Belmont Group

Belmont Group, new and used vehicle dealership in Wallyford

Belmont Group is a Scottish dealership group whose origins date back to a lock-up garage in Edinburgh. From that starting point, the company has become, according to its own presentation, one of Scotland's leading new and used car dealership groups. Its operations are run from the Wallyford site, on the outskirts of Edinburgh.

New, used and classic vehicles

The dealership's catalogue is organised into three main sections: new vehicles, used vehicles and classic vehicles. The new car offering includes models from the Suzuki brand. The company also sells the KGM brand, as indicated by its registered trading name.

The website includes a vehicle search tool that allows filtering by manufacturer, model and price range, with brackets ranging from £1,000 to £150,000. In addition, the company offers the option to request personalised videos of the vehicles.

Servicing, parts and accessories

Alongside vehicle sales, Belmont Group operates a service department and a parts department. The servicing department is presented as an in-house dealership activity, catering both to vehicles of the brand and to its customers' maintenance needs. The company provides courtesy cars for services, according to customer testimonials published on its website.

Finance, personalised plates and mobility

The dealership offers finance for vehicle purchases and acts as a credit broker, not as a lender. The company states that it may introduce the customer to a limited number of lenders and that it typically receives a fixed commission calculated by reference to the vehicle model or the amount financed, without this affecting the interest on the agreement, which is set by the lenders. Its manufacturer supporting finance partner also provides funding for vehicle stock and support for training and marketing.

The offering is completed with personalised plates and the Motability programme, aimed at the mobility of people with specific needs.

Corporate structure and regulation

Belmont Group operates under the company name John Martin Group Ltd, with its registered office at 3 Salters Road, Wallyford, EH21 3JY, and registered in Scotland under number SC033069. Its VAT number is GB 27182056. John Martin Group Limited, which trades as Belmont Suzuki and Belmont KGM, is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) under reference number 671407.

Likewise, John Martin Group Limited, which trades as Belmont Wallyford, is an appointed representative of John Martin Holdings Limited, an entity authorised and regulated by the FCA for insurance distribution under reference number 305154. John Martin Holdings Limited, which trades as Belmont Suzuki, receives insurance commissions as a percentage of the premium paid to its insurance partner.

Customer service and sales team

The dealership's sales team consists of Scott Thomson, as sales manager, and sales executives Lucas Coombs and Eilidh Sayers. The company publishes customer testimonials on its website that mention the service received during the purchase process, the availability of replacement vehicles during services and the resolution of issues, such as the assistance provided to a customer with a flat tyre.

The company maintains a complaints procedure and a treating customers fairly policy, and offers a contact form for enquiries.

Location and contact

3 Salters Road, Wallyford, Edinburgh EH21 8JY · Phone: 0131 665 3691