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Waters - A Local Legend


Founded in 1896 in Hatfield by Walter Waters, Waters has been synonymous with the retail motor business in Hertfordshire for over 100 years, from the very inception of the motor car - a time when the internal combustion engine was just as innovative as the Internet is today.

In those early days, Waters employed just a handful of local, dedicated men who could turn their hand to anything from repairing farm machinery to bicycles, motorcycles and motor cars. Petrol supplies for the ''new-fangled horseless carriage'' had to be collected from Barnet by horse-drawn carts to avoid the extortionate charges levied by the railway companies - some things don't change!

In the period between the Wars, Waters spread its wings by building two new garages which straddled the newly constructed Barnet By-Pass (A.1) in Hatfield. They also built the Stonehouse Hotel which was a landmark in its time.
 

The years following the end of World War II marked continued expansion by development or acquisition of additional motor businesses in Hertford, Hemel Hempstead, St Albans, Harpenden and Welwyn Garden City and following a period of consolidation, in the autumn of 1998, the Waters Group took the opportunity to further extend their activities into the adjacent north London areas of Southgate and Barnet through the acquisition of Vilton Cars. Like Waters, Vilton Cars enjoys an excellent local reputation and the combined Group has a workforce in excess of 200 people.

Waters - The Products and Facilities

The Waters Group supply a wide range of new cars and light commercial vehicles and are proud to be associated with the Peugeot and Renault franchises. Demonstration models, covering all these franchises are always available and we would be delighted to arrange test drives for private and business users.



A comprehensive stock of over 300 quality used vehicles are constantly held in stock - including low mileage ex-demonstration cars - all of which are covered by the manufacturer's approved warranty.

 
 Our 14 day ''no quibble'' exchange policy ensures satisfaction. Please explore our used vehicle stock to see what is currently on offer. If you don't find the vehicle you are looking for today, please let us know and we will endeavour to find it for you.

Waters operate a fleet of parts vans which provide a twice-daily delivery service to the trade in the surrounding areas. Factory trained technicians offer professional servicing and repairs, M.O.T. testing and crash repairs. Only genuine manufacturers parts are used and state of the art equipment ensures repair times are kept to a minimum. Waters offer a guaranteed quality service at a fair price. Please let us know how we can help you.

Our extensive database of loyal customers is evidence that our way of doing business is working. We want to look after all your motoring needs, not only today, but for many years to come.

We thank you for taking the time to find out about our Company from the comfort of your own home and look forward to an opportunity to meet you in person to offer you the 'Good Service' for which Waters has been known since 1896.

"Right First Time - On time - Everytime"

 
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