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Our 4th annual Charity Quiz Night was a huge success and our biggest yet with 37 teams at Ipswich and 22 teams at Lowestoft. We're thrilled to announce our Ipswich Quiz raised £2,390 for Suffolk Family Carers and St. Elizabeth Hospice. Two weeks later, we raised £1,497.70 for…

We know how unpredictable the winter months can be, so make sure your Citroen is ready for whatever the elements have in store. For just £9.99 an expert Citroen trained technician will carry out a comprehensive 23-point check covering all of the most important parts of your car,…

The New Citrien Berlingo - International Van of The Year 2019! Launched in 1996, and with more than 1.5 million produced, the iconic Citroën Berlingo moves into its third generation Citroën Berlingo Van. New Berlingo Van achieves a real leap in terms of style, equipment and modular…

  Following the continued success of our annual John Grose charity quiz nights, we're thrilled to invite you to our 2018 event on: Thursday 1st November: John Grose Ipswich, Ransomes Europark, IP3 9BE Thursday 15th November: John Grose Lowestoft, Whapload Road NR32 1NN  …

Thursday 16th August 2018 | 1pm - 8pm   We were pleased to host our sixth annual Motability Awareness Day at our Ipswich and Lowestoft dealerships. It was a great day! Dedicated to the Motability Car Scheme, this event offered an opportunity for those who think they, or someone…

Come and see our brand-new dealership on Ransomes Europark.     Our light and airy new showroom boasts state of the art equipment, ample parking and of course the latest new Citroen range.     To find out more about the new Citroen range, please contact our…

A SPECIAL EDITION THAT BOOSTS THE SUV, GO-ANYWHERE CHARACTER OF NEW CITROËN C3 AIRCROSS New C3 Aircross knows how to make the most of its unique character. It has loads of personalisation possibilities and is amazingly comfortable thanks to the Citroën Advanced Comfort® programme. The…

Discover the New Citroën Berlingo Van Design built to last, SurroundRearVision technology, a PayLoad up to 1000 kg. Like you, it does it all!  How can you make your everyday work easier? Citroën Berlingo meets your needs by useful and intuitive…

This new special edition is born from the collaboration between Citroën and Rip Curl, a renowned global surfing brand. Created to help you share and savour every adventure, this special edition mixes bold contemporary style with exciting technology and specification. On the outside,…

Citroën is unveiling New C5 Aircross SUV, an all-round SUV with large wheels, a robust and muscular design and high ground clearance. This stylish SUV is 100% Citroën in its personality with graphic features and a broad range of personalisation options. New C5 Aircross SUV is the most…

We've just received our first New C4 Cactus Hatch, come and test drive today! 3 Years FREE Servicing for all orders taken over the launch weekend. New Citroën C4 Cactus Hatch is loaded with the latest safety and assistance technology to help keep you, and your passengers, safe on the road.…

The New Generation of an Automotive Icon The Berlingo has been a staple vehicle for families for almost 22 years now, and the new 3rd generation model is ‘inspired by you’ with enhanced practicality, comfort and style. The new model with a fresh and offbeat personality has been…

You may have seen some negative press surrounding diesel engine vehicles of late, here are some facts to help tell the full story…. On average, diesels use 15-20% less fuel that like-for-like petrol models, so diesel makes a lot more sense for high-mileage drivers In 2009 Diesel Particulate…

Citroen & DS Motability customers in the Ipswch area can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service as we have won a regional award for our work with the Motability Car Scheme for our Citroen & DS franchises on Ransomes Europark.  The accolade is part of a programme of…

John Grose is proud to be one of over 40 national and local 'Cornerstone' employers who have committed to working with secondary schools and colleges to help inspire and prepare their pupils for the fast changing world of work. These organisations have joined forces with The Careers &…

Inspired by the C-Aircross Concept presented at the 2017 Geneva Motor Show, the new C3 Aircross brings a breath of fresh air to the compact SUV segment. Outside, it stands out with its unique body styling and unprecedented personalisation choices.  Inside, innovation is demonstrated through its…

Citroën has developed Citroën SimplyDrive to offer customers a finance option that provides 3 years of motor insurance, routine servicing, roadside assistance, warranty and road fund licence, all included in one fixed monthly payment. Citroën SimplyDrive is available on…

Love at first sight!  The unique shape of New C3 sets itself apart with a charismatic front face and generous curves, which give it a powerful and energetic stance.  Its smooth lines, its graphic signature and its colours make it a trendy and "pop" model. With New C3, free…

We are very proud to annouce that we have been named the winner in the Regional Dealer of the Year category in the national, annual Motability Scheme Dealer Awards for the second year running. The accolade recognises the continued support of our dedicated team in providing outstanding service to…

IMPORTANT INFORMATION - The way Vehicle Excise Duty (Road Fund Licence or Road Tax) is calculated changed on 1st April 2017 On 1st April 2017 the government introduced some changes to road tax bands which will affect all new cars that are registered after that date. (Vehicles that were…

On Thursday 10th November our Citroen Team got the chance to have a sneak peek at the All New C3 when it visited the dealership for the day. New Citroën C3 is characterised by a trendy and optimistic design, animated by coloured inserts and graphic elements like the Airbump® panels. Its…

The new Citroen Dispatch is the latest addition to the new Citroen range, and is now on display at our dealership on Ransomes Europark Ipswich.     The new Citroen Dispatch comes with the following key features: Load length of up to 2.58m, load height of 1.75m, capacity of 7mᶟ and…

Pigs Gone Wild – The biggest mass participation art event in Suffolk! St Elizabeth Hospice has teamed up with Wild in Art to stage Suffolk’s biggest ever mass-participation, public art event – Pigs Gone Wild. The interactive sculpture trail will feature more than 40 pigs…

The Citroën Free2Move Scheme offers Driving Instructors a wide range of cars which are ideally suited to the needs of driving instructors including high levels of comfort, safety and ease of operation and at the same time deliver low operating costs. DSA approved driving…

East Anglian business, John Grose, celebrates national award win for best practice in customer service East Anglian-based dealer group John Grose are celebrating winning the 2015 Regional Group category, in the national, annual Motability Scheme Dealer Awards – recognising them…

Recently previewed at the Goodwood Festival of Speed, the striking DS 3 concept has now been unveiled as the DS 3 Dark Light limited edition. We are lucky enough to have 1 of only 300 being produced in our showroom! The eye-catching metallic vinyl-wrapped Perla Nera Black DS 3 harnesses cutting-edge…

OK...so you won't own the car but whether you fancy a big shop or a big adventure, here's a chance to have a proper test drive for 24 hours. What's more, we'll have a special thank you waiting at the dealership on your return. So, where to?... To book you 24 hour test drive or call…

Citroën’s 3-cylinder Turbo PureTech engine won an International Engine of the Year award in the 2015 honours on 17th June. The PureTech family of 3-cylinder engines boasts extremely high levels of performance, cutting fuel consumption and CO2 emissions by an average of 18% compared with…

Experience DS In Paris and Shanghai, DS is showcased in environments designed to reflect the founding values of DS: French-style luxury and advanced technology. The DS 3 is available from £13,295 The DS 3 Cabrio is available from £15,295 The DS 4 is available from £18,695 The DS 5…

John Grose Chairman, Ian Twinley, proudly received the Business Partner of the Year Award on behalf of the John Grose Group, at the recent Raising the Bar Awards 2015. The Raising the Bar project celebrates the success of and shares best practice with publicly funded educational establishments in…

With the price of fuel increasing in recent years, the demand on vehicle manufacturers to provide better fuel efficiency has increased, with economy numbers now at the forefront of buyer’s minds. We take a look at the most economical Citroëns available: 1. C4 Cactus BlueHDi 100 (15 inch…

We at John Grose will again be proudly supporting the Suffolk Skills show, when the annual event takes place at Trinity Park on 21st October. Members of our team will be on hand to give further information about some of the specific roles employed by the group, and inform young people about the wide…

No National Insurance Number = No Courtesy Car or Test Drive If you would like the use of a courtesy car whilst your vehicle is being repaired or serviced, or if you would like to take a test drive in a new or used vehicle, since the recent abolition of the paper counterpart of the UK driving…

1955-2015: DS is 60 The DS was first introduced at the Paris Motor Show on 7th October 1955: heralding a revolution in technology and design, the DS was a car of highly original looks and an avant-garde interior design. It featured hydropneumatic suspension and for the first time full hydraulic…

The multi-award winning Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has added another industry title to its impressive list of accolades; winning the ‘Best Seven-Seater’ Category 2015 at the Daily Telegraph Cars Awards. Citroën’s Grand C4 Picasso was highly rated by Telegraph Cars’…

We are pleased to announce we have won the national award for best practice in customer service two years running. We are celebrating having been one of only two dealer groups in the country to have been “Commended” in the 2014 Motability Dealer Awards Regional Dealer Group category.…

We are very proud to have recently been awarded ‘Dealer of the Year’, at the LeasePlan UK 2015 Supplier Awards. Our Business Centre team, who operate from the Ransomes Europark dealership in Ipswich, have worked with LeasePlan, the world’s leading provider of fleet management…

The All New Citroën C4 Cactus has won multiple awards now. With its distinctive style and innovative Airbumps, it seems the C4 Cactus is hard to beat!  Here are just some of the awards the C4 Cactus has won:  - 'Car Of The Year' & ‘Best Economical Car’  …

Motability customers in the Ipswich area can be sure of receiving award-winning customer service when they visit John Grose who have won a regional award for their work with the Motability Car Scheme for both their Ford & Citroen franchises on Ransomes Europark. The accolade is part of a…

Just 12 months on from its UK launch, the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has been crowned ‘MPV of the Year’ for the second year in succession at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2015. The What Car? Awards judging panel has named the Grand C4 Picasso 1.6 e-HDi 115 Exclusive…

We're pleased to announce details of a dramatic facelift to the current C4 model! This will be known as the "Citroen C4 new range" The Citroen C4 new range will build upon the comfort, interior quality and reliablity of the existing C4 model, but also be installed with the latest…

Citroën has just been awarded a Gold trophy at the prestigious International Green Apple Awards, held at the Houses of Parliament in London. Citroën received the top accolade in the Automotive Industries category for Environmental Best Practice. The award recognises the brand’s…

The What Car? True MPG tests aim to challenge the official Government MPG figures by testing cars in the real world with real world situations. This truly challenges a car’s fuel economy, and gives a more valid, real-world MPG figure. Most of the cars were diesel powered but some petrol and…

Between October and March the average temperature in the UK can drop below 7°C (Met Office). This combined with rain, ice, fog, snow and high winds can make driving more hazardous. So is vital to ensure your as prepared as you can be. The key areas of your car that need to be…

Is your vehicle ready for winter? Between October and March the average temperature in the UK can drop below 7°C (Met Office). This combined with rain, ice, fog, snow and high winds can make driving more hazardous. So why not book your winter health check today for only £5.…

Citroën were named City Car Manufacturer of the Year and LCV Manufacturer of the Year at the awards in Warwickshire. With the UK potentially receiving fines for failing to reach air pollution targets, the need to curb vehicle emissions is becoming ever more pressing. And year-on-year,…

The Citroën DS3 fought off competition from the Fiat 500 and the Toyota Yaris. The WeLoveAnyCar National Car Awards celebrate a ‘Great British enthusiasm, our mutual love affair with cars’. These awards – now in their second year – are on a very grand scale, decided by…

Figures released in September by the Department for Transport (DfT), have highlighted the need for drivers to check their tyres regularly. More than 40% of vehicle defect-related deaths in the UK in 2013 were found to have been caused by illegal, defective or under-inflated tyres;  a total of…

Peugeot ECO-Drive We know how important fuel consumption is, and in order to help you make your Peugeot as efficient as possible here a few tips to help improve your fuel efficiency...   1 – Make sure you’re in the right gear  Driving in a too high or too low gear makes your…

Promotion Line & John Grose Promotion Line are a Colchester based  design and marketing agency with a proven reputation for delivering high quality campaigns on time and on budget. They recently worked with the cat food brand Felix and Bookers Cash & Carry promoting a competition where…

The New Citroën C1: Practical, comfortable and naturally urban, the Airscape roof adds a further touch of driving pleasure. The C1 URBAN RIDE concept – an exclusive at the Paris Motor Show – illustrates the potential for personalising this city car with new go-anywhere…

DS3 makes the perfect partner for Pixie Lott in her new ‘Break Up Song’ music video. Singer-songwriter and Strictly Come Dancing star, Pixie Lott, has continued her love affair with DS having opted for DS3 to appear in her latest music video for her new single ‘Break Up…

The new Citroen C4 Cactus is certainly striking, and a world first with its Airbumps providing protection against every day scratches and dents.  It also offers class leading fuel economy, low CO2 emissions and an impressive specification list. Don't just take our word for it though, the…

BM Tankering (formerly known as GO Tankers)are based throughout the East Anglia region with their offices in Ipswich supplying various services to private customers, the Water Utility industry and local authorities. BM Tankering first met our Local Business Sales Executive John Holt at our Citroen…

Introducing the All-New C4 Cactus - Now available at our showroom on Ransomes Europark. The Citroën C4 Cactus is a bold, innovative car that combines incredible functionality with striking styling. Every aspect of the C4 Cactus is designed with efficiency in mind, with a sleek shape, world…

Red to Green Driving are a local Driving School operating in the Ipswich area. John Grose are very proud to have supplied 2 Citroen DS3's to the driving school. Driving tutor Mark Green said   "As a busy driving instructor it's always a difficult time when your car needs replacing.…

The relationship between John Grose and Pattersons. We use John Grose as they are a local Business, and we have always received a good, prompt service. We have been using John Grose body shop cars for the last 2 years, and during this time John Grose have met all our business needs. We have…

Introducing the new DS3 Pink Special Edition now on display in our showroom on Ransomes Europark. With its vibrant fuchsia pink roof, door mirrors and wheel centres both the DStyle & DSport models are a true style statement. The beautifully trimmed cabin is accessorised with a fuchsia pink…

Watch the video below to see how Arsenal players Olivier Giroud, Santi Cazorla, Per Mertesacker and Wojciech Szczęsny test the features of the New Citroën Grand C4 Picasso. We loved some of their tests and it shows just how manoeuvrable the New Grand C4 Picasso is! For more…

The New Citroën Grand C4 Picasso has been crowned ‘Best MPV’ at the prestigious What Car? Car of the Year Awards 2014!     Technically advanced and elegantly simple, with the latest features and a host of stunning details the New Grand C4 Picasso adds best-in-class…

The New Citroen C4 Picasso The New C4 Picasso retains the practicality, versatility and interior space you would expect to find in a Citroën, but is now even more compact on the outside, stylish, efficient and dynamic. Packed with new features, the New C4 Picasso perfectly embodies…

An Ipswich based charity supporting local people through sport has received a boost thanks to the generosity of employees at John Grose. A total of £1,611 was donated to the Ipswich Town Football Club Charitable Trust after six John Grose employees, led by organiser Danny Reynolds, took part…

Citroën DS5 introduces hybrid4 diesel technology, which combines the latest HDi diesel engine with electric power and a host of further innovations. The result is an inspired balance of performance and efficiency. To fully harness the capability of hybrid4, there are four selectable driving…

Mr Fisher of Purdis Farm in Ipswich, and Mr Brand of Stowupland are the proud owners of the very first two New Citroen C4 Picasso’s handed over by our citroen sales team on Ransomes Europark in Ipswich. They both collected their brand new C4 Picasso’s at 11am on Friday 9th August during…

The new Citroën C3 2013 will make its world debut at the 83rd Geneva Motor Show next week. Having sold almost 3 million examples since the model’s launch in 2002, this already popular model now has fresh features to strengthen and enhance its appeal. UNIQUE PERSONALITY WITH NEW STYLING…

The Citroën Seekers treasure hunt is back, giving players the chance to win a DS3 Cabrio by finding cars and collecting points. The game combines Facebook and Google Street View, with mobile players who use their handset’s GPS to go directly to the sites where cars are hidden rewarded…

Harlow’s Driving School operates in and around Ipswich and Felixstowe and is run by twenty eight year old Danny Harlow. Danny was formerly a bar manager and aims to channel all of his customer care skills experience into his new role as a driving instructor. Having previously been looked after…

The new PureTech petrol powerplants can improve fuel economy and greenhouse gas emissions by as much as 25% while offering much better or at least equivalent performance. The new three-cylinder PureTech engines are replacing the older four-cylinder options in citroën’s C3 and DS3 ranges.…

Everything was coming up roses recently, when a team of four working on behalf of John Grose appeared at various locations around Ipswich Town Centre and waterfront to spread a little happiness among Ipswich shoppers. Emerging from two gleaming Citroën DS3 models on Saturday 15thDecember, the…

Citroën rally driver Sébastien Loeb became World Rally Champion for the ninth time in succession at this month’s Rallye de France, at the same time securing another Manufacturers’ Championship for the Citroën Total World Rally Team. Fittingly, Sébastien and his…

There is a new gearbox, the Electronic Gearbox System (EGS) with paddle controls for better handling, part of Citroën's 'Creative Technologie' commitment. This version has CO2 emissions of just 104g/km and also boasts impressive fuel consumption at 62.8mpg on the combined cycle. It…

• First visual of Citroën’s crowdsourced C1 Connexion special edition revealed on Citroën UK’s Facebook page • More than 24,000 con...figurations submitted • Around 10,000 competition entries to win one of the first C1 Connexion production models • New…

Citroën DS5 receives ‘Best Large Car’ accolade in Diesel Car Magazine’s Car of the Year Awards 2012 DS3 & DS5 Hybrid4 are runners up in ‘Small Car’ & ‘Eco Car’ categories respectively Ian Robertson, Editor of Diesel Car Magazine, said:…

Please see below a small selection of the letters, emails and comments our customers have very kindly sent in following their visits. If you would like to submit your comments, please feel free to complete the form at the bottom of the page. Always very welcoming and efficient in handling service…

We at John Grose have just launched JGLeasing.co.uk, a new website and facility to provide contact hire cars and vans to retail customers and small businesses alike. We already supply thousands of cars to businesses locally and nationally through our Business Centre, so we are able to take advantage…

Auto Express, the definitive car reviews brand, tested out the Citroën Grand C4 Picasso against two of its rivals and concluded that the Picasso was worthy of its Best MPV crown, which it was awarded at the Auto Express New Car Awards in 2015. The Citroën was tested on subjects such as…

As a customer of John Grose you will already be aware of the many benefits in dealing with us. We are hoping therefore, that you may wish to recommend us to a friend or a member of your family for the purchase of a NEW or USED vehicle from John Grose. To participate in our…