Meet the team

Eddie arrived from South Africa in June 2015 and started working for us in August. He worked for Mercedes Benz in Johannesburg for 12 years so has been able to transfer all his expertise to our branch. Eddie has been very busy sightseeing around the region, gardening and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Robin has joined us in 2017 and is enjoying working in our close-knit team. He has been in Sales locally in Ashburton for over 30 years and is rapidly learning our exciting industry. When not at work he enjoys walking, cycling, travel and lots of family time. Robin is only too happy to discuss your vehicle requirements and come visit you on site.

Eddie arrived from South Africa in June 2015 and started working for us in August. He worked for Mercedes Benz in Johannesburg for 12 years so has been able to transfer all his expertise to our branch. Eddie has been very busy sightseeing around the region, gardening and enjoys spending time with his grandchildren.

Robin has joined us in 2017 and is enjoying working in our close-knit team. He has been in Sales locally in Ashburton for over 30 years and is rapidly learning our exciting industry. When not at work he enjoys walking, cycling, travel and lots of family time. Robin is only too happy to discuss your vehicle requirements and come visit you on site.

Danielle has been the Service Manager for Ashburton Toyota since Mid-2016 and has been with Toyota since 2012. Prior she served her mechanic apprenticeship with Suzuki. She enjoys socialising, snowboarding and spending time with her dogs.

Pam started at Ashburton Toyota in 2013. She enjoys gardening, Hot Rodding and spending time with her grandchildren.

Daniel joined our team as Service Foreman in January 2018, only a couple of months after moving to NZ from his hometown Perth in Scotland. Outside of work he enjoys motorcycling, hiking and camping.

Born and bred in Ashburton Michael started with us in 2016, after working for TJM on the Gold Coast for 5 years. Previously he has worked for Nissan for 12 years. Outside of work he enjoys watching V8 car racing and rugby.

Jesse has stared his apprenticeship with us in 2014. He enjoys hitting the gym and spending time with his family and friends.

Jarrod was born and raised in Ashburton and started his apprenticeship with us in November 2017. In his spare time, he enjoys fishing and riding motorbikes.

Andrew has been with us since 1996 and has seen many changes in the dealership. In his spare time he coaches rugby, plays golf and enjoys a spot of fishing. He is also a volunteer in the Ashburton Fire Brigade.

Sam started with us in 2016 and since then has started an apprenticeship. In his spare time, he enjoys tinkering with his cars, playing basketball and spending time with friends.

Chris was born and raised in Timaru before heading on a rather extended (12 year) OE. After seeing most of the 'other side of the world' Chris returned to Timaru in 2006 and joined our team 3 days later! Chris’s background before joining South Canterbury Toyota was mainly in the banking sector. She enjoys skiing, running, kayaking and spending time with her daughters.