Lloyd Group
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Lloyd BodyshopOur History
Beginning in 1976 with the opening of a BMW retailer in Cockermouth, Cumbria, our story has always focused on delivering exceptional service to every customer every time.
From one BMW retailer to a company of around 1,000 employees and multiple locations throughout the North of England and South Scotland, we have grown into one of the UK’s leading independent automotive groups.
Representing leading manufacturers in BMW, MINI, Jaguar, Land Rover, Volvo, and Kia, as well as Honda and BMW motorcycles, requires us to offer the highest standards of customer care and technical expertise, for which we have an outstanding reputation.
1976
Lloyd Motor Group Established
Founded as a BMW dealership in Cockermouth
1977
Awarded the Volvo franchise in Cockermouth
1986
Opened a BMW dealership in Carlisle
1988
Took on the Honda franchise in Carlisle
1994
Opened Land Rover and Rover dealerships at Rosehill, Carlisle
1996
Awarded the Volvo franchise in Carlisle
1998
Acquired Fawdington Ltd, which is now known as Lloyd BMW Newcastle
2003
Moved BMW premises from Kingstown Broadway to Grearshill Road, with MINI taking over the former BMW site in Carlisle
2003
Opened Honda Motorcycles in Carlisle
2005
Acquired Gilligan Jaguar in Carlisle, which was renamed Lloyd Jaguar
2006
Took on the Saab franchise for Cumbria
2007
Acquired Prestons BMW and MINI dealerships which are now known as Lloyd BMW and MINI Colne
2010
Acquired Derek Woodman, now Lloyd BMW and MINI Blackpool
2011
Acquired Croall Bryson, which has become Lloyd Land Rover Kelso
2015
Acquired Bateman in Lindale, now under the name of Lloyd BMW and MINI South Lakes
2015
Opened used car retailer ‘Lloyd Premium Cars’ in Blackpool
2016
Acquired Ripon Land Rover in North Yorkshire, which has been renamed Lloyd Land Rover Ripon
2018
Opened used car retailer ‘Lloyd Used Car Centre’ in Carlisle
2019
Took on the Kia franchise serving Carlisle and Dumfries
Customer Feedback
Excellent customer service from the minute we walked in the door until we left. Cannot recommend John Shaw enough to help you with choosing and purchasing your new car with you.
Gordon White - Lloyd Carlisle BMW