Toomey Motor Group

Toomey Motor Group: new and used vehicle dealership in Essex

Toomey Motor Group is a group of authorised dealerships with a presence in several locations across Essex, including Southend, Basildon, Brentwood and Chelmsford. Its activities cover the sale of new and used cars and vans, as well as specialised aftersales services. The company presents itself as an official dealership for a wide range of brands and serves drivers from across the region.

Brands represented and vehicle offering

The group operates as an authorised dealership for the brands Hyundai, Chery, Citroën, Dacia, Vauxhall, Renault, Nissan, Peugeot, MG, Omoda, Jaecoo, Fiat and Abarth. In addition, it maintains a selection of used vehicles from other brands. The offering includes new passenger cars, used and nearly new vehicles, new and used vans, and electric and hybrid vehicle options. At the time of analysis, the site indicated availability of more than 385 nearly new and used vehicles in stock.

Aftersales services and workshop

Toomey Motor Group complements sales with aftersales assistance. Its workshop teams are made up of technicians specialised in the brands they represent. Services include general maintenance, SMART repairs to remove dents and scratches, tyre service, bumper repair and accident management through an approved bodyshop service and an accident helpline. Service plans, the MOT4Life programme and GardX protection products are also offered. The company has an online shop for parts and accessories.

Finance and business solutions

The group offers finance packages to adapt the purchase to the customer's budget. It has specialists in business and fleet solutions, as well as in the Motability scheme, aimed at people with reduced mobility. The website includes informative sections on finance, electric and hybrid vehicles, and the Motability scheme, with frequently asked questions and details on vehicle adaptation.

Group history

The timeline published by the company traces its origins back to 1929, when Joseph Toomey opened Laindon Accumulators in Laindon (Essex), a motorcycle sales business. In 1936 the activity diversified into the financial sector with Laindon Credit, and in 1938 J Toomey Motors Ltd was incorporated. In 1947 the company was appointed a Vauxhall dealership. Over the following decades the group expanded its activities into construction, vehicle rental and transport, and in 1968 Michael J Toomey acquired a majority shareholding in the group. The timeline continues until 1979, the year a franchising project was launched.

Regional presence and dealership network

The company states that it serves drivers from various areas of Essex, such as Southend, Basildon, Brentwood, Chelmsford, Rochford, Wickford and Thurrock. It has showrooms in Essex and a dealership network covering several brands. The group is also linked to ToomeyDrive, MJT Securities and a group of companies, and has a locations page on its website.