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

£500 test drive voucher

TIGGO 7 Aspire CSH (PHEV) £3697 deposit £299 per month, 0% APR Representative

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

Great service. Can't fault them at all. No pressure to buy, patient and knowledgeable salesperson. Would and have recommended them

  • 3 hours ago

We enquired about a car for sale online and Justin was very friendly and helpful and gave us all the information we were after. He provided us with a video and we agreed to come into the branch for a ...

  • 5 hours ago

I dealt with Chris who was very knowledgeable and kept me informed throughout the process. The handover process was seamless too. Would highly recommend Ray Chapman and will definitely use them again.

  • 7 hours ago

I have bought my last two vehicles from Chapmans and they would be my first choice for the next one. The showroom experience is just different from all comparable dealers (Audi looking at you specific...

  • 7 hours ago

Excellent. Staff friendly and helpful

  • 9 hours ago

Derek from the Bradford dealership did a fantastic job of looking after us throughout. We were kept informed on progress and kept in touch even after collecting the car to make sure all was well. A gr...

  • 9 hours ago
  • L Ferguson

Impressed with the Knowledgeable, obliging, friendly, non pressurised sales team

  • 10 hours ago

Very friendly and professional throughout the whole process from our initial visit to finalising the financing and driving away

  • 10 hours ago

Very thorough all the way through good handover of the car

  • 11 hours ago

Great customer service especially from Malcolm. Highly recommended, very pleased with my new xc40.

  • 20 hours ago

Very helpful advice. Derek, the salesperson, had all of the information on the new vehicle to hand and explained how the transfer would work. Very smooth on the day and was back on the road in the new...

  • 20 hours ago

Our sales person Ash Brear was amazing from start to handing over the keys. Very accommodating, understanding and kind. We got regular update calls he was just very helpful.

  • 21 hours ago

EXCELLENT

  • 21 hours ago

Very informed salesman. We were not pushed at all, and everything went according to our timescales. He was able to demonstrate the important features, before I drove off.

  • 21 hours ago

An attentive member of staff made the process very easy. James “held our hand” all the way through the process

  • 21 hours ago

Excellent customer service, definitely felt a valued customer , nothing was to much trouble and from the moment I ordered my car I was kept updated every step of the way. Will definitely recommend Ray...

  • 21 hours ago
  • Mrs April Parsons

Excellent service and great after sale support. Many years Volvo dealer ecpertise has allowed a new Chery dealership to flourish.

  • 21 hours ago
  • Mr Craig Fairbrother