The history of Haynes
In 1911 one of the most significant events in the Companys long history took place. Bernard Haynes was taken for a demonstration ride in a Model T Ford and was so impressed with its performance up Boxley Hill together with its competitive price that he ordered one immediately at a cost of £180. From this small beginning started the firms long connection with Ford Motor Company as one of their main distributors, the first in Kent and the 12th in the UK. In 1922 Ronald Haynes (eldest son of Bernard) joined the Company after studying at Cambridge and training with Ford Motor Company and he played an important role in the expansion of the developing motor business. He was joined by his brother Philip in 1928 and both became Directors in 1936. Together they expanded the business and also bought the first 1 acres of the Companys current 5 acre Ashford Road site. As times changed, the Company took the decision to focus on its motor and agricultural business acquiring its current Parkwood site in Maidstone in 1979 for its agricultural operation and body and paint division. This initiative was lead by David Haynes, son of Ronald, and then the fifth generation of the Haynes family to run the business, who joined the Company in 1953 and became Managing Director in 1966. Under the leadership of David Haynes the business again expanded significantly and included the opening up of an agricultural depot in 1962 at Appledore and a further depot at Eastry in 1992. Additionally, the Company began its long association with motor sport as David Haynes, a former successful saloon car driver for the Ford Willment team, took the decision to sponsor John Taylor in his Ford Escort in the widely televised and popular rally sport series in the 1970s, and who became the first European Rally Cross Champion.In 2000, David Haynes son, Andrew Haynes, took over as Managing Director and in 2009 took on the additional role of Chairman, making him the sixth generation of the Haynes family to run the business. Since 2000 the company has expanded significantly again and now operates additional branches at Uckfield, Lingfield, Ashford and Canterbury and its Head Office is now situated on the expanded 5 acre site at Ashford Road, in Maidstone. Today its major franchises include Ford, Iveco, New Holland, Case IH, JCB & Fiat Commercials and with a staff of over 320 the Company has sales in excess of £70m.
No one knows Ford like we do.
It is essential to take care of your Ford vehicle with regular servicing and maintenance. This will ensure your vehicle is kept in the best possible condition and protect its resale value.
We use original parts, designed and engineered to fit and perform perfectly with your vehicle. Our Ford trained technicians will ensure you receive the best service possible.
Haynes Ford is one of the very few Family run Ford Dealerships in the Country and we have always recognised the vital importance of providing our customers with not only outstanding value, but excellent customer service, a factor which has resulted in us receiving two awards for Customer Service from the Chairman and Managing Director of Ford Motor Company Ltd, as well as 10 national Service and Parts awards.
Direct Email Contacts for each department:
SALES
New Car Sales - newcarsales@haynesgrp.co.uk
Used Car Sales - usedcars@haynesgrp.co.uk
Commercial Sales - commercial@haynesgrp.co.uk
Business (Sales) Centre - businesscentre@haynesgrp.co.uk
SERVICE
Car Service - carservice@haynesgrp.co.uk
Commercial Service - commercialservice@haynesgrp.co.uk
Rapid Fit - rapidfit@haynesgrp.co.uk
PARTS
Ford Parts - carparts@haynesgrp.co.uk
Ford Body Parts - bodyparts@haynesgrp.co.uk
Trade Ford Parts - tradeparts@haynesgrp.co.uk
Wholesale Ford Parts - fordparts@haynesgrp.co.uk
OTHER
Accident Repair Centre - bodyshop@haynesgrp.co.uk
PDI & Specialist Services - k.fowler@haynesgrp.co.uk
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