The Hayselden Group - a brief history

1959: Company founded by Tom Hayselden at Wath upon Dearne in South Yorkshire. Originally based on petrol sales, car servicing and repairs. Car sales followed and our reputation for customer service begins to grow.

1961: Successful application for a Volkswagen franchise. Hayselden enjoys considerable success selling the Volkswagen and quickly becomes associated with quality, reliability and value for money.

1963: Tom's son Mike joins the family business.

1972: Company branches out, buying an established Volkswagen car dealership in Barnsley, South Yorkshire and takes on an Audi franchise.

1976: Further expansion with acquisition of Volkswagen-Audi car dealership in Doncaster.

1985: Mike's son Mark joins the company.

1990: Barnsley operation relocates having outgrown original facility.

1996: Wath upon Dearne business transfers to Barnsley to create one of the UK's largest Volkswagen dealerships.

1998: New purpose-built Audi facility opens in Doncaster.

1999: Complete redevelopment of Doncaster Volkswagen outlet.

2000: Complete redevelopment of Barnsley Volkswagen outlet. Skoda franchise opened in Doncaster and quickly establishes itself as one of the most successful in the UK.

2003: Prestige used car facility opens in Doncaster offering customers their dream car at an affordable price. Launch of website covering all ranges to showcase our car dealerships on the web.