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Friday, May 15th, 2020

Production planned to restart at Ford’s Dagenham and Bridgend engine plants on May 18 Ford global standards on social distancing and health and safety protocols in place to protect returning U.K. workforce Company continuing to build ventilator sub-assemblies at Dagenham in support of the Ventilator Challenge U.K. Consortium making units for the National Health Service Ford manufacturing its own face…

Tuesday, April 28th, 2020

Transit marks 55 years of sales and commercial market leadership with three million sold in the U.K. Ford commercial vehicles prove their “Backbone of Britain” role in service with the NHS and other organisations in the battle against the Coronavirus Mild hybrid Fiesta Van joins plug-in and mild hybrid Transit and Tourneo Custom this year, and all-electric two-tonne Transit to…

Wednesday, March 18th, 2020

Transit Custom sales have now passed 300,000 in the UK since it went on sale in 2012 January 2020 was best-ever January on record for Ford Commercial Vehicle UK sales Transit Custom Plug-in Hybrid scoops Van Fleet World Van of the Year and Green Van of the Year at the Great British Fleet Awards Transit Custom has now won more…

Wednesday, January 29th, 2020

Golds Car and Van Hire are proud to welcome Sharon our recently appointed Hire Receptionist & Service Advisor. Sharon may already be recognisable by some of our customers after spending 10 years at Tempest Ford and a brief stint at Hodsons Ford Penkridge before joining our team. Sharon brings a wealth of experience to our Ford Rentals and Service desks….

Saturday, January 18th, 2020

Ford amassed over 40 awards for 10 different vehicles this year, a 20% increase from 2018 Important Ford initiatives supporting mental health, promoting STEM subjects and women in engineering widened their reach in 2019 Ford milestones reached in 2019 include the 90th anniversary of the Dagenham plant and its production of the 1,000,000th EcoBlue engine DUNTON, Essex, 18 December, 2019…

Monday, January 6th, 2020

Golds Garages would like to welcome Chloe our recently appointed Apprentice Service Technician who started today. Chloe has fit right in with everybody at Golds Garages and we look forward to working with her going forwards.

Monday, December 16th, 2019

With the holidays fast approaching Golds Garages Ford would like to wish all of our customers a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year! Our opening times over the holiday period have been adjusted for the following dates; Christmas Eve: 08:00 – 16:00 Christmas Day: Closed Boxing Day: Closed New Years Eve: 08:00 – 14:00 New Years Day: Closed January 2nd…

Wednesday, December 11th, 2019

Golds Garages are pleased to announce the appointment of new Apprentice Service Technician Chloe who starts in January. We look forward to welcoming Chloe to the family as we’re sure she will fit right in.

Wednesday, November 27th, 2019

DOUBLE HONOURS FOR FORD WITH INTERNATIONAL VAN OF THE YEAR AND INTERNATIONAL PICK-UP AWARD VICTORIES Electrified, segment-first Ford Tra­­­nsit Custom Plug-In Hybrid and EcoBlue Hybrid vans named International Van of the Year. Ford Ranger takes International Pick-up Award title Jurors praise Transit Custom’s Ford Hybrid powertrains that deliver fuel savings, help businesses meet clean air targets and allow entry to…

Friday, November 22nd, 2019

For the first time in 55 years, Ford is expanding the Mustang line-up with the all-electric Mustang Mach-E joining the Mustang sports coupe, convertible and special editions, featuring an all-new infotainment system and connected vehicle technology All-new, purpose-built, all-electric model symbolises the beginning of a new electrified era for Ford.  One of 14 electrified Ford vehicles coming to Europe by…