department for commercial vehicles, combining both service and parts advisory - freeing customers of any queries and being on hand to advise them on the best solution for their needs. I currently live in Barry and in my spare time I enjoy motor racing, supporting Cardiff City football team and mountain biking.

Cardiff

Darren Mainwaring

Parts Manager (Cardiff)

I run the parts department at Sinclair Volkswagen van centre and have been in my role for the past three years. I have been in the VAG brand for the past eight years – starting my apprenticeship with Capitol Volkswagen Merthyr, then onto Cardiff Audi and over to Hartwell Volkswagen. From there I spent two years at Cardiff Volkswagen prior to my current role at the van centre. My role involves keeping the parts department organised and taking control of the daily deliveries - making sure the retail, trade and workshop customers receive all the correct parts ordered. I also help out in the service department and thrive on customer satisfaction. I am from Mountain Ash and am a dedicated footballer for Aberaman FC and Lamb and Flag (Bridgend). When not playing football I also enjoy bike riding, running and keeping fit in general. My goal for this year is to complete the Cardiff half marathon in October.

Cardiff

Zoe Calhan

Fleet Sales Administrator (Cardiff)