A NEW £5 million state-of-the-art car showroom has opened in Ayr.

Macklin Motors has added the Toyota centre on Heathfield Road to its growing presence in the west of Scotland, following the award of the Toyota franchise from the manufacturer in 2022.

The new Ayr centre boasts a range of facilities, including a main showroom, valet building, MOT and servicing area, and 360 parking spaces for display and customer vehicles.

Macklin Motors Toyota Ayr is led by Angus Mclelland, who is well known by Toyota customers in the area, having managed the previous Toyota centre for more than 15 years.

The centre has also welcomed back master technician, John White, who is a former national technician of the year for the brand.

General manager Chris McKenzie said: "I’m really pleased we are able to bring Toyota back to the people of Ayr and delighted that a familiar face to many, Angus, will be managing the centre.

“Toyota is producing lots of fantastic new models like the Aygo X, Yaris Cross, and the All-Electric Toyota bZ4X – and we will have plenty of used cars available too.

"There is something for everyone. We hope to provide convenient and high-quality service aligned to our other Macklin Motors Toyota centres already open in Glasgow and Hamilton.”

Robert Forrester, chief executive of the firm, added: "The opening of our new Toyota Ayr centre is a testament to our commitment to providing excellent service and quality vehicles to our customers in the West of Scotland.

“We are proud to continue our relationship with Toyota GB and look forward to serving the Ayr community with the same level of dedication that our Glasgow and Hamilton customers have come to expect."

To celebrate the opening, a grand event is planned from September 26-29, where customers and visitors will have the opportunity to explore the new facilities.