Gowan Auto has announced the appointment of T.P. Waters as a Main Dealer for the Fiat, Fiat Professional, and Jeep brands. Operating from Kildare Town, T.P. Waters is a long-established, family-run business known for its strong customer service and industry expertise.
With 54 years of continuous service to the Kildare community, the dealership has previously represented brands such as Mazda and SEAT, and now adds three iconic marques to its portfolio.
John Saunders, Managing Director for Fiat, Fiat Professional, and Jeep Ireland, welcomed the news by stating: “We extend the warmest welcome to the Waters family and the rest of the T.P. Waters team as they join the FIAT, JEEP, and FIAT Professional Dealer Networks. Their incredibly experienced team are joining the brands at a very exciting time of growth and resurgence, and the appointment gives us great confidence going forward.
“With their strong customer focus and long-established presence in Kildare, this partnership creates a great opportunity for our brands in the area.”
The addition of Fiat, Fiat Professional, and Jeep to the T.P. Waters offering marks a strategic expansion for both the dealership and the brands, ensuring enhanced accessibility and service for customers throughout the region.
T.P. Waters has officially joined the dealer network for Fiat, Fiat Professional, and Jeep, following a new partnership with Gowan Auto. This strategic move brings three globally recognised automotive brands under the roof of the long-established, family-run dealership based just outside Kildare Town.
Peter Waters, Managing Director at T.P. Waters, expressed enthusiasm for the new collaboration: “We are delighted to partner with Gowan Auto. Fiat, Jeep and Fiat Professional are iconic global brands, and we know it’s an excellent fit for our business and customer base. Both TJ and I believe that having these brands onboard and being part of the Stellantis group will allow us to confidently grow our business and explore new technologies. Being able to offer a wider range of innovative and reliable vehicles to our customers is paramount. We are also very excited to now be in the LCV space and look forward to putting a strong focus on this segment.”
Founded by Tom Waters in 1971 on Pigeon Lane, Kildare Town, T.P. Waters has grown significantly since relocating to its current site in 1978. The business is now led by Tom’s sons, Peter and TJ Waters, and continues to uphold a strong family ethos and customer-first approach. With decades of experience and a deep connection to the local community, T.P. Waters has built a solid reputation as a trusted name in Irish motoring.
Gowan Auto, the exclusive importer and distributor of multiple leading automotive brands in Ireland—including Alfa Romeo, Citroën, DS Automobiles, Fiat, Fiat Professional, Honda, Jeep, Opel, and Peugeot—is placing a strong emphasis on franchise network expansion. The group recently invested in a new headquarters in Citywest to better support its dealer partners with sales, parts, and after-sales operations, positioning itself for long-term sustainable growth.
