BYD Truro - Meet The Team
Meet Daniel Preston, BYD Truro’s Transaction Manager!
We asked Daniel what he’s most excited about working at BYD South West. He said “Launching a new product to the Cornish market is super exciting as well as looking at the future products and what BYD is going to bring to the market!”.
Get to know BYD Truro's Transaction Manager
Daniel started in the motor trade as an apprentice in 1997 for Greystoke Renault in Watford, completing three months in each department.
He stayed with Renault for two years and then moved to Dutton Forshaw Nissan in Aylesbury in 1999.
Daniel left the motor trade in 2000 working for a subsidiary of Redbull UK, organising their events across the UK and Ireland. When he moved back to Cornwall in 2003, he worked for himself and ran his own business up until 2020.
Daniel has been with the City West Country brand since January 2023.
BYD Truro - Meet Daniel
Where are you from?
Born in Penzance, Cornwall.
What job did you want when you were younger?
Policeman as a younger child and when in teens, the motor trade as my father was in the game.
What's the best piece of advice you've been given?
Venture outside your comfort zone, meet new people and show up early.
What's your favourite food?
Currently love a crab linguine.
What's your beverage of choice?
Water at the moment as I’ve given up alcohol – but my tipple would be a good cider!
What's at the top of your bucket list?
Ice driving in Finland with Porsche.
What was your first car?
Fiat Uno 75 – 5 door.
How do you wind down after work?
Driving range with my twins, Harry and Nancy, and Lottie, my 11 year old.
Which is your favourite BYD car?
Being a family man, I am loving the BYD ATTO 3 at the moment. The space, technology, the way the car performs, and the price point is exceptional.
