Contact your local Ford dealer Timaru Motors

Timaru Motors

207 Hilton Highway
Washdyke
PO Box 2001
7941
Timaru

Telephone: 03 6874133 Email: [email protected]

Timaru Motors has a long and respected association with South Canterbury, having been the principal dealership for Ford since 1931.

You will find a wide selection of both new and used vehicles, and we can offer the advantage of a national network to source stock that we may not have on site.

For more information give our friendly team a call on 03 6874133 or visit our dealership in Washdyke, Timaru.

Our new postal address is:

P O Box 2001

Washdyke

Timaru 7941

Department contact details

New Vehicles

  • Scott Percy

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Born and raised in Timaru, Scott was always involved with cars from an early age - an interest he had passed on from his father (a Ford man to the core!).     

    Scott has maintained his interest in vehicles, even when he decided to leave New Zealand and enter the aviation industry in 2000.  He spent 21 years in Dubai, which he said was an exotic car paradise and on weekends he would spend his time either driving to Oman or a nearby place of interest and wandering the car yards.

    Although Scott spent the last few decades travelling, he always intended to return to New Zealand and put down some roots.  Now he continues his avid interest in the car scene at Timaru Motors.

    Scott’s other interests revolve around a huge library of DVDs that kept him sane during the lockdown period and on rainy days, also a mountain bike that comes out when the weather is good.  He still likes the weekend drives when he can get away, as he always says that New Zealand has some of the best scenery in the world, so you may as well take advantage of it.  He has many friends planning holidays in New Zealand, who he will be happy to play tour guide to when they are down this way next.


    Phone:  021 154 7337

  • Wayne Hitchcock

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Hitch has been part of the team since 1993, focussing mostly on the new vehicle operation.

    He has a huge passion on the release of new models and introducing these to his long standing and loyal clientele base, whilst welcoming new customers into the Ford and Mazda camp.

    He has a tendency to chase a small white ball around a course and enjoys the 19th hole.

    You may also find him wandering the streets with dog in tow.

    Phone: 03 6874191

    Mobile: 027 4427707

  • Craig Tindall

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Craig joined the sales team at Timaru Motors in 2014 to provide top service to customers looking at new and used vehicles.   Craig looks forward to seeing you out at Timaru Motors in Washdyke.

    Outside of work Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys plus, socialising with family and friends.  Some of this time includes caravanning and mountain biking! 

    Mobile: 027 836 6503

Opening Times

Weekdays         8:30am - 6.00pm

Saturday            9.00am - 5.00pm


Used Vehicles

  • Wayne Hitchcock

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Hitch has been part of the team since 1993, focussing mostly on the new vehicle operation.

    He has a huge passion on the release of new models and introducing these to his long standing and loyal clientele base, whilst welcoming new customers into the Ford and Mazda camp.

    He has a tendency to chase a small white ball around a course and enjoys the 19th hole.

    You may also find him wandering the streets with dog in tow.

    Phone: 03 6874191

    Mobile: 027 4427707

  • Craig Tindall

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Craig joined the sales team at Timaru Motors in 2014 to provide top service to customers looking at new and used vehicles.   Craig looks forward to seeing you out at Timaru Motors in Washdyke.

    Outside of work Craig enjoys spending time with his wife and two boys plus, socialising with family and friends.  Some of this time includes caravanning and mountain biking! 


    Mobile: 027 836 6503

  • Scott Percy

    Sales Consultant
    Email

    Born and raised in Timaru, Scott was always involved with cars from an early age - an interest he had passed on from his father (a Ford man to the core!).     

    Scott has maintained his interest in vehicles, even when he decided to leave New Zealand and enter the aviation industry in 2000.  He spent 21 years in Dubai, which he said was an exotic car paradise and on weekends he would spend his time either driving to Oman or a nearby place of interest and wandering the car yards.

    Although Scott spent the last few decades travelling, he always intended to return to New Zealand and put down some roots.  Now he continues his avid interest in the car scene at Timaru Motors.

    Scott’s other interests revolve around a huge library of DVDs that kept him sane during the lockdown period and on rainy days, also a mountain bike that comes out when the weather is good.  He still likes the weekend drives when he can get away, as he always says that New Zealand has some of the best scenery in the world, so you may as well take advantage of it.  He has many friends planning holidays in New Zealand, who he will be happy to play tour guide to when they are down this way next.


    Phone:  021 154 7337


Opening Times

Mon-Fri:  8.30am - 6.00pm

Saturday:  9.00am - 5.00pm

Service

  • Jonny Gilbert

    Service Manager
    Email

    After completing his apprenticeship with Timaru Motors, Jonny ventured to the north to work for Isaac Performance Vehicles, where he had the opportunity to specialise in performance vehicles.  He then returned to Timaru Motors where he stepped into the role as Foreman.

    He has now taken on the role of Service Manager, where his knowledge as a Ford and Mazda specialist technician enhances his commitment to making sure your vehicle is fixed right first time.

    Jonny has a passion for cars and you may have spotted him driving around in his distinctive 1948 Chevrolet Fleetline, or 1958 Mercury Station Wagon.   You may also spot him out walking his dog.

    Phone: 03 6874124

  • Warren King

    Service Advisor
    Email

    Warren started at Timaru Motors in November 2020 and brings a customer service background in several different industries including the automotive trade.

    He has always been passionate about Ford vehicles and is a long-time member of the local Falcon and Fairlane car club, having been the proud owner of a 1977 Falcon he has owned since 1990.  Coincidentally its only previous owner worked at Timaru Motors and ordered the car with the various options he desired.

    Warren’s other passion is small-bore rifle shooting and represents Timaru and South Canterbury.

    He has two daughters, who have both flown the coop for better opportunities in Christchurch.

    Warren enjoys getting away somewhere with his caravan and taking in the things the country has to offer.

    Phone: 03 6874198

  • Jonny Barron

    Service Foreman
    Email

    Jonny has over 25 years of experience as a technician, joining Timaru Motors in September 2007 as a technician and recently stepping up to the role of Service Foreman.

    Jonny enjoys spending time with his family and weekends include watching his children playing sport.


  • Aimee Thomas

    Service Advisor
    Email

    Phone: 03 687 4124

    Aimee joined the team at Timaru Motors in August 2023 after 17 years of working at Diesel Injection Services in administration and parts.

    In Aimee’s spare time she enjoys spending time with friends and family, fishing, biking, swimming and travelling.


Opening Times

Car Service Reception:         Mon-Fri: 7:30am - 5.30pm

Workshop:           Mon-Fri 8.00am - 5.00pm


Administration

  • Phillippa Bedford

    Office Manager
    Email

    Phillippa has worked at Timaru Motors since August 2014.

    She has worked in administration since leaving school to work in a Chartered Accountants office.  The workings of an office have changed considerably in the last 48 years – when she started work it was on a Kalamazoo book-keeping machine!  To still be working in the same field after all these years, it could be said that she loves her job!

    When time permits, you will find her refereeing or playing basketball up at Aorangi Stadium.   Family is number one for Phillippa and she loves spending time with her children and grandchildren.

    Phone: 03 6874133

  • Raewyn Hawkey

    Sales Administrator
    Email

    Raewyn joined Timaru Motors in 2016.   After working for many years in the electricity industry, she is enjoying her total career change supporting the Sales Team in a wide variety of roles.

    Outside of work Raewyn enjoys spending time with her family and going for walks.  Raewyn is an accomplished pianist and was the accompanist for local choir The Rhyth-Mix Singers for 15 years, and is currently playing for InHarmony.

    Phone: 03 6874121

Opening Times

Mon-Fri: 08.00am to 5.00pm

Finance

  • Phillippa Bedford

    Office Manager
    Email

    Phillippa has worked at Timaru Motors since August 2014.

    She has worked in administration since leaving school to work in a Chartered Accountants office.  The workings of an office have changed considerably in the last 48 years – when she started work it was on a Kalamazoo book-keeping machine!  To still be working in the same field after all these years, it could be said that she loves her job!

    When time permits, you will find her refereeing or playing basketball up at Aorangi Stadium.   Family is number one for Phillippa and she loves spending time with her children and grandchildren.

    Phone: 03 6874133

  • Raewyn Hawkey

    Sales Administrator
    Email

    Raewyn joined Timaru Motors in 2016.   After working for many years in the electricity industry, she is enjoying her total career change supporting the Sales Team in a wide variety of roles.

    Outside of work Raewyn enjoys spending time with her family and going for walks.  Raewyn is an accomplished pianist and was the accompanist for local choir The Rhyth-Mix Singers for 15 years, and is currently playing for InHarmony.

    Phone: 03 6874121

Opening Times

Mon-Fri: 08:00 to 17:00

Parts & Accessories

  • Gavin Beach

    Parts Manager
    Email

    Gavin has a wealth of parts experience, and is one of Timaru Motors longest serving employees - with over 45 years service. Not that he is very old - he just started very young (straight from school).

    Phone: 03 6874125

    Mobile: 027 2205265

  • Carl Henwood

    Parts Specialist
    Email

    Carl joined Timaru Motors in September 2020 with 8 years experience in parts.

    He is the father of two young children - Evie and Quintin.

    Carl loves anything to do with cars and motorsport and spending time with his family and friends.

    Phone:

    Phone: 03 387 4125

Opening Times

Mon-Fri: 08:00 to 17:00

General

Opening Times

Mon-Fri: 08.00am to 5.00pm

Fleet

Opening Times

Weekdays         8:30am - 6.00pm

Saturday            9.00am - 5.00pm



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