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Cooke Howlison Toyota
Welcome to Cooke Howlison Toyota
Cooke Howlison has been a successful, locally owned and operated company since 1895, and we pride ourselves on providing our customers with an exceptional level of service in Dunedin and Balclutha. Our passion is our people - our staff and our customers.
We are proud to offer you the full range of new Toyota vehicles and quality pre-owned passenger and commercial vehicles. With vehicle Finance & Insurance, Fleet, Parts, Service and Grooming; we are a one-stop shop for all your motoring needs.
Come and meet our friendly team today.
Let’s Go Places
Wherever you’re headed, we’re here to help you move forward — with smarter, more flexible mobility for all New Zealanders. Together, we’re driving positive change through lower emissions and stronger community support.
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Community Vans
Our two community vans are just one way we are proudly providing mobility to our community. Available to groups and organisations in our region that need to transport people or goods to games, competitions, or other events – free of charge!
Whether you’re part of a charity, non-profit, school, local sports team, church group, or other organisation, get in touch to see how we can help.
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Windscreen replacement and repairs
From minor chips to full replacements, our Toyota-trained technicians use quality glass and precise calibration to help maintain safety systems and visibility.
Fast Service - 10 Years Plus
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Cooke Howlison LOVES Toyota
Musical Theatre
Our team are proud to support the local performing arts, having sponsored numerous DKCM musical theatre productions over the past 10 years, including Mary Poppins, Wicked, Jersey Boys and most recently, ROCK DIVAS.
Sport Otago
Cooke Howlison Toyota is a proud sponsor of Sport Otago.
Dedicated to enhancing individual and community wellbeing through physical activity, Sport Otago work throughout the Otago region, helping whānau be active every day.
Alongside our sponsorship, we enjoy getting involved in Sport Otago’s annual events, such as the Rainbow Run.
Orokonui Ecosanctuary
Cooke Howlison Toyota is a proud supporter of our local ecosanctuary, Orokonui.
The ecosanctuary aims To restore the ecological integrity of the Orokonui Valley by providing a pest-free environment where existing native species can thrive and into which absent native species can be safely introduced.
Santa Parade
The team at Cooke Howlison Toyota have been participating in the local Santa Parade for decades.
Providing vehicles to tow the floats, as well as drivers, our team enjoys getting in the Christmas spirit every year
Otago Community Hospice
Cooke Howlison Toyota is a proud long-standing supporter of the Otago Community Hospice.
Providing the highest quality specialist palliative care and support to patients and their families throughout Otago, the Otago Community Hospice supports people with terminal illness to live and die well.
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