The Dutton Forshaw Motor Company was founded by Richard Dutton-Forshaw in Lancashire in the early 1960s and over the last 45 years has grown from modest roots to become one of the most widely admired names in automotive retailing. Now part of the Lookers Group, the company continues to develop a reputation for professionalism and integrity envied by its competitors.
Headquartered in Bicester, Oxfordshire, the company operates from more than 30 locations nationwide and still trades as Dutton Forshaw across England and Wales - and as Dovercourt Ford in Essex and Dovercourt VW in London.
The company also operates the Kent sales territory for Mercedes-Benz and smart, as well as holding franchises for around a dozen other leading manufacturers, including: Honda, Peugeot, Citroen, Chrysler Jeep and MG Rover. Its interests include a major specialist used car business in London, focusing on Audi and other prestige brands.
Dutton Forshaw is a major player in its sector.
Dutton Forshaw values equally its relationships with its customers, its own people and all its partners in business, large and small.
At the heart of the company’s success has been the development and motivation of its loyal and dedicated team, united by a determination to provide the highest levels of customer service and to deliver outstanding results.
Dutton Forshaw has always aimed to achieve industry - leading standards and is continually striving for improvement in all areas of its business practice. The company is committed to a programme of investment to enable it to meet its ambitious growth targets – by developing its existing businesses and through continued acquisition.
Backed by one of the world’s leading financial institutions, Dutton Forshaw has a vision for the future designed to keep it at the forefront of automotive retailing for many years to come.
The Dutton Forshaw Motor Company Limited is an Appointed Representative of Lookers Motor Group Limited which is regulated by the Financial Services Authority for Insurance Mediation Registration number 309424.
Registered Office: - 776 Chester Road Stretford, Manchester M32 0QH.
Registered in England No 680734.
