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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 Balclutha and Dunedin. Our passion is our people - our staff and our customers.
We are able to offer you the full range of new Toyota vehicles, Toyota Signature Class used vehicles, as well as other quality used passenger and commercial vehicles. With vehicle Finance and Insurance, Parts, Grooming and Service; we are a one-stop shop for all your motoring needs.
Come and meet our friendly team today.
Covid-19 Traffic Light phases
Our Toyota Stores are here to serve their local communities across the country with your vehicle purchasing and servicing needs. Our customer and staff safety is a priority to us, so our Stores are doing everything that is needed to keep you safe during the different COVID-19 Traffic Light phases.
Come and Meet Our Friendly Team Today
Cooke Howlison, Local Since 1895
Fire Brigade
We have assisted the Balclutha Volunteer Fire Brigade to purchase and kit out a Toyota Hilux 4WD to enable them to get to places where the fire engine can’t or when needed for extra assistance. The team at Balclutha give freely of their time with four staff members volunteer firemen at three local fire brigades.
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.
Alzheimer’s Otago
Alzheimers Otago provides support to people with dementia and their families across all of Otago.
Cooke Howlison had supported Alzheimers Otago since 2008 and along with some local grants provided the organisation with a new Toyota Corolla.
Department of Conservation
Together with Otago’s Department of Conservation, Cooke Howlison Toyota ran a Wild Dunedin competition to encourage ecosystems to flourish throughout Otago.
Participants made bug motels out of natural materials around the house and backyard.
The activity also qualified children to receive a Toyota Kiwi Guardians medal.
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
Edgar Centre
Cooke Howlison Toyota is a proud supporter of the Edgar Centre.
Our partnership with the Edgar Centre reaches far and wide into the community through sports, theatre, conferences and more.
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