Sandown Group

Sandown Group: premium vehicle dealership in southern England

Sandown Group is a British dealership group dedicated to the sale and servicing of cars, with a stated history of more than 45 years in the premium vehicle sector. Its network of retail and service centres is spread across the English counties of Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset, Berkshire and Wiltshire.

Brands represented

The group sells new and used vehicles from several brands. Among the marques it represents are Mercedes-Benz, smart, OMODA, JAECOO, Chery, Kia and Nissan. It also operates with the BRABUS brand, as indicated by the contact email address associated with this firm.

New, used and electric vehicles

Its commercial activity covers new, used and electric and hybrid vehicles. The website includes a stock search with available vehicles, such as the Nissan Qashqai, the Mercedes-Benz GLA or the Chery Tiggo. The company also offers finance options, including the Personal Contract Plan (PCP) and Hire Purchase.

Aftersales and maintenance services

Sandown Group provides workshop and maintenance services for the brands it represents and also for other brands. The offering includes servicing and MOT, service plans, genuine parts and accessories, cosmetic repairs, vehicle checks, tyres, breakdown assistance and accident assistance. Technicians are manufacturer-trained and use genuine parts, according to the company's own information.

Commercial vehicles and business fleets

The group has a commercial vehicle division, Sandown Van Centre, which offers servicing for Mercedes-Benz vans and for vans of all makes, as well as genuine parts. It also has a team specialising in fleets and company vehicles, with offers for businesses and private individuals.

Other customer benefits

Additional services include a free valuation of the customer's vehicle for possible sale, selling your own car, home delivery and the Motability programme. The company also offers insurance and financial products through ITC Compliance Limited, an entity authorised and regulated by the UK Financial Conduct Authority.

Corporate structure and geographic presence

The group operates through two companies registered in England and Wales: Sandown Dorset and Wiltshire Limited, with registered office at Holes Bay Road, Poole (Dorset), and Sandown Surrey and Hampshire Limited, with registered office at Edison Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke. The former trades under the names Mercedes-Benz of Dorchester, Mercedes-Benz of Poole, Mercedes-Benz of Salisbury, smart of Poole, Sandown OMODA JAECOO Poole and Sandown Kia Salisbury. The latter trades under the names avocado Newbury, Mercedes-Benz of Basingstoke, Mercedes-Benz of Epsom, Mercedes-Benz of Farnborough, Mercedes-Benz of Guildford, Mercedes-Benz of Hindhead, Mercedes-Benz of Newbury, Sandown Guildford, smart of Basingstoke, smart of Epsom, smart of Guildford, Sandown Chery Guildford, Sandown Chery Newbury, Sandown OMODA JAECOO Basingstoke, Sandown OMODA JAECOO Guildford, Sandown OMODA JAECOO Newbury and Sandown Van Centre Poole.

Registered offices and locations

Sandown Dorset and Wiltshire Limited location: Holes Bay Road, Poole, Dorset, BH15 2BD

Sandown Surrey and Hampshire Limited location: Edison Road, Houndmills, Basingstoke, RG21 6YH