About Us

Somerset County Cars have been representing Toyota across Somerset and North Devon since 1979. As a family-run business we pride ourselves on putting the customer first. We have created a welcoming showroom environment, staffed with highly trained people (you can see their smiling faces below!).

What our customers say

Overall Rating

4.8

Based on 64 reviews

Sales Rating

5.0

Based on 15 reviews

Service Rating

4.8

Based on 49 reviews

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Opening Hours

Sales
Mon - Fri:
09:00 - 18:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:30
Sunday:
Closed
Service
Mon - Fri:
08:30 - 17:30
Saturday:
08:30 - 12:30
Sunday:
Closed
Business
Mon - Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
Closed
Motability
Mon - Fri:
08:30 - 18:00
Saturday:
09:00 - 17:00
Sunday:
Closed
Parts
Mon - Fri:
08:30 - 17:30
Saturday:
08:30 - 12:30
Sunday:
Closed

Meet the Team

Tracy Hatrick
Sales Consultant
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With more years experience in the motor trade than her youthful looks belie, Tracy has over a decade of service with Toyota. A keen swimmer and gardener, outside of work she can usually be found somewhere between a good spa and Palmers Garden Centre. Tracy is a really proud Granny (yes, really) to baby Willow and regularly babysits, despite Willow living in Australia! Motability accredited, Tracy is on hand to assist all of our customers, whether it is a new or approved used Toyota you are looking for.
Geoff Branter
Sales Controller
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With 15 years motor industry experience and approaching ten years with Toyota, Geoff has a wealth of experience across all aspects of the Toyota range. A keen sailor, Geoff has skippered yachts all over the Mediterranean and hasn't sunk one yet! A fan of wine-tasting and keeping fit (but not at the same time).
Paul Watts
Sales Consultant
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With a background in construction, Paul is perfectly placed to understand the needs of the business user as well as the private motorist. You will always be greeted with a smile Paul is Motability accredited and, rumour has it, he makes a great cup of tea!
Julian Toms
Aftersales Manager
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Julian started in the motor industry when he was 17 as a parts advisor, rising through the ranks to become an Aftersales Manager. With thirteen years service with Toyota there is very little Julian doesn't know about the workings of a Toyota. When off-duty, Julian is a fan of films and eating out
Luke Kinsey
Apprentice Parts Advisor
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Luke has been with us for two years and has become a valuable member of the team. In his spare time Luke likes to spend time playing and watching football and is a fan of video gaming.
Matt Fox
Aftersales Advisor
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Matt has been with Toyota for five years and came to us from a military background. A big fan of playing and watching Rugby, Matt is also a keen sea fisherman and surfer (on the waves, not the internet). Matt is a big Arsenal fan, but we try not to hold that against him.
Paul Chamberlain
Assistant Aftersales Manager
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With over 30 years in the motor industry, 14 of them with Toyota, Paul is a highly experienced member of our aftersales team. When he's not looking after our customer's vehicles, Paul likes to restore old cars - he's always pleased to share stories with anyone who is interested. Paul is also a keen swimmer and gardener.
John "Vinnie" Vincent
Technician
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Vinnie has been working on cars since his school days and has been with Toyota for seven years. In his spare time Vinnie likes riding motorbikes, shooting and generally fiddling with anything technical - he has a bit of a reputation as the man who can fix anything!
Bill Preston
Driver
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Bill has been part of our driving team since 2006, with responsibility for collecting and delivering vehicles that are in for service work - as well as moving vehicles between our three Toyota Centres. Out of work Bill is an active member of his local amateur dramatic society as well as a couple of local choirs. His real passion though is Stoke City Football Club where he is a season ticket holder.
Dan Hallett
Master Technician
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Dan has been with Toyota for 16 years. Initially at Dorchester, he made the move to Yeovil in 2009. Outside of work Dan divides his time between his family and his beloved 1959 Split-screen Volkswagen camper van.
Jason Bromfield
Technician
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Jason has been with Toyota for eight years. A fan of socialising, he has two young children and a dog so has no time for proper hobbies for the next few years!
Dave Cooper
Driver
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Dave has been driving for Toyota for fifteen years, undertaking collections, deliveries and vehicle movements. As a hobby Dave likes to fly model helicopters and planes.
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50 Years of Hilux: The Hilux Story

Known for its ability to handle all kinds of tough terrain – including the North Pole, South Pole and the Dakar Rally – Hilux has been the go-to vehicle if you’re in the market for a powerful workhorse.

Its indestructible reputation has been built over seven generations of constant development and testing in the harshest of topographies. From navigating treacherous icy ridges to entering an active volcano – the boundaries of impossibility keep on being pushed. 

To understand the full legend though, we first need to delve back to where it all began…

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Toyota takes Green Fleet Manufacturer award at Fleet News Awards

Toyota has announced its win of the Green Fleet Manufacturer at the Fleet News Awards, which shows “commitment” to improve environmental performance.

Presented at a ceremony in London this week, Toyota has said the honour reflects the company’s “commitment to constant improvement in the environmental performance not just of its vehicles, but every aspect of its worldwide business”.

The judges said: “Toyota’s commitment to environmental issues has been frequently dismissed over the years but the company was brave and stuck to its guns. It was the right thing to do.

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How great is the Hilux?

Just ask a farmer, fencer, road gritter, builder, hunter…

If you want to know just how reliable, hard-wearing and capable a machine the Toyota Hilux is, you can’t do better than ask the people who drive them day-in, day-out. That’s what makes Hilux’s latest award, Professional Pick-Up and 4×4 magazine’s Working Pick-Up of the Year, all the more relevant and rewarding.

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Mirai helps Met Police clean up London

The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles.

The first of 11 cars have been delivered to the Met with support from the FCHJU* grants programme and are equipped to work as both marked and unmarked vehicles for overt and covert response, as well as general purpose use.

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World debut of the All New Toyota RAV4.

New York international auto show 2018.

Toyota is revealing the All New, fifth generation RAV4 SUV at the New York International Auto Show 2018. The first RAV4 to be built on a Toyota New Global Architecture (TNGA) platform, the new RAV4 remains true to its impressive heritage as the original pioneer of the SUV segment, making significant advances in powertrain technologies, dynamic performance, intelligent safety provisions and all-round quality.

Robust Design.

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Toyota at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show

The Toyota GR Supra Racing Concept has made its world debut at the 2018 Geneva Motor Show, reviving the name and spirit of the most celebrated model in Toyota’s illustrious sportscar heritage and demonstrating Toyota’s commitment to bringing the Supra back to the market. It also shows the future potential for a car that can deliver high performance both on road and track.

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Adverse Weather

Please note that due to the adverser weather conditions we are unable to open today (Friday 2nd March).In an emergency, please contact Toyota Roadside Asststance on 0800 248824.For non-breakdown emergencies, plese call 07730 762051

 

 

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Toyota PROACE retains What Van? medium van award

Posted on 13 December 2017

The Toyota Proace has retained the prestigious What Van? Medium Van of the Year award for 2018, presented at an event in London today.

James Dallas, What Van? Editor commented: “With the launch of the latest Proace, Toyota has become a serious player in the all-important medium van sector. Joint winner of the overall LCV of the year award in 2017, we once more ranked the models the best in the Medium Van category for 2018.

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Toyota Hilux hits double top with second commercial fleet best pick-up award

Posted on 4 December 2017

The Toyota Hilux has powered its way to a second successive Best Pick-Up title in Fleet News’ Commercial Fleet Awards.

The mighty Toyota remains top choice for Britain’s fleet operators, the latest, eighth generation model seeing off all-comers with its built-in strength, reliability and lasting quality.

In making the award to Toyota at a ceremony in Birmingham on Thursday, the judges stated: “The Hilux is the workhorse of the industry – it is virtually bomb-proof on all terrains.

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Prius leads triple success for Toyota in Car Buyer Awards

Posted on 29 November 2017

In the motor industry’s rush to electrification, the Toyota Prius continues to prosper as the market’s master of efficient performance, honoured today with the Most Economical Car title in the Carbuyer awards for the second year running.

Prius was also named the nation’s Best Small Hybrid Car and the Toyota C-HR was declared Best Hybrid SUV.

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