Snows Motor Group has opened its new Toyota and Lexus dealership in Dorset, creating more than a dozen jobs after significant investment.

The new dealership is in Discovery Court Business Centre, Wallisdown Road, about five miles from the town centres of Bournemouth and Poole.

The dealership is Snows’ eleventh Toyota showroom, with another having opened in Salisbury recently. Snows now operates four Lexus outlets, with others in Exeter, Hedge End and Plymouth.

Among the facilities at the new Dorset dealership are a spacious car park, with a number of disabled bays; a comfortable waiting area with complimentary refreshments plus wi-fi; and several charging points for electric vehicles.

A number of opening offers are currently in place, including discounts on new and used vehicle purchases, and the chance to claim a free MOT when carried out at the same time as a service on a Toyota or Lexus vehicle.

Richard Morgan, head of Snows Motor Group’s Toyota and Lexus division, said: ‘‘‘We’re especially proud of the workshop at the new site – it’s a truly impressive operation. It’s spacious, modern and well-equipped, with manufacturer-trained technicians on hand to make sure customers’ cars are kept in tip-top condition.

Snows Motor Group has undergone considerable expansion in recent years but remains a family-run business operating more than 50 franchised car dealerships plus a number of used car centres and standalone approved service facilities.