See all Motoring NewsThe 15th of July marks the end of a remarkable career in the motor trade with Divanes Volkswagen stores manager, Joe Martin, retiring after 60 years in the company.
Joe joined Divanes on 15th July 1958 and has managed the stores department for the Divane Family across 3 generations, as well as the Volkswagen brand, Joe headed up the stores that stocked a wide range of parts for Volkswagen, Audi and Mazda cars, as well as Porsche tractors and the small grey 20 Fergusons amongst others.
Joe's professionalism has been recognised by the German automaker in the past having received both the gold and diamond pins from head office in Germany in recognition for the professionalism and attention to detail that he brought to the job.