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What those numbers on your car repair quote actually mean

What those numbers on your car repair quote actually mean

You’re staring at a repair quote. There’s a line for parts, one for labour, maybe a diagnostic fee, VAT tacked on, and a total at the bottom. Looks simple enough, right?

Except the numbers on that page don’t always mean what you think they mean—and that’s not necessarily the garage trying to pull a fast one.

June 16, 2026
How much deposit should you put down on a car?

How much deposit should you put down on a car?

Your deposit sets the tone for the whole deal.

Put down more money, and you cut your loan, lower your monthly cost, and reduce the risk of paying interest on more than you need.

May 23, 2026
Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

Car crashes into side of pub in Worleston near Nantwich

This was the scene after a driver lost control and ploughed their car into the side of a busy pub near Nantwich.

The incident happened at the Royal Oak pub on Main Road in Worleston.

April 25, 2026
Is an electric car actually good for family life?

Is an electric car actually good for family life?

Every parent in Cheshire has had the same conversation at the school gate.

Someone’s just picked up an electric car, and the questions start flying.

April 22, 2026
Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

Nantwich man jailed for using car as weapon at victim

A Nantwich man has been jailed for more than five years after he drove a car at another man in Newcastle-under-Lyme.

Andrew Paul Whalley, 34, was jailed for five years and four months at Stoke-on-Trent Crown Court after he admitted section 18 – wounding with intent, affray and driving a motor vehicle dangerously.

March 27, 2026
Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors set to make hundreds of workers redundant

Bentley Motors today announced they are set to make hundreds of redundancies from its South Cheshire luxury car plant as part of “long-term competitiveness and operational efficiency”.

They said a consultation programme affecting management, agency and non-manufacturing employees will begin.

March 17, 2026
Is bad credit score holding Liverpudlians back from a better car?

Is bad credit score holding Liverpudlians back from a better car?

A poor credit score can feel like a dead end, especially when you’re applying for a car loan.

You’ve found the right car, you know what you can afford each month, but then the dreaded rejection letter arrives.

March 5, 2026
Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

Deadline for Bentley Motors 2026 apprenticeship programme looms

South Cheshire luxury car maker Bentley Motors has opened applications for its 2026 Apprenticeship Programme.

The firm, based on Pyms Lane in Crewe, is now inviting the next generation of talent to begin their careers with one of the world’s most iconic automotive brands.

February 19, 2026
Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

Man arrested after car collides with parked vehicle in Nantwich

A man has been arrested after a car crashed into parked vehicle on Queens Drive in Nantwich.

Police say the incident happened shortly after 1am today (Monday February 16th).

February 16, 2026
Bentley Motors to create 65 new early careers posts

Bentley Motors to create 65 new early careers posts

Bentley Motors is to create 65 new vacancies in 2026 as part of the company’s early careers programme.

The Crewe-based luxury car maker, which employs around 3,000 people across South Cheshire, has welcomed its 2025 early careers cohort of apprentices, industrial placements and graduates.

November 3, 2025
Woman, 31, arrested after crash leaves car on roof on busy Nantwich road

Woman, 31, arrested after crash leaves car on roof on busy Nantwich road

A woman has been arrested after a car careered out of control and crashed onto its roof on a busy Nantwich road.

The 31-year-old was arrested on suspicion of drink driving following the incident on Queen’s Drive.

October 15, 2025
Emergency crews called as car crashes into building in Stapeley

Emergency crews called as car crashes into building in Stapeley

A car has crashed into a row of retail units near the Co-op store in Stapeley, Nantwich, earlier today.

Emergency crews were called out to the scene around midday today (October 11th) and found a small grey car had hit a wall between two of the stores.

October 11, 2025
LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

LETTER: A heartfelt thank you to a helpful officer

Dear Editor
I’d like to take a moment to share a recent experience that left me feeling incredibly grateful and reminded me of the quiet dedication our local police officers show every day.

Last week, I found myself in a bit of a predicament when my car suddenly broke down at the Cheerbrook roundabout in Willaston.

July 14, 2025