HOME NEW CARS USED CARS BUYING ONLINE ELECTRIC & HYBRID OFFERS SERVICE & TYRES LEASE, FLEET & BUSINESS MOTABILITY MORE CALL US Back You are here: Homepage > About Us ABOUT US Flear & Thomson MAKE AN ENQUIRY VALUE MY VEHICLE CONTACT US ABOUT FLEAR & THOMSON One of the oldest motor retailing companies in Britain, Flear & Thomson was founded as a producer of steam engines and agricultural machinery when the Industrial Revolution was still in full swing. Established by William Flear and David Thomson in 1870, the business achieved notable success in its early years based at Upper Station Road, Dunfermline. Flear took full control of the company in 1891, after Thomson sold his share to emigrate to the USA and work for Andrew Carnegie, Dunfermline’s most famous son. The reputation of the company for engineering excellence spread steadily, with Flear & Thomson becoming internationally renowned as one of the finest suppliers of steam-powered engines and machinery in Britain. Indeed, orders for the company’s equipment came from as far away as New South Wales, where the Hawkesbury Agricultural College paid for the company’s patented turnip-thinning machine. The gradual decline of steam power and the rise of the internal combustion engine saw a shift in the nature of the Flear & Thomson business. From 1927, the company, now under control of Thomson’s son, moved into automotive retail and repairs, selling and servicing Hillman and Humber cars, as well as Commer commercial vehicles. This side of the enterprise became dominant in the succeeding decades, as the postwar boom made vehicle ownership more and more common. During the 1950s, Flear & Thomson became a Limited Company and control passed to Andrew Buchanan, an employee for many years. The business underwent steady expansion under Buchanan and his son George, who took charge of the business in 1972, adding Vauxhall and Fiat franchises to the business. In 1992, the company became the sole appointed dealer for Nissan cars in Fife, starting a 20-year partnership that makes Flear & Thomson the Japanese manufacturer’s second-oldest representative in the UK. The acquisition of the local Kia franchise in 2003 extended the company’s remit . Further expansion in 2017 brought the opening of our second Kia Motors dealership in the City of Stirling followed by the opening of our Kia dealership in Perth on 4th January 2021. Today, Flear & Thomson, in the care of a third generation of Buchanans, looks forward to remaining a trusted and established business serving customers across Fife, Stirlingshire, Perthshire and the surrounding areas. Welcome to Flear & Thomson Dunfermline Welcome to Flear &Thomson Stirling Welcome to Flear & Thomson Perth Mr Flear, Mr Thomson & Staff 1870 Flear and Thomson Mill Wrights & Thresher's 1870 Flear and Thomson Staff 1870 Modern Customer Sitting Area at Flear and Thomson with FREE Wi-Fi & Refreshment's New Technology in FREE Electric Vehicle Charging Station at Flear and Thomson BACK TO TOP Company Info Terms & Conditions Privacy Policy Site Map 128-140 Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, United Kingdom, KY12 8AN Reg Office: 128-140, Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, Fife, KY12 8AN Reg. Company Number: SC028660 VAT Reg. No. 356175737 FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE Flear and Thomson (Perth) Limited, Flear & Thomson(Stirling), Flear & Thomson Ltd are authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority for consumer credit activity and our registration number are Perth: 942954, Stirling:791864, Dunfermline:309795. Registered Office Address:128-140 Pittencrieff Street, Dunfermline, KY12 8AN. Data protection No:Z7121904. Permitted activities include acting as a credit broker not a lender. We can introduce you to a limited number of finance providers and do not charge fees for our Consumer Credit services. We may receive a payment(s) or other benefits from finance providers should you decide to enter into an agreement with them. The payment we receive may vary between finance providers and product types. The payment received does not impact the finance rate offered. All finance applications are subject to status, terms and conditions apply, UK residents only, 18’s or over, Guarantees may be required. NetDirector ® - Automotive Ecommerce change cookie settings This site uses cookies and related technologies for site operation, analytics and third party advertising purposes as described in our Privacy and Data Processing Policy. You may choose to consent to our use of these technologies, or further manage your preferences. To opt-out of sharing with third parties information related to these technologies, select "Manage Settings" or submit a Do Not Sell My Personal Information request. MANAGE SETTINGS ACCEPT RECOMMENDED