Mission Statement

Driven by our principles, Vantage is dedicated to quality and excellence. Maintaining the highest standards in everything we do is simply the Vantage way.

At Vantage we understand that where you choose to buy and maintain your car isn't a decision you make lightly and therefore it's not a responsibility we take for granted. Our commitment to providing the highest quality of service ensures every customer of Vantage drives away satisfied, safe and happy on every journey.

Vantage...With you all the way.
Vantage Facts At Vantage Motor Group we are with you all the way. We achieve this through encouraging a one team approach and providing high class customer service across all of our Vantage Centres.
4 Franchises
13 Dealerships
640 Used Cars in Stock
429 Colleagues
Car Timeline
The Vantage History Timeline Established in 2003 in Yorkshire, Vantage Motor Group has worked hard to achieve impressive success, much like the brands we represent
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    2003 The company is founded as Meridian Motor Group in the heart of Yorkshire with Toyota Knaresborough and York, then later acquiring Bridlington.
    2007 With the addition of three more Toyota sites in Lancashire. Meridian Motor Group now gains its trading name, Vantage Motor Group.
    2010 The Vantage Toyota Centre located in Bridlington relocates to it's current location in Scarborough with more space for expansion.
    2013 The Vantage family expanded again with the exciting addition of Kia in Scarborough. Plus we acquired Toyota in Grange-Over-Sands in Cumbria.
    2015 In March 2015 we were proud to welcome our first Škoda branch in Morecambe.
    2016 We started the year with a bang, acquiring with two new Toyota centres; Leeds and Wakefield. Plus the addition of Lexus Leeds.
    2019 2019 saw us open another Lexus Centre in Preston. This gave Vantage the opportunity to introduce the Lexus Brand within the Lancashire area.
    Meet our Team Learn more about the people behind Vantage Motor Group
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    Phil White CBE Chairman Phil White is Chairman of Vantage Motor Group and brings a significant amount of experience to the Board and the group, Phil is a real people person.
    Tim Swindin
    Tim Swindin Chief Financial Officer In the role of Chief Financial Officer and Board Member, Tim is passionate about our people and looking after the balance sheet of the business.
    Andrew Mallory Chief Operating Officer In the role of Chief Operating Officer and Board Member, Andrew is passionate about our people and delivering a first class customer experience.
    Ian Graham Regional Director Ian joined Vantage in 2010 and was promoted in 2019 to Regional Director of the North West market area.
    Glen RamskillRegional Director Glen, Regional Director of the Yorkshire market area, has been with Vantage for over 20 years.
    Dale BakerGroup Aftersales Director Dale started as Aftersales Director in 2015, ensuring our workshops and Service departments run efficiently across the group.
    Claire Canard
    Claire CanardCustomer Experience and Marketing Director Claire has successfully cultivated our customer centric marketing strategy.
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    Toyota We have nine Toyota dealerships across the Lancashire, Cumbria and Yorkshire.
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    Lexus We have Lexus Dealerships in Leeds and Preston. All of our teams are passionate about delivering an amazing experience for their customers.
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    Kia Our Kia team in Scarborough would love to introduce you to their extensive range and with the 7 Year Warranty a Kia vehicle is clearly a great choice.
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    Škoda Our Škoda Morecambe team are passionate about their great range of vehicles. With Škoda's 'Simply Clever' features and our friendly team on hand, find your perfect match today.
    Join our Team Are you ready to join a leading automotive group and take the next step in your career? If so we’d love to hear from you.
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