We are not your normal automotive dealership.

It all started in 2019 when we purchased the land and transformed the previous building into what it is today - a strong and passionate fast-growing dealership from corner to corner. We have taken the commercial market by storm here in Christchurch, achieving the Number One South Island dealer with cookie cutting moulds, shaping our potential and exceeding expectations of customers.

Right from the days of having only single digit numbers of staff members, through to today with over 20 staff who all contribute to making SsangYong & LDV a player to compete with. So, what is our brand history you might ask? Well, SsangYong is from South Korea, and is in fact the oldest Korean vehicle manufacturer. SsangYong specialises in luxurious Utes, SUVs and Mini SUVs.

Our second brand, LDV (formerly known as Leyland DAF Vans), was a British van manufacturer.

LDV has now relocated and is manufactured out of the second biggest vehicle manufacturer in the world! This is the same factory Volkswagen is manufactured from for the domestic Chinese market.

LDV now specialises in a wide range of commercial vans, Utes and SUVs. Don’t get us wrong, we don’t just have great value for money vehicles to suit all lifestyles, we also have a great after sales service.

Head of the family – Blake Breezy, the one that makes it easy!

I have worked for the company for 11 years. My journey began as a car groomer at Great Lake Motor Distributors in Taupo. Within three years I became a new vehicle pre-delivery inspection and wheel alignment technician and then moved into parts and service.

I soon found out tools were not my forte and as everyone realised, I talk a lot! I had the opportunity to go to Mystery Creek Field Days in 2014 where I was asked to put down the grooming cloth and talk to people. The owners took a shine towards my personality and work ethic. Within those four days I contributed to selling 12 cars. A week after Field Days, I was presented with my first business card as a sales consultant in the Auckland Takanini SsangYong & LDV dealership.

I never thought I’d find myself sipping coffee and wearing shiny brown shoes every day. In 2017, I moved to the West Auckland dealership where I became the top salesperson for New Zealand SsangYong & LDV.

Fast forward to 2019, I was approached with the opportunity to move to the South Island to pioneer the sales team in Christchurch and flood the streets with SsangYong & LDV.

It was not the reality I was expecting. We experienced many challenges and overcame adversity to rebuild and strengthen the brand within the Christchurch community.

Since then, I’ve had the privilege of taking on the role of general manager, actioning my passion to eradicate the negative stigma surrounding the public’s perception of car dealerships.

To the future...

In just a short amount of time we have been able to spread our brand far and wide throughout the market in Christchurch, winning awards and making an impact with many customer referrals and repeat business.

We are grateful for the support from the community which we are blessed to have the opportunity to serve and support.

As we continue to grow in Christchurch, our goal is to continue to add value to the industry with creative social media activity and promotions to build our strong customer base for generations to come!

Families, local businesses, new and preowned car buyers, we invite you to take a step through our front door and experience the honest way to buy a vehicle.

From internal combustion to electric, Utes, SUVs, Mini SUVs, and commercial vans, we have something for everyone!

With a Children’s playroom and a miniature café, bring the kids along and grab yourself a delicious cup of barista-made coffee and come and check out what’s hot on the block!

With market beating prices and finance options that are too good to say no to, this dealership will have you driving away in your dream car into the beautiful scenery of this gorgeous country we call home.

We’ll see you there!

Environment Canterbury is responsible for public transport in the region. These electric vehicles join its fleet as part of a commitment to meeting emission reduction targets under the Regional Public Transport Plan.

Ultimately, by 2035, the fleet will be entirely electric.

Environment Canterbury Chair, Peter Scott, believes these new electric vehicles have already impacted the city.

“Customers have loved telling us how much they enjoy riding on our new electric buses, finding them a smoother, quieter, more comfortable ride,” Peter says.

“We’ve heard from many cyclists and pedestrians as well, who enjoy the cleaner air when passing by one of these buses!”

Electric buses now make up 20 percent of Environment Canterbury’s Metro Urban fleet.