Our People

"I joined Harwoods because of its reputation and the brands it represents. It’s a family business, proud and successful with long standing teams that support each other. I allow my teams the autonomy to be creative and flexible and to do the same for our customers. I would advise anybody thinking of joining Harwoods to be prepared to work hard and you will be rewarded for it’."

Thomas Grubb

Head of Business, Aston Martin Chichester

Our People

"I was attracted to Harwoods because it is a family run business, we work hard and I’m available for our customers 24/7. My advice to anybody looking to join Harwoods is to work hard, you’ll enjoy it". Outside work Martin enjoys watching motor cycling.

Martin Young

Service Manager, Aston Martin Chichester

Our People

General Parts Manager responsible for the all Parts activities including large Trade Distribution Centre serving the South Coast from Eastbourne to Poole.

Previously responsible for Express Factor MG Rover parts centre before the demise of MG Rover and during this time achieved numerous MG Rover/Unipart personal and departmental National awards.

Worked closely with Group Parts Director establishing Harwoods Systems and processes into the Parts Departments of new Group company acquisitions including; Webbers Basingstoke, Testwood Trucks Southampton, Testwood Audi Southampton, Portsmouth Audi and Frosts Brighton all of which are now successful Harwoods branches.

Member of the JLR UK Parts Panel

Barry Wiggins

Parts Manager, Aston Martin Chichester

Our People

Nav has been working within the automotive industry for now approaching 30 years, most of that time he has been associated with luxury brands. Initially starting as a used car sales specialist, he quickly progressed into the management side of the industry. His experience has been quite extensive, operationally being responsible for three of the biggest car business within the London area.

Outside of work, he supports Arsenal football club, during his younger years he trained and taught Tae Kwon do and achieved great success, his other interests are Formula One and balancing life with two growing boys

Nav Patatsou

Group Luxury Used Car Buyer