Over 35 years ago, Christopher Wesley-Roads started 'Kimberley Motor Company', a car sales and servicing operation in West Nottinghamshire. In 1980 having out grown the site, he moved to Langley Mill, (on the Notts/Derby border) and setup under his own name. The property was purchased from Bottomleys Cash & Carry, a name a few local people recall fondly. It was however the Boys Grammar School, built over 80 years ago; there are fascinating tales to be heard from older customers recalling their classroom (and headmasters' office!) experiences even to this day.

In 1985, Ashley Chapman was initially appointed as Garage Manager and 6 years later was joined by Anthony Annison to co-ordinate the expanding car sales and servicing operation. Together as key members of the management team, they have developed a thriving business, employing more than 20 members of staff. Following Mr Roads retirement from the business, Chris W Roads Ltd continues to build on over 35 years of success, offering the highest quality cars at the lowest prices, providing the finest after sales service whilst maintaining a warm and welcoming approach to car purchasing.

The site has been modernised with a large showroom, forecourt display and large show areas at the rear, and now a second site across the road which holds the majority of the stock. There is a large well equipped service department incorporating four service bays with car lifts and an MOT inspection pit: the Company's technicians are fully skilled and conversant with most makes of cars. The Service Manager, Ken Shepherd runs an important part of the business and has over 35 years workshop experience. The role of service department is to provide the after sales service for which the business is renowned and to provide back up for the 2 years no quibble parts and labour guarantee which most customers take advantage of. 14 courtesy cars are also available for customers use.

The cars are valeted and prepared to the highest standards in a purpose built on-site valeting department. All are checked on the National HPI register, a service provided at no additional charge. Prior to delivery the cars are put through a thorough pre-delivery inspection & MOT'd as necessary.

Chris W Roads Ltd specialise in new and nearly-new cars like Ford, Vauxhall and Renault, and more recently Toyota, Citroen, Peugeot etc. Whilst also offering a superb selection of low mileage, high quality part-exchange vehicles, the cars are always to the highest standards as they are personally sought and purchased by Anthony. In fact, a significant part of the company's reputation can be attributed to the meticulous standards maintained by the garage. The Company's policy of a constant turnover of stock means the vehicles always represent excellent value for money, with huge savings on new.

Prospective customers are left to browse around at their leisure with help at hand if needed. There are no gimmicks or high pressure selling and the policy is one of an honest approach to establish a customers needs. With the Company also striving to offer after sales service that is second to none - combined with exceptional attention to detail - the majority of customers remain loyal time after time again.