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FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

FEATURE: Pros and cons of cars with brake drums

Whether you’re new to car buying or haven’t purchased a car in many years, it can be challenging to know what to look for when searching for a new vehicle.

There’s so much to consider, including whether you prefer a 3- or 5-door vehicle and a gas, electric or hybrid car.

March 28, 2023
South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

South Cheshire car maker Bentley reveals record 2022 results

Bentley Motors has revealed record financial results for 2022.

The Crewe-based car maker returned operating profits up nearly €1 billion compared to 2018.

March 22, 2023
One injured after car crash at Hatherton near Nantwich

One injured after car crash at Hatherton near Nantwich

A driver was injured after their car crashed flipped on to its roof and caught fire at Hatherton, near Nantwich.

The incident happened on Audlem Road and involved one vehicle, with fire crews from Crewe attending.

March 19, 2023
Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

Monthly Crewe “classic car meet” enjoyed by visitors

By Jonathan White
A monthly ‘Off The Rails Classic Car Meet’ was enjoyed by hundreds at the Crewe Heritage Centre on Vernon Way in Crewe.

The event was free entry and featured dozens of cars, vans, and motorbikes and took place in dry weather.

February 18, 2023
Bentley Motors named as “UK Top Employer” in international awards

Bentley Motors named as “UK Top Employer” in international awards

Bentley Motors has been named as a UK Top Employer by the Top Employers Institute for the 12th year running.

The Crewe-based car marker is the only UK car manufacturer to be included in the list.

January 21, 2023
FEATURE: When should you replace your car tyres?

FEATURE: When should you replace your car tyres?

Car maintenance is something of a hobby for many people across the UK, but this is certainly not the case for every driver.

Indeed, the vast majority of motorists in the UK have relatively little interest in the specifics of caring for their vehicle; their car is a means to an end.

December 5, 2022
FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

FEATURE: How to find the perfect new car

In need of a new car?

This is always a daunting process to go through, but in the current economic climate, it is particularly off-putting with the cost-of-living crisis and the cost of new cars currently so high.

November 30, 2022
Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Driver trapped in car after crash on London Road in Stapeley

Fire crews had to free a driver trapped in a car which crashed on London Road in Stapeley, Nantwich.

The incident happened at around 11.40pm last night (November 26).

November 27, 2022
FEATURE: Part of original Crewe car factory turned into “heritage garage”

FEATURE: Part of original Crewe car factory turned into “heritage garage”

Part of the original Crewe factory site has been repurposed as a home for some of the most historically significant Bentley models from the last 103 years of company history.

The Heritage Garage alongside the existing Bentley Lineage exhibition in CW1 House, provides a showcase for the 42-car-strong Bentley Heritage Collection.

October 22, 2022
FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

FEATURE: The used car market – still the place to be?

If you have been shopping around in the used car market in recent months, it is understandable if you have been a little shocked at the prices you are finding.

There has been a dramatic rise in prices in recent times largely due to a surge in demand following COVID-19 along with the global chip shortage, which has brought the production of new cars down and led more people to the used car market.

August 28, 2022
Car fire causes delays on busy road near Nantwich

Car fire causes delays on busy road near Nantwich

A car fire on a busy road near Nantwich caused delays earlier today.

The vehicle blaze broke out on the A51 Nantwich Road in Wardle at around 10.45am today (April 11).

April 11, 2022
Car fire near Nantwich petrol station forces road closure

Car fire near Nantwich petrol station forces road closure

Sainsbury’s petrol station had to be evacuated after a car burst into flames close by.

The incident happened on the access road to the filling station off the Middlewich Road/Whitehouse Lane roundabout.

March 20, 2022
Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

Crewe car meet features more than 100 vehicles

By Jonathan White
The first monthly ‘Off the rails car meet’ of 2022 took place at the Crewe Heritage Centre.

The event was free entry and featured more than 100 cars, vans, trucks, and motorbikes.

February 1, 2022