Harwoods is a privately owned automotive retail group based on the south coast of England, serving customers from across Hampshire, Sussex and beyond. Our established family business, with a reputation for high standards, was founded in 1931– so we are true experts in our field.
Harwoods was established by Wally Harwood, father of Guy Harwood and was based at London Road Pulborough.
1965-1996, Guy began riding out for Ryan Price at Findon at the age of 18, Guy would go on to win 40 point to point winners and 14 National Hunt Races. Over the next few years he started working as a pupil assistant trainer to Bryan Marshall when he was 21 and five years later in 1965 he commenced training under permit.
Owned Petworth, Pulborough and Storrington Harwoods Garages during that time and went on to buy Coombelands Farm, where he developed Coombelands Racing Stables.
Guy joins the garage business full time during 1992. The size and profile of the Group is increased as is the investment and management structure.
"Being a family owned business for over 80 years gives us all something to be really proud to feel a part of, and makes going that extra mile simply part of our day-to-day roles. Our teams are more experienced, more talented, and they all live and breathe the Harwoods brand ethos of 'putting our customers first' on every occasion".
William has joined Harwoods as the company chairman, to help steer our business towards our vision and a bright future. With a wealth of experience in the finance sector, William is currently Chairman of Ambac (UK) Ltd and of Allied Irish Bank UK plc. William is also Chair of the Board Risk Committee and NED on the Board of Citibank Global Markets Ltd, and a member of both the Audi and Remuneration Committees.
Archie grew up with the business and was officially appointed to the board of management in 2012 as Business Development Director before becoming CEO in 2018. As the original and passionate advocate of our transformation journey whilst he was CEO, Archie stepped into the role of Director in 2023 to work across the organisation supporting the CEO and leadership team with the intensification of focus on the delivery of measurable business benefits. In his spare time, Archie spends time with family and friends socialising, playing tennis and on ski's.
Guy, Harwoods' Finance Director since 2019, brings over 25 years of motor trade experience, including roles at premium manufacturers and top UK retailers. Formerly a co-owner of a successful dealer group, Guy has also served as Group Operations Director and Franchise Director. In his leisure time, he prioritizes family, cycling, and completing endurance challenges like triathlons and iconic rides such as London to Paris.
Nick has worked in the motor trade since 1997, and joined Harwoods in 2012 as Head of Business at Audi Five Oaks, before moving to Portsmouth Audi in 2013. As of 2026, Nick is the Operations Director covering all brands within the Group. Outside of work Nick fills his spare time socialising with friends and family, with the occasional game of golf.
Amanda was brought up at Coombelands Racing Stables in Pulborough, where her father Guy Harwood trained over 1600 winners, 30 of which were at Group 1 Level including Champion racehorse Dancing Brave. Amanda rode successfully as an amateur jockey winning 90 races, and became the first lady to ride in the Champion Hurdle at the 1990 Cheltenham Festival. She also rode as an event rider, winning the three-day event at Punchestown in Ireland and represented England in Italy later that year. In 1996, Amanda took over the racehorse training licence at Coombelands Stables from her father Guy, and have since trained over 680 winners. Coombelands Racing Stables is a family run business, with her husband Mark and children Ryan and Emma taking an active part. Amanda takes much pride in providing a good service to our loyal owners and staff.
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