- Tomlinson Motor Company will open its second family-owned dealership, Sunday Drive, in St. Augustine by March with a no-hassle car buying model.
- Sunday Drive will hire about 30 employees and features a coastal design to create a relaxed, customer-friendly atmosphere distinct from big box stores.
Gainesville’s Tomlinson Motor Company is expanding to St. Augustine with the family-owned dealership’s second location slated to open in February or March.
The new storefront, named Sunday Drive, will be located off Interstate 95 on State Road 16 in St. Augustine.
According to a press release, Sunday Drive will remain family-owned and aim to bring St. Augustine the same “customer-first car buying experience” implemented in Gainesville with low-mileage and certified used vehicles, non-commissioned staff and no dealer fees.
Sunday Drive will hire around 30 employees in St. Augustine and add more roles to its current Gainesville staff of 20.
“We love the name Sunday Drive because it captures the whole vibe of our dealerships and the experience that we want customers to have,” said Tomlinson Motor Company co-owner Tami Tomlinson in the release. “We’ve been family owned and operated in Gainesville for over 30 years, and we’re excited to bring that same relaxed, no-hassle business model to the beach.”
According to the release, plans for Sunday Drive started almost five years ago when the Tomlinson family saw St. Augustine as the perfect market for a dealership experience centered around transparency, comfort and simplicity.
Tomlinson Motor Company built the new St. Augustine location with a coastal design aiming to avoid the feel of a “big box store.”
Tomlinson said they wanted the dealership to feel approachable and like a place where customers could take their time and enjoy the car-buying process.
“St. Augustine is a special place, and we’re excited to become part of the community,” she said.
For more information and opening updates, visit SundayDrive.com.