Our people. Our story. Our future.
20 years.
A family business.
A shared journey.
From our first retailer to the relationships we build every day, thank you for being part of TMS Motor Group.
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Family at the heart
A milestone made possible by you.
An anniversary is about more than the passing years. It is about the colleagues who care, the customers who return and the communities that welcome us. As we celebrate two decades, we are proud to share the moments that have shaped TMS.
The journey so far
From our first keys
to our next chapter.
- 2006
Our story begins
Len Hallows, Richard Ingram and Tony Petrie establish TMS with Volvo in Hinckley.
From the TMS archive · Celebrating success in our early years. - 2008
A second home in Coventry
The group welcomes Volvo Coventry.
- 2014
Kia joins the family
TMS adds the Kia franchise in Hinckley.
- 2015
Growing together
New Hinckley premises open. Ben, Tom, Dominic and Oliver Hallows join the board.
- 2018
A fresh experience
Volvo Coventry reopens following a major redevelopment.
- 2019–2020
Hello, Leicester
Volvo Leicester joins in 2019, followed by Kia Leicester in July 2020.
- 2021–2022
Ready for electric
Volvo gains Electric Vehicle Accreditation in 2021; Kia follows in 2022.
- 2024
Our next chapter
New Leicester showrooms and the December acquisition of Loughborough Kia expand our presence.
A new home for TMS Volvo and Kia in Leicester. - 2025
Welcoming Geely
TMS brings Geely to Leicester as one of its first UK retailers.
A new chapter with Geely and the EX5. - 2026
Twenty years of TMS
Celebrating our journey, our people and everyone who has been part of our story.
Explore more in our TMS story.
What carries us forward
Quality, Care and Personal Service.
Quality
Taking pride in the details, from your first conversation with us to the care of your vehicle.
Care
Listening to what matters to you and looking after the people behind every journey.
Personal Service
A warm welcome, a familiar face and time to help you find what is right for you.
To everyone who has been part of our story
Thank you for the first 20 years.
To our customers, colleagues, partners and local communities: you have helped make TMS what it is today. We look forward to sharing the road ahead with you.
TMS Motor Group · 2006–2026
