Investment in a Nottingham based motor dealership is driving sales, service and recruitment through the roof after a newly launched van centre achieved 60 sales in just six weeks, smashing its annual target.
NK Motors, which has new and used car centres in Nottingham and Derby, was exclusively selected at the end of January 2026, to become one of only 50 Kia PBV Van Centres in the UK.
The Chilwell dealership in Eldon Road Business Park is the only site in Nottinghamshire where drivers can view and test drive Kia’s first dedicated electric van line-up – including the Kia PV5 Cargo and the new 7-seater passenger vehicle.
Now, the dealership has revealed it has smashed the manufacture-set target of selling 60 vans annually, by making 60 sales in just 6 weeks.
Sanj Kumar, group managing director, said:
“Our success has been phenomenal. We’ve smashed our annual target and are motoring onward – literally going from 0-60 in 6-weeks."
“Our reputation, investment in our people and places, plus the five-star service we provide, has never been doubted, but the speed at which these vehicles have driven off the forecourt is outstanding, surpassing even our expectations.”
NK Motors has made considerable investments in its people and infrastructure over the years, but its latest cash injection has driven the dealership to further success. In November 2025, it announced £1m would be splashed at its Chilwell site.
The expansion came in response to rapid growth in sales and service operations.
As NK Motors in Chilwell shifts up a gear, the car showroom has now doubled in size, the dedicated van centre, which opened just one month ago, has expanded, and the accident repair centre and body shop has been fully upgraded with state-of-the-art equipment.
Sanj said: “As a BSI-approved facility, (British Standards Institute) it is our priority to maintain the highest standards of quality and safety. Investment has been focused on acquiring the latest equipment and technology, ensuring our team can deliver efficient, precise, and reliable work."
“This ongoing investment reflects our commitment to providing customers with a top-quality experience and maintaining our position as a trusted, industry-leading body shop."
“No wonder our body shop and accident repair centre is fully approved and trusted by most major insurance companies and manufacturers to repair their vehicles.”
Going on to praise the team at NK Motors, Sanj said:
“We have a tremendous team of long serving and newly recruited staff who are valued for their loyalty and commitment to customer service."
"As a family-run company, we cultivate a culture where colleagues support one another, celebrate successes together, and genuinely care about each other’s growth and wellbeing. This ethos supports high staff retention. However, thanks to our expansion, we now have a flurry of job opportunities.”
The team of around 130 staff include 65 at the Chilwell site. It is Sanj’s intention to boost that figure to 80 by the end of the year. Current vacancies include roles for additional vehicle buyers, a dedicated van sales manager, a van service manager and a service advisor.
Sanj added: “These roles reflect the strength of our growth and our commitment to building a team that can support our expanding sales and service departments."
“We genuinely value our customers’ loyalty and by continuing to reinvest in our facilities and operations, we are ensuring that customers benefit from improved services, enhanced surroundings, and a team equipped to deliver the highest standards of care.”
