1946 - 1976

FROM HUMBLE BEGINNINGS Duncan Keith - Angus and Dougal’s father - started the company immediately after WW2 doing servicing and repairs. But his technical skill and business acumen meant that business blossomed and in 1972 he started selling Russian built Moskvich cars, and then Lada. But in 1976 he switched to Czech-built ŠKODA (a wise move!) which has remained the cornerstone of the company's operations ever since. BOYS AND THEIR TOYS... The lads were always daft about cars; here they are with their first garage which was cheap to build, but didn’t last long in Yorkshire rain! And there’s Angus grinning away in the muckiest mechanic’s overalls imaginable, and Dougal proudly showing off his Clubmans race car. That was just before he blew the engine up and replaced it with one from an Escort van…

1977 - 1999

THE NEW GENERATION In the early 80s Dougal and Angus joined the company and father Duncan gradually handed responsibility to the next generation. By the time Volkswagen acquired ŠKODA in 1991 it was clear to the family that the future of ŠKODA would be very different and they decided to invest in the site at Thwaite Gate.

2000 - 2010

ONWARDS AND UPWARDS Since the millennium, D. M. Keith has grown from strength to strength with the group expanding with showrooms in Bradford, Wakefield, Huddersfield and York. In 2010 our Leeds branch was named ŠKODA Retailer of the year. We extended our hand of support to good local causes like the Yorkshire Air Ambulance, which we have backed for over 10 years.

2011 - 2018

BUILDING FOR THE BETTER Our expansion continued with the addition of the showroom in Hull. In 2015 we redeveloped all of our sites to provide state-of-the-art facilities. In 2018 the business grew by a third with the addition of Grimsby ŠKODA, SEAT and Honda. With multiple industry awards, we continue to offer unparalleled family customer service.

2019 - 2022

THE FAMILY GETTING BIGGER D. M. Keith Ltd increased its representation across Yorkshire with the acquisition of Ringways Motor Group in 2021. We now represent six brands, with thirteen showrooms across ten Yorkshire & Lincolnshire locations. The company continues to grow with franchised partners ŠKODA, SEAT, CUPRA, and Honda and now with the addition of Ford and Kia to the extensive brand portfolio. The acquisition was a great strategic fit for D. M. Keith as both businesses are culturally aligned, with a focus on family values and a similar age with a strong emphasis on delivering exceptional customer service with a personal touch.

2023 - 2024

D. M. Keith announces partnership with BYD Electric Vehicles. D. M. Keith, are proud to announce its partnership with Build Your Dreams, as the North of England retailer. BYD is the world’s top-selling EV maker. With this collaboration, family-owned D. M. Keith will be one of the first to bring the latest and most advanced electric vehicles to its customers in the United Kingdom. The partnership between D. M. Keith and BYD represents a significant step forward towards a greener and more sustainable future for transportation. BYD is known for its innovative and eco-friendly electric Lithium Iron Phosphate battery technology. D. M. Keith is committed to providing the highest quality products and services to its customers and is excited to offer a range of electric vehicles starting with the compact and affordable Atto3 & followed by the Dolphin and Seal. The first new electric vehicles from BYD were made available for test drive and purchase at D. M. Keith BYD Leeds, on the 1st of June 2023. "BYD’s journey is impeccable and to join them in their dream and mission to change the automotive world is an honour and in line with our vision and values at D. M. Keith." – Dougal & Angus Keith, Managing Directors of D. M. Keith