Škoda has joined the Eastern Western Motor Group Family - and we couldn't be happier.

People don’t just buy a car.

They buy the vehicle that brings their newborn home for the first time. The car they trust their teenager to drive alone. The place they sing at full volume on the morning commute, escape for the weekend, or simply sit quietly after a long day.

It’s never just a car. It’s where life and motion meet.

What matters is why we do what we do - where we came from, what we stand for, and why the partnership between Western and Škoda feels so natural.

Founded in 1895, Skoda joined the EWMG family in 2026. Škoda is a market leader in producing reliable, well-designed family cars built for everyday life.

1927 - EWMG is born.

Our story began almost a century ago in Edinburgh, when John Brown started a small independent motor business built on honesty, hard work and relationships designed to last for generations. What began in 1927 as a modest rented lock-up has grown into one of the UK’s leading family-owned motor groups, employing more than 1,600 people across Scotland and beyond. Yet despite that growth, one thing has remained unchanged: people have always come first. Behind every showroom, workshop and handover is a team of real people building careers, supporting families and taking pride in helping customers make important decisions with confidence. From apprentices beginning their journey to technicians, sales executives, service advisors and support teams, the focus has always extended to more than simply selling cars.

It has been about doing right by people. That philosophy is reflected in the values we call B.A.S.I.C.S.

Behaviour. Attitude. Support. Ideas. Celebrate. Smile.

Simple values, perhaps - but often the simplest things matter most. They shape how we welcome customers, support one another and build trust that lasts far beyond a single transaction.

At Eastern Western, being “Brilliant at the BASICS” means recognising that great experiences are rarely built through grand gestures, but through small things done properly, consistently and with care. And that is exactly why welcoming Škoda into the Western family felt like such a natural fit.

Buying with confidence matters.

Škoda is a brand built on honesty, smart thinking and practicality. A brand designed around real life - thoughtful engineering, trusted reliability, useful innovation and genuine value without unnecessary complication.

Its famous “Simply Clever” philosophy reflects much of what we believe ourselves. Neither Škoda nor Western believe buying a car should feel overwhelming, pressured or confusing. We believe it should feel transparent, comfortable and human.

Because Škoda vehicles are designed for everyday life: school runs, first driving lessons, family holidays, commuting to work, weekend escapes and the simple but important task of getting people home safely.

At Western Škoda, we understand how important these everyday moments are - and the trust customers place in us to help support them.

That is why we invest so heavily in our people.

When you walk into a Western Škoda retailer, you meet individuals who continuously train, learn and develop their expertise. People who aim to answer questions clearly, offer genuine guidance and help customers make informed decisions without pressure.

Because confidence matters.

At Western Škoda, we know a car is rarely just about getting from one place to another - it is about the people, memories and milestones experienced along the way.

Trust that continues beyond the keys.

Purchasing a car is a significant life purchase. Whether it is a first vehicle, a Motability car that creates independence, or the family car children grow up in, customers deserve reassurance at every stage. And for us, the relationship does not end the day you collect the keys.

In many ways, that is where it begins. Long after the excitement of handover day fades, dedicated aftersales teams remain there to support customers. 

Manufacturer-trained Škoda technicians continue caring for every vehicle with the same professionalism and attention that welcomed drivers into the showroom in the first place. Because ownership should feel every bit as reassuring as purchasing.

That continuity matters. Seeing familiar faces return matters. Watching customers become families, and families become generations, matters.

Perhaps that is the greatest reason the partnership between Western and Škoda feels so right. Both brands understand something simple: success is not built purely on products. It is built on people, relationships and trust earned over time.

Yes, we proudly sell Škoda vehicles. But more importantly, we proudly stand behind what the brand represents. Thoughtful design without compromise. Practical without compromise. Innovation that improves everyday life rather than complicates it. Quality that feels accessible.

Two brands. One shared belief: people always come first.

Those beliefs align perfectly with our own. At Western Škoda, we do not simply want to sell you a car; we want you to feel looked after. We want you to feel confident when you walk through our doors, excited when you drive away, and reassured every mile thereafter. Because long after the car itself has changed, people remember how they were made to feel.

Two companies. Two centuries of innovation. A shared commitment to building trust, with a strong people-first philosophy running through everything we do, both together and apart.

We are truly delighted to welcome Škoda to the EWMG family and encourage you to discover them for yourself at our Fort Kinnaird dealership.

You will find us beside our Honda dealership, where we are working hard to build a new state-of-the-art showroom. Come and say hello, have a coffee, or take a test drive if you have time.

We're confident we have a Škoda for you.