A Cumbrian family-owned automotive retailer has acquired an established Škoda franchise in a strategic expansion.
Lloyd Motor Group has added Telford Škoda, which has served the local community for 25 years, to its portfolio.
It marks Lloyd Motor Group’s first partnership with Škoda and represents a significant addition to the company’s expanding franchise portfolio.
Located on Chandler Way, Parkhouse, Carlisle, the Škoda dealership serves customers across Carlisle, Cumbria, and the Scottish Borders.
The acquisition will ensure continuity of service for existing Telford Škoda customers while bringing Lloyd Motor Group’s renowned customer service standards to the Škoda brand.
The dealership also said it will maintain the personal touch and community focus that have defined both businesses.
Under Lloyd Motor Group ownership, the dealership will continue to offer the complete range of Škoda vehicles, including the brand’s electric and hybrid models, alongside aftersales services, maintenance, and genuine parts supply.
Sam Lloyd, managing director of Lloyd Motor Group, said: “We are thrilled to welcome Telford Škoda into the Lloyd Motor Group family and to partner with Škoda for the first time.
“This acquisition represents an exciting opportunity to expand our franchise portfolio while continuing to serve the local community with the same dedication and personal service they have come to expect.
“Lindsay and her team have built an outstanding reputation over the past 25 years, and we are committed to maintaining those high standards while bringing our expertise and investment to further enhance the customer experience.”
Lindsay Telford, former owner of Telford Skoda, added: “After 25 wonderful years serving the Carlisle community, I am confident that Lloyd Motor Group is the perfect partner to continue the legacy we have built at Telford Škoda.
“I want to thank our loyal customers and dedicated staff for their incredible support.
“Lloyd Motor Group shares our commitment to outstanding customer service and that family-friendly approach that has always been at the heart of what we do.
“I know our customers will be in excellent hands.”
