The world's oldest Lotus dealership

he is particularly keen on the sporting brands represented by Bell & Colvill and is focused on delivering a straightforward and seamless customer experience.

James has loved cars from an early age and worked in the industry since he left school. He has a wealth of experience as a qualified vehicle technician through to workshop controller.

James' passion for car extends into his personal interests. Like other Bell & Colvill petrolheads he is a regular participant in car meets and frequently attends automotive events. James hopes to share his love for cars with his young son.

With many years experience in parts, Chris has now taken on a new challenge within the service department as our Deputy Group Aftersales Manager. He supports the day-to-day running of the service team, drawing on his extensive knowledge to ensure customers receive clear advice, expert guidance, and the highest level of care throughout their ownership journey.

Outside of work, Chris enjoys painting with watercolours, attending horse races, and travelling – always aiming to discover new destinations rather than returning to the same place twice.

Be it servicing or bodywork and trim repair, Phil is always on hand to advise customers and present a range of options so they can choose whatever suits them best.

Phil is a great motorsport fan, with a particular interest in the BTCC and DTM championships and enjoys relaxing on holidays to the Greek Islands.

Despite her background outside the automotive industry, Katie has seamlessly integrated into our world and has swiftly become an invaluable member of our aftersales team. With a warm smile, she welcomes customers and efficiently addresses their inquiries or guides them to the appropriate department for assistance. Beyond the workplace, Katie enjoys a diverse range of activities, from open water swimming, gardening, and crafting. As an archery instructor, Katie continues to share her passion for teaching.

always go above and beyond to resolve any issues a car has. Richard takes pride in his meticulous approach and this ensures all cars he works on are serviced to the highest standard. In his leisure time, Richard enjoys mountain biking, swimming, playing football and competing in triathlons.

has spanned almost every Lotus model, from the classics to the modern line up, so what Dean doesn’t know about Lotus isn’t worth knowing! When he’s not busy under the tailgate of a Lotus; Dean also lends his expertise to our Morgans.

Dean’s passion away from the workshop is following the highs and lows of Manchester United, whether attending matches or watching at home.

leading German marques. Although Lotus is his primary responsibility, Ryan is on hand to support the Morgan and Subaru sides of the workshop too.

Away from work, Ryan attends many car meets at weekends and has started a full restoration on a classic Rover P5.

Olly brings with him extensive experience and a passion for all things automotive. Olly is dedicated to his own development, outside of work he completed a foundation degree in motorsport engineering. In his spare time, he can be found under the hood of his Ford Capri, riding his motorbike, or playing his guitar.

he began concentrating on matters behind the scenes. He is involved in all aspects of customer data and communication for our service site and processes warranty claims. Having been in the trade since 1978, he appreciates the camaraderie and down to Earth approach at Bell & Colvill.

Outside of work Steve is a very keen photographer, with his subjects ranging from wildlife to the automotive scene.

for six year. While our founders were racing as the Bell & Colvill Motorsport team, Simon was vital in transporting everything needed for a race weekend all over Europe. One of his highlights was transporting the teams’ Maserati 250F to the Monaco Historic Grand Prix. Simon’s attention to detail is second to none, so you can be sure your car will always be handled with care whenever it’s on his trailer.

Away from the business, Simon enjoys driving radio-controlled cars and boats, playing golf and spending time with his family.

His work ranges from looking after the grounds and facilities to making sure our forecourts are presentable, and sales cars are fuelled and ready for customer viewings and test drives, he pays an important role in supporting every department across the business.

A real car enthusiast himself, Max has his own collection of classics, including a Ford Capri, and has a particular interest in post-war British cars. Away from the forecourt, he also enjoys playing pool.