Hendy Group

Hendy Group, car and commercial vehicle dealerships on the south coast of England

Hendy Group is a British dealership group established in 1859. Its business focuses on the sale of new and used cars and commercial vehicles, as well as aftersales services, and it operates a dealership network across the south coast of England.

Brands represented

The group states that it represents more than 24 automotive brands. These include Abarth, Alpine, BYD, Chery, Citroën, Dacia, Fiat, Ford, Geely, Honda, Hyundai, Iveco, JAECOO, Jaguar, Kia, Land Rover, Lotus, Mazda, Nissan, OMODA, Peugeot, Renault, Škoda and Vauxhall.

New and used vehicles

The offering includes passenger cars and commercial vehicles, both new and used. The catalogue distinguishes categories such as new cars, used cars, new vans, used vans and new trucks. The company also offers a vehicle valuation and used vehicle buying service.

Electric and hybrid vehicles

Hendy Group has a dedicated section for electric and hybrid mobility, with informative guides on electric and hybrid vehicles, a glossary and a video library. This area forms part of its sales and customer advice offering.

Aftersales services

The group offers maintenance and repair services, including servicing, MOT tests, diagnostics, tyres, bodyshop and accident repair. Within the bodyshop area, services such as accident repair, SMART Repair and alloy wheel repair are detailed. It also has its own service plan and the option to book a service or MOT appointment online.

Finance and other services

The company offers finance solutions for vehicle purchases, with options such as "Drive Now Pay Later" and a leasing service. It also provides insurance and additional cover, such as breakdown cover, and offers discounts for Blue Light Card holders. It also operates the Motability Scheme, aimed at people with reduced mobility.

Geographic coverage and locations

Hendy Group's operations extend along the south coast of England, covering the counties of Devon, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire, West Sussex, East Sussex, Surrey and Kent. The company states that it has multiple dealerships and service centres in that area, and includes a dealership locator on its website.

History and corporate information

Founded in 1859, the company has more than 160 years of activity. Hendy Group Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under registration number 311625, and acts as a credit broker, not as a lender. In insurance matters, it is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited, also regulated by the FCA. The company is accredited by The Motor Ombudsman and has a data protection number Z6672134. Its head office is located at School Lane, Chandler's Ford Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4DG.

Location and contact

School Lane, Chandler's Ford Industrial Estate, Eastleigh, Hampshire, SO53 4DG