About us
The people and history behind Ebbett Škoda
Management
Andrew Unternahrer
Dealer Principal
029 771 1483
andrew@ebbett.co.nz
Andrew is an extremely experienced member of the Ebbett Audi and Ebbett Škoda team having been in the industry since 2002. With vast experience within the automotive industry managing dealerships in Auckland and Waikato, he has been part of an evolving industry. Andrew enjoys working within the Ebbett Group and in his time with the business has won numerous Dealer of the Year awards as well as gaining huge recognition within the industry for his successes within the dealerships. Andrew believes it is the people, staff and our wonderful customers who make a successful business that he enjoys working in.
Sales
Willem Pieterse
Sales Manager
020 4138 8462
willemp@ebbett.co.nz
Originally born and raised in Pretoria in South Africa, Willem now calls Hamilton his home. Willem started as a supermarket shelf packer, grew within the group and climbed the ladder from the bottom. Prior to joining Ebbett Škoda he was the Regional Manager for the largest Supermarket chain in Africa, Shoprite Checkers. Willem joined Ebbett a year ago and says he enjoys the friendliness of his colleagues and the honesty, care and integrity of the company.
Scott Sadgrove
Sales Specialist
021 814 105
scotts@ebbett.co.nz
Scott has been a petrol head for as long as he can remember and that naturally lead him to a career in the motor industry. He originally started selling cars in Auckland before moving down to Cambridge in 2018. A passion for all things automotive and exceptional customer service has made Ebbetts a great fit. Outside of the working week Scott has a love of both two and four wheeled motorsports. He closely follows both the MotoGP and Formula 1 championships and on fine weekend days can often be found exploring Waikato on his motorbike.
Mathew Bunn
Sales Specialist
022 380 9846
mathewb@ebbett.co.nz
Mathew has a wealth of customer service skills from his time working in sales roles for various Building material suppliers. After 7 years in the construction industry, he decided it was time to jump into a new challenge, and vehicle sales was a natural fit for him. Mathew joined Ebbett in September 2022 and says he enjoys the fantastic company culture, plus the great yarns with the many characters who also work in the business. In his spare time, if he’s not getting stuck into the vege garden, he’s out exploring Waikato back roads on his dual-purpose motorcycle.
Ashton Hassell
Sales Support
07 837 3737
Ashtonh@ebbett.co.nz
Ashton started out in the automotive industry straight out of high school as a service groomer for Mercedes in 2019, and then progressing into the service department. Joining Ebbett Škoda, he helps support the sales team and is learning to be a salesman and hopes to move into a full-time sales role one day in the future.
Ashton has always liked cars and have been brought up around them. When not working and supporting the culture of the business, he is out riding his motorcycle.
Finance & insurance
Luzzane Tomé
F&I Manager
07 903 2240
luzzane@ebbett.co.nz
Luzzane has over 10 years of industry experience and has moved through the Ebbett Audi and Ebbett Škoda ranks to her current role as Finance and Insurance Manager. Coming from a family where her dad, brothers and husband are automotive technicians, it is no surprise that Luzzane has a passion for cars!
Aftersales
Brendon Irving
Parts Manager
07 903 2240
birving@ebbett.co.nz
Brendon started with the Ebbett Group in 2006 where he was a parts junior and moved to Ebbett Škoda in 2019 to become a parts manager. He enjoys all motorsports, as well as baseball and ice hockey. Brendon has had a passion for cars his whole life and enjoys working with the Škoda brand.
Paul De Ryke
Parts Advisor
07 903 2240
paul@ebbett.co.nz
With over 30 years of Ebbett experience, Paul still enjoys learning about the wide variety of new models on offer, each with unique challenges associated to them. Paul has had a general love for cars spanning his entire career.
Tinesh Nadason
Service Advisor
07 837 3737
tineshn@ebbett.co.nz
Tinesh has joined the team with over 9 years experience in the automotive industry, including mechanical, service advisory, warranty and parts. Formerly an assistant in parts with another Škoda dealership, he brings a wealth of knowledge to the Ebbett Skoda team. With customer service at the forefront of his skills, he is there to help our customers with their servicing needs when visiting the dealership.
Administration
Linda Bishop
Administration Manager
07 903 2080
lindab@ebbett.co.nz
Linda moved to NZ with her family (husband and 2 daughters) in 2008 from the UK (where she served in the Royal Navy for 20 years as a Payroll/Admin NCO). Most recently employed by Waikato Regional Council Civil Defence Emergency Management. Linda has made the move to the Ebbett Audi and Ebbett Škoda Group as she’s lifelong fan of the brand (only ever owned Audi cars) so where better to work to further broaden her horizons!
Tracy Richards
Reception/Admin Support
07 837 3737
tracy@ebbett.co.nz
Tracy has been with the Ebbett Audi and Škoda team since 2017. She initially joined us as the Cafe Manager of Osten, and then moved into Admin Support and Reception role around 2021. Tracy is a people person, and many of our customers will have meet her as the first point of contact when visiting the Ebbett Škoda dealership. She can be found in a Sqaush court or out playing Netball when not in the office. With three children, 2 boys and a girl, she is a very busy mum. Tracy has great organisation skills and energy to get tasks done, and this helps play a key part in what Tracy does for the business every day.
Ebbett Škoda dealership
Here at Ebbett Škoda we are passionate about our “simply clever” vehicles. Škoda is one of the fastest growing companies in Europe, and has built a deserved reputation for quality design, innovation, reliability and safety. Here on the corner of Grey & Clyde Streets in Hamilton we’re proud to offer the full range – from the nifty Fabia hatch to the multi award winning Kodiaq SUV.
We appreciate how important it is to listen to what you want out of a vehicle so that we can offer you the best solution possible. Whether you are after cutting edge technology, heaps of features or incredible value you can trust us to find you the perfect Škoda 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. Our experienced and qualified Škoda technicians will have your vehicle servicing and car repair needs covered.
Company history
Choose your new vehicle with confidence, knowing that Ebbett has been a trusted name in the automobile business since 1928! 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.
