About Us
The people and history behind Ebbett Volkswagen Hamilton
Hamilton – 51-55 Te Kowhai Road East
Management
Poll Oosthuizen
Dealer Principal
021 564 499
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I strongly believe that it is neither the product or price advantage that what makes us better or different to any other dealership. What defines us is our people, our team and culture, and our amazing customers.
Come visit us or give us a call and see for yourself what makes us New Zealand’s most awarded Volkswagen dealership.
Sales and Finance
Donavan Roelofse
Sales Manager
021 0885 1584
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Donavan moved to New Zealand in 2015 and since then he has been part of the Ebbett Volkswagen family. Donavan brings over 12 years automotive sales experience and enjoys working with the Ebbett team.
Stephanie Whittred
Finance and Fleet Consultant
022 156 1524
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Steph has been with Ebbett VW since 2016 and looks after our corporate fleet customers and handles all things finance-related. With a customer-centric attitude and passion for adding value to businesses, Steph loves the diversity of her role and can’t wait to help you get into your next VW
Darren Hinz
Sales Consultant
027 2148 143
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Originally born and raised in South Waikato, Darren and his family have now called Hamilton home for the last 16 years. “I love the Ebbett teams’ commitment to putting the customer first.” Darren enjoys the challenge of helping his clients find the right vehicle and believes in a friendly, no pressure approach to selling. “It’s all about working with the customer, listening to their needs, and finding a solution that makes them smile.”
David van der Meulen
Sales Consultant
021 255 7478
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David has been working in the automotive industry with Volkswagen for the past 15 years. He is very passionate about customer satisfaction and loves working with people to achieve the desired result and seeing a smile on customers faces.
Lin Bi
Sales Consultant
021 035 8814
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Lin came to New Zealand in 2002 to chase new opportunities. He worked in hospitality in Auckland gaining a wealth of customer service skills. After sensing it was time for a change, Lin moved into the automotive industry and has now brought his 4 years of experience to the Ebbett Volkswagen team, joining us in May.
Rohan Bate
Sales Support
022 411 5754
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Rohan started off his journey within the Ebbett Group working as a Groomer, then in August 2017 moving to Ebbett Volkswagen’s parts department as a Warehouse Storeperson and now into the Ebbett Volkswagen sales team as Sales Support. He has recently finished his studies at the University of Waikato, majoring in mechanical engineering and business and management. Rohan has become very passionate about the Volkswagen brand and you will always find him with a big smile on his face.
Service
Carl Hayman
Service Manager
07 838 2949
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Carl has over 18 years of industry experience and more than 5 of those are with Volkswagen. He has an exceptional reputation for customer service, a passion for european vehicles, and driving anything with horsepower.
Kerrie-Anne Smith
Service Advisor
07 903 2086
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Kerrie-Anne started with us in September 2017. She has been in customer service for close to 10 years, 5 of those in the automotive industry. Kerrie-Anne enjoys pin-up and attending hot rod shows whenever she can.
Ari Isaacs
Service Advisor
07 903 2086
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Ari joined Ebbett VW in 2018 as a technician and since has moved on to become a service advisor. Ari has a long history with the brand and has been part of the VW group since 2012. His journey with the brand first started in South Africa where he worked similar roles.
Ethan Middleton
Service Advisor
07 903 2086
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Ethan joined Ebbett Volkswagen in January 2020 and has worked in the automotive industry for over 6 years – 5 of those as a service advisor. Ethan is an avid car and motorbike enthusiast and he is very much looking forward to the future of the automotive industry.
Brendon Stewart
Warranty Administrator
07 838 2949
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Brendon joined Ebbett Volkswagen in 2019, coming from a background in aviation where he worked as an Aircraft Engineer. Brendon is no stranger to the automotive industry, he previously completed an automotive apprenticeship with Waikato Toyota.
Parts
Mikey Stobbs
Parts Manager
07 903 2088
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Mike is passionate about the technology and intricate items that make up today’s engines which he gets to work with closely in the parts department. With 11 years in the vehicle industry, Mike is one of Ebbett’s excellent parts specialists who enjoys working with the people and variety of vehicles every day at Ebbett.
Ryan Bos
Parts Advisor
07 903 2088
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Ryan has been working in the automotive industry since he finished with school and enjoys the constant learning that comes from working in the ever-changing automotive industry. He has completed an automotive apprenticeship with Ebbett VW and enjoys working with a premium vehicle brand.
Matt Martin
Parts Advisor
07 903 2088
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Matt joins the Ebbett Volkswagen team having worked in the parts department at Ebbett Foton. Matt has a degree in Quantity Surveying from Wintec but is passionate about the automotive industry and is enjoying working in the fast paced world of motoring.
Aodan Wyndham-Smith
Warehouse Storeman
07 903 2088
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Aodan joined Ebbett Volkswagen in August 2020 after working in the hospitality industry for over 5 years after completing his qualifications at WINTEC. Aodan plays a lot of hockey in his spare time and is an avid car enthusiast. He is very much looking forward to building his career in the automotive industry.
Administration and Marketing
Dylan Jordan
Admin Manager
07 838 2949
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Dylan joined Ebbett Volkswagen in January 2017. He is looking forward to learning the Ebbett way of doing things while utilizing the skills he gained during his university studies.
Eden Garton
Administrator
07 838 2949
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Eden has been with Ebbett Volkswagen since September 2017. Eden moved to Hamilton from Auckland where she worked in the fitness industry. Since being with VW,
Eden has really grown to love the brand and is excited to learn more and grow within the company.
Yolanda Bekker
Administrator
07 838 2949
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Yolanda joined Ebbett Volkswagen in 2020, not long after moving to New Zealand in the previous year. Yolanda brings with her over 8 years of experience in customer service and the motor industry. She is very excited about her role and feels proud to be part of the Ebbett Volkswagen team.
Naoya Todoroki
Marketing Manager
07 838 2949
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Naoya has been in the automotive industry since 2016 and has worked across 16 different vehicle brands during this time. He loves all the new technology and features which come with modern cars and is excited about what the future has in store for the industry.
Savanna Scott
Marketing Co-ordinator
07 838 2949
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Savanna joined the Ebbett team in 2020 after graduating university. Most of her life has revolved around technology and so it’s no surprise she grew up to study digital business and marketing. The automotive industry offers the innovation, technology and movement that she desires to be a part of.
Ebbett Volkswagen Hamilton Dealership
Here at Ebbett Volkswagen Hamilton, we are passionate about our vehicles. With a strong history behind it, Volkswagen has come a long way from designing the original Beetle in 1931 to the fuel-saving BlueMotion technologies that are developed in their modern vehicles.
Here on Te Kowhai Road East in Hamilton, we’re proud to offer the full range – from the legendary Golf to the ground-breaking Touareg SUV. We appreciate how important it is for us to find out what you want/need out of a vehicle so that we can offer you the best solution possible. Whether you are after cutting edge technology, lists of features or incredible value, you can trust us to find you the perfect Volkswagen for you.
For us it’s not a one-off transactional experience with our customers, we are here to look after your vehicle with our after-sales service too. Our experienced and qualified Volkswagen technicians will have your vehicle servicing and car repair needs covered.
Over 90 Years Of Service
From humble beginnings in 1928 to what we are today, the Ebbett group has stood up to the tests of time and built relationships with kiwis who span generations.
Choose your new vehicle with confidence, knowing that Ebbett has been a trusted name in the automobile business for over 90 years! With fifteen dealerships throughout the North Island, representing eleven of the finest automobile marques in the world, the Ebbett Group offers you a large selection of new cars, used cars and light commercials, with delivery able to be arranged nationwide.
