Steven Zandt is now Dealer Principal and owner of both the Cobram and Yarrawonga sites and with his two business partners Pasquale Scaturchio and Adam Pollock, both of which currently own Toyota dealerships, will form a formidable team.
After almost 30 years in the trade the Brewers were ready to take on the next phase of their life but wanted to pass the businesses onto the right owners.
They have been a part of both the Cobram and Yarrawonga communities’ continual growth and have witnessed the subsequent demand for Toyota vehicles and servicing.
“On behalf of Janice and myself we would like to thank all our loyal customers over the years. We have built a terrific business based on these customers and we also enjoyed providing sponsorship to many local clubs over the years,” Robin Brewer said.
“We wish the new owners all the best with the business.”
Steven Zandt joined the Brewers as General Manager when they expanded their business, opening a new dealership in Yarrawonga back in 2018.
“With many years of dedication to the dealership and local customers along with opening up a new facility in Yarrawonga shows what a major investment Robin and Janice have made in both communities,” Steven said.
“We want to carry on this great legacy they have left and further grow the business into an exciting new era.”
A new renovation currently underway at the Cobram dealership and a focus for further growth in Yarrawonga already demonstrates the new partners are committed for the long haul.
“There are not too many dealerships like this,” Steven explains.
“The staff are also a great asset to the business and this was particularly evident during the tough COVID times of 2020 and now the changeover of the business.
“In my experience, when Toyota assists with the development of a dealership, such as this they look at a philosophy of projected growth not too dissimilar to Bunnings.”
Steven understands Toyota’s philosophy well, working with the manufacturer for almost 23 years, and he definitely knows a thing or two about the company and what they stand for.
“The strength of the Toyota brand speaks for itself,” Steven said.
“Toyota is the largest single branded vehicle manufacturer in the world and boasts enviable reliability, durability and affordability. In fact, it outsells its nearest competitor by double.”
Steven has lived along the Murray River for many years and has called Yarrawonga home for the last few years with his wife Tania who works at a school in Cobram. Their son Daniel, who has been working with BMW for just over five years, has recently joined the business and they are already expanding their team even further.
“We love the area and are here for the long term,” Steven said.
“I understand the importance for local customers and businesses to have the convenience of buying quality cars in their hometown and then having the convenience of having them serviced locally.
“The dealership is equipped with the latest manufacturer compliant service facilities backed up by qualified technicians and will continue to pride ourselves on offering the complete professional customer experience locally,” Steven added.
