Alex

Company Director

Alex began selling cars from his parents driveaway when he was 17 back in 2019. Alex had been working since 13 years old cleaning cars at a local car garage and setting up many small business ventures. He then took on a small car unit to trade from. Around 1 year later Alex went into partnership with his dad, Martin to form Clovelly cars. Since then, the business has expanded and grew over the years. Alex in his spare time enjoys Boxing, walking his dog Narla (who is in the office everyday) and going for a beer.

Martin

Company Director

Martin originally worked as a sales rep for a packaging company travelling up and down the country. He first joined the motor trade in 1997, working for Reg Vardy’s. He fell in love with the job and worked for multiple motor trade companies progressing up to a general manager. In 2021 he left his mangers job and took a leap of faith to go into partnership with his son and form Clovelly cars. Martin in his spare time enjoys walking his dog Matilda (who is in the office every Thursday) and going for a Beer.

Kevin Payne

Sales Manager

Kevin originally worked for a factory making shoes. He joined the motor trade over 25 years ago at Reg Vardy’s where he met his current boss, Martin. Kevin is a true motor trade veteran and has customers returning to him regularly. He is old school and is a big believer in our no pushy sales policy. His focus and his passion is to raise money for St Oswald’s hospice. Kevin is the training coach for the Wallsend harriers running club. In his spare time enjoys swimming, cycling and going for a curry on a Saturday night.

Ken

Sales executive

Ken studied business studies at college while working as a bartender at a local bar. After college he got his SIA license and become a doorman, but he always had a passion for business and being customer facing. Ken went to school with his current boss, Alex, they had a conversation and instantly Alex knew Ken was the right man for the job. Ken is a natural born salesman and can get along with anyone. In his spare time Ken enjoys playing football and going for a beer.

Thomas

Collection & Delivery Driver

Thomas is a big friendly giant with an infectious laugh. He originally grew up in Tokyo and speaks fluent Japanese. Thomas is self employed and is the customer facing driver, in charge of collecting cars and delivering cars to our customers. Thomas is extremely hard working and dedicated, sometimes leaving at 2 in the morning to drop off a car so the customer can have it before starting work. In his spare time Thomas enjoys shopping with his wife and relaxing with a scotch whiskey on the evening.