Stoneacre Motor Group is a long-established franchised car dealership, operating across the north of England, as well as parts of the Midlands, Cambridgeshire and North Wales.
The story started in late 1994, when a used car dealership in Scunthorpe that had fallen on hard times was acquired by Richard Teatum, our CEO.
The name of that dealership? Stoneacre.
Today, Stoneacre Motor Group is a sprawling network of car dealerships representing a huge selection of the world’s top car, van and bike brands.
Through a vast dealer network and strong manufacturer partnerships, Stoneacre can offer a comprehensive car-buying experience - as well as the security a franchised dealership brings.
Elsewhere, Stoneacre’s manufacturer relationships also bear fruit, with each dealership offering a fully-fledged car service centre.
As a result, Stoneacre can give customers the full journey of buying a car, and then continue to look after them through manufacturer servicing and other Aftersales requirements.
Meanwhile, at Stoneacre’s Head Office in Thorne, Doncaster, several internal teams bring customers additional support in areas such as Car Finance and Part Exchange.
The Stoneacre network has grown steadily over nearly 30 years, with the company gradually expanding into new areas.
A core element of this expansion has been due to strategic acquisitions over the years, with several such investments central to the growth of Stoneacre.
One such moment in Stoneacre’s history was the 2015 acquisition of Autoworld in Chesterfield. With a total of 13 sites - including a dedicated van centre and two motorbike dealers - the addition of the Autoworld sites cemented Stoneacre’s name into the Chesterfield community.
Following other dealerships being added to the Stoneacre network, Hodgson Motor Group, based in the North East, was acquired in mid-2020, which importantly added Toyota to our list of represented manufacturers.
The Stoneacre Academy intends to provide aspiring members of the Automotive Industry with ‘Learning that inspires, and empowers CAREERS FOR LIFE’.
A unique outfit for a car dealer, the Stoneacre Academy is an Ofsted-regulated school, earning the grade of ‘Outstanding’ for its maiden inspection.
So far, 100s of apprentices have been enrolled by the Stoneacre Academy in a variety of roles across the Stoneacre network.
Not only that, 96% of apprentices now have full-time roles with the company, with some of those moving into senior positions over time.
A strong sign of Stoneacre’s willingness to expand its portfolio of brands, we opened a custom-built showroom in 2015 to house its Aston Martin franchise.
Based in Newcastle’s Silverlink Retail & Business Park, Stoneacre's Aston Martin showroom is a shining example of creating a truly spectacular customer experience.
The dealership’s official opening night was a glamorous affair, with the event used as the first public outing for the DB11 grand tourer, which kick-started Aston Martin’s ‘Second Century Plan'.
Not only that, but then Aston Martin CEO, Dr. Andy Palmer, was in attendance to share his excitement with both staff and future customers.
Over 2,000 individuals form the foundations of what makes Stoneacre the well-oiled machine that it is.
From the showroom floor to the workshops, and everything in between, Stoneacre wouldn’t be where it is today without the support of its many supportive teams of people.
As a company always looking to grow, Stoneacre is frequently on the hunt for the best staff available - if you’re interested in a career in the motor trade, then feel free to take a look at all current openings.
With dealerships located in over 40 towns and cities in England and Wales, there is always plenty of opportunity to join the Stoneacre family.
Decidebloom Ltd t/a Stoneacre is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority - our firm reference number (FRN) is 308726.
You can check this on the FCA’s Register by visiting the FCA’s website.
The FCA regulates the financial services industry to protect consumers and ensure customers get a fair deal.