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Clocks have gone back, leaves are golden and the air is crisp. Autumn is officially here!

Board of Directors become shareholders of St Leonards Motors Holdings Limited

Is your area reporting thefts of catalytic converters? Are you concerned about your car being the target of such a crime? Since the rise in sales of hybrids, this type of theft has kept rising in numbers because of the precious metal they contain.   As Sky News indicated back in 2022, "Almost 100,000 thefts of cata...

Ever been in a car accident and left wondering who was truly at fault? The adrenaline might blur your judgements and could change the true events in your disadvantage if the other drivers are dishonest with you. This is when a dash cam could come handy in your situations.  If you are new to dash cams and unsure what...

Is being stuck in traffic hurting your left leg from constantly changing gear every 5 seconds? Are you stressing out when starting your car on a steep hill? Afraid of rolling backwards? Or stalling altogether? These worries are a thing of the past with automatic cars. You may have been a passenger in one, or teased the id...

Part exchanging your car takes the headache out of buying a new vehicle. Not only can it act as a deposit on your next car, but it also alleviates the pressure of figuring out what to do with your old one.   But what is part-exchange, when can you do it, and how do you know that you’re getting a competitive offer...

For first time drivers, getting that all important first car feels monumental. When you first slip into the driving seat, place your hands on the steering wheel, and start you first solo drive – there's no feeling quite like it.   But before you make it there, you first have to consider what kind of first time ca...

Is one of your New Year’s resolutions to take better care of your vehicle? Whilst our cars rarely make it onto the list, this is one resolution we should make - and stick to!  Car maintenance doesn’t have to be a laborious task. In fact, many of our tips can be done in just a few minutes with the potential to sa...

Do your employees travel a lot for business? Perhaps you need to find the right company car for your employees who visit clients off-site on a regular basis. If so, you might be wondering what are the pros and cons of the different payment plans available on the market? You might also wonder what the benefits are for buying...

If you’re reading this, congratulations are in order - you are now a proud owner of a second-hand car! But with your new purchase comes new responsibilities, ones which as a car owner should never be overlooked. Some new owners make the mistake of leaving their second-hand car to fate. But with a little bit of maintena...

On the lookout for a sustainable car, but you haven’t quite figured out which type of engine would suit your needs? We’ve put together this handy guide about the different engine types to take the headache out of buying a new car!  With the UK government committed to zero emissions by 2030, UK drivers are turni...

You’ve chosen to buy your next car second-hand... But with so many options available, where do you even begin?   Luckily for you, we’ve put together a complete guide to buying a second-hand car - so, strap yourself in and get ready to buy with our complete guide. 

The Sara Lee Trust has been providing specialist counselling and therapy care and support, for over 20 years, to local people living with the effects of a life-threatening illness.

It brings much joy to say a HUGE well done to the incredible and committed long servers!

SLM Group are proud to have presented a number of cheques to The Sara Lee Trust, Bexhill, following another successful year of fundraising.  

Here at SLM, we are celebrating the commitment and passion shown by Ian Wakeford during his amazing 40+ years with the SLM family.

The Government has announced a six-month extension for all vehicles due an MOT after 30th March 2020.

In 2020 St Leonards Motors Group, a family-run local establishment is celebrating its 60 Year anniversary. St Leonards Motors began life as the brainchild of father and son team Graham and Brian Wakeford, the Wakeford family still own the company. St Leonards Motors group is one of the largest local businesses in St Leonard...

SLM dealerships raise over £20,000 for the Sara Lee Trust by donating £1 for every vehicle they sold.