About Us

Welcome to Vantage Toyota Knaresborough. Based on York Road covering Harrogate, Ripon and surrounding areas we are ideally placed for all your motoring needs. With all the latest models from the Toyota range, over 1000 pre-owned cars in group stock and the most competitive offers, we are sure to have your perfect car. Alternatively, our experienced aftercare services will keep your car running for miles to come.

Being one of the biggest Toyota dealer groups in the country you can trust that our passion to provide the highest quality of service ensures every customer of Vantage drives away satisfied, safe and happy on every journey.

What our customers say

Overall Rating

4.8

Based on 35 reviews

Sales Rating

4.8

Based on 18 reviews

Services Rating

4.8

Based on 17 reviews

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Opening Hours

Sales
Mon - Fri:
0845 - 1900
Saturday:
0845 - 1700
Sunday:
1100 - 1700
Service
Mon - Fri:
0830 - 1800
Saturday:
0830 - 1230
Sunday:
Closed
Business
Mon - Fri:
0845 - 1800
Saturday:
0845 - 1700
Sunday:
1100 - 1700
Motability
Mon - Fri:
0845 - 1900
Saturday:
0845 - 1700
Sunday:
1100 - 1700

Meet the Team

Mark Robinson
Managing Director
Mark has a wealth of experience and knowledge in the Motor Industry which has allowed him to build strong relationships with Toyota, ensuring they understand what our customers need and want. Mark is passionate about all things to do with motoring, setting up Vantage Motorsport, another exciting venture for Vantage. Mark also likes to give back and is heavily involved in the community including a number of local charities and organisations. Follow @Vantage_MD on Twitter to see what he’s up to.
Darren Binge
General Sales Manager
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Darren is our General Sales Manager at Toyota Knaresborough. He joins us from Toyota Wakefield, he has been with Vantage and the Toyota brand for many years. Darren prides himself on putting his customers first and enjoys spending time with his family in his spare time.
Keith Anderson
Sales Manager
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Keith really enjoys working with the Toyota brand and is particularly interested in the technological advancements that Toyota have lined up for the next few years.
Paul Ramsey
Aftersales Manager
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Paul has been interested in mechanics from an early age. He is an experienced mechanic and is excited to get stuck in with our well established Aftersales team at Toyota Knaresborough.
Keith Connolly
Motability Expert
Keith has 20 years industry experience and joined our Vantage family over 2 years ago in 2013. He enjoys working in the friendly atmosphere of the Knaresborough showroom and finds customers feel at ease when they visit. Customer happiness is paramount to Keith, and seeing his customer's faces light up when they come to collect their new car is the favourite part of his job. Toyota's reputation for product reliability and innovation makes working for Toyota a joy for Keith. His favourite car in the Toyota range is the Auris Hybrid, as he enjoys how peaceful it is to drive and the fantastic fuel economy which is presents.
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50 Years of Hilux: The Hilux Story

Known for its ability to handle all kinds of tough terrain – including the North Pole, South Pole and the Dakar Rally – Hilux has been the go-to vehicle if you’re in the market for a powerful workhorse.

Its indestructible reputation has been built over seven generations of constant development and testing in the harshest of topographies. From navigating treacherous icy ridges to entering an active volcano – the boundaries of impossibility keep on being pushed. 

To understand the full legend though, we first need to delve back to where it all began…

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Are you going to be the first on the road in a 68 Plate Toyota?

If you missed out on attending our Directors Cost Price Event recently then never fear, we’ve still got some great deals available for you to get your hands on your new 68 Plate Toyota.

Get your orders in now to be one of the first on the road with the new reg plates.

Are you after the stunning Toyota GT86 Club Series: Blue Edition, with its low centre of gravity, optimised weight distribution and responsive 2.0-litre engine it’s sure to get your heart racing.

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Hot New Arrival

Look what’s landed at Toyota Knaresborough.

The New Toyota AYGO New Aygo sports revised styling and dynamic improvements to enhance its fun-to-drive character

The ever-famous frontal “X” has transformed from a graphic to be a key part of the car’s architecture.

The Toyota AYGO has always been a great choice for those looking for an economical purchase, with its low cost of ownership and the New AYGO does not disappoint. A brilliant car for urban driving and an ideal choice for new drivers with its compact nature and low insurance grading.

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Vantage Toyota are Driving Forward Interest in the Automotive Industry

Two Sixth Form students were recently given an insight into the workings of the UK Automotive industry with help from Vantage Toyota.

Vantage Managing Director, Mark Robinson, visited their school as part of the Speakers for Schools programme. This programme was launched to help inspire school children and broaden their horizons before they start looking into career options with access to insight and experience from business leaders.

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Toyota takes Green Fleet Manufacturer award at Fleet News Awards

Toyota has announced its win of the Green Fleet Manufacturer at the Fleet News Awards, which shows “commitment” to improve environmental performance.

Presented at a ceremony in London this week, Toyota has said the honour reflects the company’s “commitment to constant improvement in the environmental performance not just of its vehicles, but every aspect of its worldwide business”.

The judges said: “Toyota’s commitment to environmental issues has been frequently dismissed over the years but the company was brave and stuck to its guns. It was the right thing to do.

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How great is the Hilux?

Just ask a farmer, fencer, road gritter, builder, hunter…

If you want to know just how reliable, hard-wearing and capable a machine the Toyota Hilux is, you can’t do better than ask the people who drive them day-in, day-out. That’s what makes Hilux’s latest award, Professional Pick-Up and 4×4 magazine’s Working Pick-Up of the Year, all the more relevant and rewarding.

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Mirai helps Met Police clean up London

The Metropolitan Police Service is set to team up with the Toyota Mirai to help create the world’s largest fleet of zero-emission hydrogen fuel cell electric police vehicles.

The first of 11 cars have been delivered to the Met with support from the FCHJU* grants programme and are equipped to work as both marked and unmarked vehicles for overt and covert response, as well as general purpose use.

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