About Howards Motor Group
Established 1972 | Family-owned | South West England
Howards Motor Group was founded in 1972 as a single family-owned garage in Weston-super-Mare, Somerset. More than 50 years later, we remain a family business, now one of the South West's leading and most trusted automotive dealer groups, operating under the registered company name Howards Garages (Weston) Ltd, trading as Howards Motor Group.
Our headquarters are located at Searle Crescent, Weston-super-Mare, Somerset, BS23 3YX. Howards Motor Group operates 28 points of representation spanning Somerset, Devon, and Dorset.
Where You'll Find Us
Howards Motor Group is a regional automotive dealer group serving communities across the South West of England. Our dealerships are located in:
Weston-super-Mare | Taunton | Yeovil | Dorchester | Barnstaple
We serve customers throughout Somerset, Devon, and Dorset, with the majority of our business conducted in person at our dealerships. We also offer virtual appointments for customers who prefer to begin their journey from home.
What We Do
Howards Motor Group is a franchised new and used car and van dealer. We represent 13 of the UK's most popular automotive brands:
In addition, we operate two Used Car Centres; in Taunton and Yeovil, stocking a wide range of quality pre-owned vehicles across all makes and models.
Our core services include:
- New car and van sales: across all 13 franchise brands
- Used car and van sales: through our franchised dealers and dedicated Used Car Centres
- Vehicle servicing and MOTs: manufacturer-approved servicing, MOT testing, and service plans
- Business fleet sales: dedicated support for sole traders, SMEs, and corporate fleets
- Motability scheme: accredited Motability dealers across multiple brands
- Vehicle finance: a range of flexible finance options including PCP, HP, and personal loans, arranged through our panel of approved lenders (Howards is a credit broker, not a lender)
- Part-exchange: we accept part-exchanges on all new and used vehicle purchases
We sell over 10,000 vehicles each year, keeping our stock fresh and reflective of the latest models and market trends.
What Sets Us Apart
Howards Motor Group is an award-winning dealer group, most recently recognised at the AM Awards 2026 with wins for Community Hero and Best in Customer Service. We have consistently achieved the highest UK Reputation scores for the past two years, independently verified through real-time customer feedback.
Our strapline "Keeping you on the road" has guided everything we do since 1972. It reflects our commitment to expert advice, quality service, and outstanding value, whether you're buying your first car or your fifteenth.
We are proud to have been a trusted part of our local communities for over five decades, supporting regional charities and initiatives including the Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance and acting as official partner of Somerset County Cricket Club.
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