FJ Chalke & Vale Motors CELEBRATING 90 YEARS 1929 - 2019 Call us today MENU FJ Chalke, a family owned business since 1929 Originally established by Frederick James Chalke in the village of Mere. A small town and civil parish in Wiltshire, Mere lies at the extreme southwestern tip of Salisbury Plain, close to the borders of Somerset and Dorset. Since 1929, the family business has passed through the generations and still features family members James, grandson of the original FJ Chalke and George Chalke, James’ son. With showrooms throughout Somerset and with Jeep coming on board in 2021 we now have seven franchises, the company continues to grow and grow. We’ve made some big changes over the last 90 years, from the buildings we work in, to the brands we partner with and the next stage of our exciting journey is now complete - our multi-million-pound flagship Kia & Nissan showroom at Fusion Park, West Hendford. In 2019 we celebrated our 90th birthday year and we are looking forward to many more! Frederick James Chalke with Grandson, James Chalke Circa 1962 Accident damaged lorry belonging to haulier V J Doggrell of Mere Mrs Dorothy Chalke enjoying a test drive prev next Frederick James Chalke establishes FJ Chalke selling and repairing cars in Mere 1929 David Chalke (son of Frederick) joins the company. The journey begins with Austin, Riley and Triumph 1950 James Chalke (son of David) joins the company 1978 Purchased the Wincanton showroom with Rover 1985 Wincanton welcomes the Nissan franchise 1987 Wincanton showoom moves to the Business Park 1989 Purchased the Yeovil showroom with Nissan 1999 Acquire Gillingham Rover 2003 Mere welcomes the Kia franchise 2004 Purchased Vale Motors with Fiat and Isuzu 2007 Yeovil welcomes the Kia franchise 2009 Vale Motors welcomes the Suzuki franchise 2010 One of only 24 retailers nationwide to sell the all electric Nissan LEAF 2011 FJ Chalke begin a journey to reduce their impact on the environment 2012 FJ Chalke continue to evolve as an environmentally friendly dealer group 2013 95 solar panels installed at the Wincanton showroom 2015 Purchased land for new Dealership in Yeovil 2016 Work begins on the multi-million pound Nissan and Kia showroom at Fusion Park, Yeovil. Estimated completion December 2019 2018 FJ Chalke launch EV-R (Exclusive Vehicle Range), fully customused vans and trucks 2018 FJ Chalke celebrates 90 years in Business 2019 New website to promote EV-R (Exclusive Vehicle Range) is launched 2019 Work is completed on the multi-million pound Nissan and Kia showroom at Fusion Park, Yeovil. Doors opened: 16th December 2019 2019 Vale Motors welcomes the Jeep franchise 2021 Our Vehicles Electric Hybrid Abarth Fiat Isuzu Jeep Kia Nissan Suzuki Our Aftersales Book a Service Book an MOT Parts Service Offers Our Dealership New Cars Used Cars Being Green Motability Offers Business Centre Contact Us Stay Connected Group Facebook Business Centre Facebook Group Twitter COVID-19 Latest Business Update Buying Online Service & MOT Booking Update Leave Feedback © 2021 Bluesky Interactive Ltd | Sitemap | Complaints, Website Privacy & Legal Information | Modern Slavery Act Statement & Policy | FCA Information FJ CHALKE LIMITED Company number 00659059 Registered office address The Talbot Garage, Salisbury Street, Mere Warminster, Wilts, BA12 6HE The cookie settings on this website are set to "allow all cookies". You can adjust your cookie settings at any time in your browser preferences. Find out more