The Team

MARTIN WALMSLEY
Founder

CARS. A simple word, right? Not to me though. To me they are such a lot more than just a simple noun and one of the first words you learn to spell at primary school. “Martin!”, my parents would shout, “Have you finished your homework?”. To be honest, the answer would most likely have been a no. I was most likely polishing my Bburago Ferrari’s, Lamborghini’s and Porsche (Mclaren didn’t produce road cars until 1992 and I was valeting the real thing from then!).

During my GCSE’s, I would look forward to Saturdays where I’d cycle to Alan Kerr BMW in Warwick and valet and polish BMW for their lucky new owners. After GCSE’s, this Saturday pilgrimage became a full time employment where year on year I’d learn about my trade from the tyre tread up.

Alan Kerr became Sytner and Sytner became Damon Hill. Nick Whale then followed with Rybrook shortly afterwards. Great colleagues and customers were met and wonderful relationships forged.

With new skills being developed with every change of ownership I was truly able to see and feel what practices really worked and most importantly, which did not.

In 2013 and with a “meant to be” amalgamation of my two wonderful sons names, Oscar Jacobs was formed.

The business, putting clients and customers needs above spreadsheets and statistics, has enabled me offer a service unaffected by KPI or management agenda.

If you, like me, see “Cars” as more than a simple noun then I’d be delighted to meet you and help your next automotive journey, be your very best.

MATT NOBLE

20 years experience working for BMW in Warwickshire and the West Midlands has given Matt an excellent grounding for a new challenge at Oscar Jacobs and the freedom that an independent dealer gives you. 

The opportunity to explore new marques is one that Matt is relishing whilst being able to provide a far more personal and tailored service while not being restricted to a single manufacturer and their regulations.

Outside of Oscar Jacobs Matt enjoys time with his family as well as having an ‘unhealthy’ obsession with cycling and enjoys football, hiking and music.

In memory of our colleague
MIKE ASHMORE

Before joining us at OJ, Mike spent many happy years working across the Middle East and Europe within the Arabian Horse industry. He was responsible for the training, showing, breeding, and marketing of world-class Arabians, achieving outstanding success with numerous International and National Championship titles. Along the way, he built lasting friendships with people who shared not only his love of Arabian horses but also his other great passion — supercars.

Mike also sourced and supplied many prestigious marques to customers in Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and Russia. Known for his dedication, he always delivered with warmth, professionalism, and a true commitment to five-star service.

Away from work, Mike and his wife Andrea enjoyed country life with their dogs, spending time outdoors, dining out, following football and rugby, and, of course, sharing their love of Arabian horses and supercars.

Mike will be deeply missed by all who knew him.