Welcome To Ray Chapman Motors

Family Owned, Family Run, Official Volvo & Chery Retailer since 1969.

Treating People The Way We Expect To Be Treated Since 1969

Ray Chapman Motors has proudly represented Volvo since 1969 – for over half a century. As one of the longest serving Volvo retailers in the UK and a family-owned, family-run business, we remain guided by a simple philosophy: to treat every customer with the same care, respect and integrity we would wish for ourselves.

Every year we win multiple awards for outstanding levels of customer satisfaction which reflects our unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional service, guided by the principles of care, respect and attention to detail that have been at the heart of our business for over five decades. So whether you’re looking to buy a new or used vehicle, book a service or buy parts, we look forward to welcoming you into the family soon!

Duncan R Chapman

Managing Director

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Award Winning

Proud recipients of the National Volvo Retailer of the Year award in 2020, 2021, 2022, 2024 & 2025 – along with numerous Motor Retailer accolades throughout our 55 year plus history. Ray Chapman Motors has earned a reputation for excellence, innovation and unwavering commitment to our customers.

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Volvo Retailer Since 1969

At Ray Chapman Motors, we are more than a Retailer – we are a family with a proud heritage. Since 1969, we have been serving generations of Volvo drivers and are honoured to be among the longest-standing Volvo retailers in the UK.

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Family Run For Generations

Today, Managing Director Duncan R Chapman (left), seen here with Ray Chapman, represents the third generation of the Chapman family to lead the business, with his son Nathan JR Chapman (right), Group Operations Director, becoming the fourth generation to join the business in 2019.

New Car Offers

Complimentary EV Home Charger
Complimentary EV Home Charger
Complimentary EV Home Charger
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What our customers say

Martin the salesman was very helpful and pleasant and didn’t put me under no pressure whatsoever to buy the Vovo XC40 that I was interested in. He explained everything that I needed to know.

  • 1 hour ago

Vehicle was collected from home and delivered back in excellent condition having been fully cleaned. Service department kept me updated on work

  • 3 hours ago

Very welcoming and easy to deal with

  • 3 hours ago
  • Mr Richard Infield

The communication up to the purchase was brilliant, especially as I was away at the time and the entire purchase had to be sorted out over email. The handover was very good, and not at all rushed.

  • 3 hours ago
  • Mr Levi Meredith

Felt very welcome and relaxed. Staff were brilliant!

  • 3 hours ago

Great service all round. Justin our salesman kept us fully informed about our purchase and responded quickly to all our queries. On the day we took delivery of our new car he spent time to explain all...

  • 3 hours ago
  • Mrs Alison Wright

Polite, friendly and professional service from Ray Chapman Motors (York). Booking the service was easy, they indicated it would take 2 hours to complete and they were true to their word.

  • yesterday

Andy is very personable and easy to deal with. My husband has had a couple of Volvos from Chapmans and recommended I had one too!

  • yesterday

Its been a brilliant garage to us

  • 2 days ago

third service was due and mot. I was greeted well on arrival and the car booked in.I waited for the service to be done and was given a coffee etc. I was informed of the progress of the service. Russel...

  • 2 days ago
  • Mr Nigel Hall

Just sick of emails concerning my service give up now

  • 3 days ago
  • Mr Paul Broderick

Great service nice friendly staff

  • 3 days ago

High level of service details provided and accurate assessment of the time required. Courtesy car available although there is a fuel charge. Polite, efficient and friendly staff.

  • 3 days ago

Excellent service as always from Russell Naude

  • 3 days ago

Ery efficient and professional service from Wil.

  • 3 days ago