Celebrating 60 Years of Bardsleys – A Family Legacy in Atherton

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Ciceley Commercials was delighted to join the celebrations for Bardsleys’ 60th anniversary, marking six decades since David Bardsley first founded the family-run garage and recovery business in Atherton.

The event was a real celebration of community and legacy, with professional photography capturing the day, a pizza van serving up fresh slices, a DJ keeping the atmosphere lively, and a charity raffle to round things off. We were pleased to contribute by donating a Ciceley jacket for the raffle.

It’s been our pleasure to work with Bardsleys recently, most notably handing over two new Mercedes-Benz Citan vans to support their operations. Seeing these vehicles on display among the anniversary celebrations was a proud moment for both our teams.

The Bardsleys family put on a fantastic day, with lots of displays set up to showcase their history, growth, and commitment to service – looking nothing short of amazing.

From their beginnings in 1964 under David Bardsley’s vision to the thriving business they are today, Bardsleys continues to stand as a trusted name in garage services and vehicle recovery. We’re proud to celebrate alongside them and look forward to seeing their next chapter unfold.

👉 Learn more about their journey: Bardsleys Website

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It was a pleasure to welcome Richard Skidmore to our new Eurocentral dealership yesterday, on what was an incredibly significant day as he was announced as the new Managing Director of Daimler Truck UK.

Firstly, congratulations to Richard on his well-deserved appointment. With his extensive industry knowledge, strong leadership and deep understanding of both our network and our customers, there’s no doubt he is exceptionally well placed to lead Daimler Truck UK into its next chapter. Building on the strong growth and success achieved by Daimler Truck in recent years, we are confident Richard will continue to drive the business forward. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership under his leadership.

Richard`s visit also provided the perfect opportunity to showcase the fantastic progress being made on our new £8 million, state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Daimler Buses dealership at Eurocentral.

The project is progressing exactly as planned, with the facility firmly on track for completion in October, ahead of welcoming our first customers in the first week of November. Each week brings us closer to opening what will be one of the UK’s most advanced commercial vehicle dealerships, delivering an exceptional experience for customers across Scotland and providing a first-class environment for our colleagues and manufacturer partners.

Thank you to Richard for taking the time to visit us during such an exciting week. We look forward to welcoming you back when the doors officially open.

#MercedesBenzTrucks #DaimlerTruckUK #Eurocentral #CommercialVehicles

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It was a pleasure to welcome Richard Skidmore to our new Eurocentral dealership yesterday, on what was an incredibly significant day as he was announced as the new Managing Director of Daimler Truck UK.

Firstly, congratulations to Richard on his well-deserved appointment. With his extensive industry knowledge, strong leadership and deep understanding of both our network and our customers, there’s no doubt he is exceptionally well placed to lead Daimler Truck UK into its next chapter. Building on the strong growth and success achieved by Daimler Truck in recent years, we are confident Richard will continue to drive the business forward. We look forward to continuing to strengthen our partnership under his leadership.

Richard's visit also provided the perfect opportunity to showcase the fantastic progress being made on our new £8 million, state-of-the-art Mercedes-Benz Trucks and Daimler Buses dealership at Eurocentral.

The project is progressing exactly as planned, with the facility firmly on track for completion in October, ahead of welcoming our first customers in the first week of November. Each week brings us closer to opening what will be one of the UK’s most advanced commercial vehicle dealerships, delivering an exceptional experience for customers across Scotland and providing a first-class environment for our colleagues and manufacturer partners.

Thank you to Richard for taking the time to visit us during such an exciting week. We look forward to welcoming you back when the doors officially open.

#MercedesBenzTrucks #DaimlerTruckUK #Eurocentral #CommercialVehicles

🚨 We`re Hiring – Service Advisor 🚨

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and looking for your next career move?

We`re looking for a Service Advisor to join our award-winning team at Ciceley Commercials Darwen.

As the first point of contact for our customers, you`ll play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained and returned to the road as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you`re organised, customer-focused and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we`d love to hear from you. View the full job description and apply on our website.

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🚨 We're Hiring – Service Advisor 🚨

Are you passionate about delivering exceptional customer service and looking for your next career move?

We're looking for a Service Advisor to join our award-winning team at Ciceley Commercials Darwen.

As the first point of contact for our customers, you'll play a key role in ensuring vehicles are maintained and returned to the road as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you're organised, customer-focused and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we'd love to hear from you. View the full job description and apply on our website.

What a fantastic day at our Ciceley golf day at @boltonoldlinksgolf ⛳

The weather may have tested us with a wet start, but once the skies cleared it turned into a brilliant day of golf, great company, and friendly competition.

We`re also delighted to have raised £535 for @eastlancshospice – a cause that means so much to our team and local community. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and helped make the day such a success.

Take a look at some of the highlights from a memorable day on the course! 🎥🏌️‍♂️💙

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What a fantastic day at our Ciceley golf day at @boltonoldlinksgolf ⛳

The weather may have tested us with a wet start, but once the skies cleared it turned into a brilliant day of golf, great company, and friendly competition.

We're also delighted to have raised £535 for @eastlancshospice – a cause that means so much to our team and local community. A huge thank you to everyone who took part, donated, and helped make the day such a success.

Take a look at some of the highlights from a memorable day on the course! 🎥🏌️‍♂️💙

To celebrate our recent recognition as Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year and Service Team of the Year, colleagues across the group enjoyed a well-earned lunch from @gogetstuffed 🍟

A huge thank you to Team Ciceley for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These awards are yours. 👏

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To celebrate our recent recognition as Mercedes-Benz Dealer of the Year and Service Team of the Year, colleagues across the group enjoyed a well-earned lunch from @gogetstuffed 🍟

A huge thank you to Team Ciceley for your hard work, dedication and commitment. These awards are yours. 👏

What would your walk in song be? #entrance #music #officehumour #mercedesbenz #walkin

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What would your walk in song be? #entrance #music #officehumour #mercedesbenz #walkin

STOP SCROLLING! Call us and give the code ‘ LUTON750 ‘ for a further £750 off the marked price! #exclusive #offer #mercedesbenz #sprinter #luton

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STOP SCROLLING! Call us and give the code ‘ LUTON750 ‘ for a further £750 off the marked price! #exclusive #offer #mercedesbenz #sprinter #luton

Blind guessing what van it is, based on nothing but sounds 👀 #mercedesbenz #vans #humour #vito #esprinter

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Blind guessing what van it is, based on nothing but sounds 👀 #mercedesbenz #vans #humour #vito #esprinter

A fantastic review for our Used Van Sales Executive, Mike Bishop, at Blackburn 👏

Delivering excellent customer service, expert advice and a smooth handover experience is what it’s all about — well done Mike.

If you`re in the market for a used vehicle, please take a look at our stock page now: https://www.ciceley.com/ciceley-vans/new-used-van-stock/

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A fantastic review for our Used Van Sales Executive, Mike Bishop, at Blackburn 👏

Delivering excellent customer service, expert advice and a smooth handover experience is what it’s all about — well done Mike.

If you're in the market for a used vehicle, please take a look at our stock page now: https://www.ciceley.com/ciceley-vans/new-used-van-stock/

Keep your car performing at its best with Ciceley Genuine Parts 🔧

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Get in touch with your registration for a tailored quote today.
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Keep your car performing at its best with Ciceley Genuine Parts 🔧

✅ Designed for your vehicle
✅ Built for reliability
✅ Trusted quality for everyday performance

Get in touch with your registration for a tailored quote today.
https://ow.ly/z2EK50Z5uNz
01204 540670

Getting into a van in 30 degree heat isn’t fun… BUT we’ve got a solution!!! #vanlife #mercedesme #preentry #climatecontrol #michaeljackson

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Getting into a van in 30 degree heat isn’t fun… BUT we’ve got a solution!!! #vanlife #mercedesme #preentry #climatecontrol #michaeljackson

We caught up with our Dealer Principal, Andy Heys. We asked him some questions about our recent MAR20X renovation. #awardwinning #mercedesbenz #commercial #dealer #truckandvan

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We caught up with our Dealer Principal, Andy Heys. We asked him some questions about our recent MAR20X renovation. #awardwinning #mercedesbenz #commercial #dealer #truckandvan

Another amazing review for our Blackburn Service Team who continue to deliver outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming experience for every customer who visits us.

From expert support in the workshop to the all-important coffee ☕ — it’s great to see the team’s hard work recognised!

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Another amazing review for our Blackburn Service Team who continue to deliver outstanding customer service and creating a welcoming experience for every customer who visits us.

From expert support in the workshop to the all-important coffee ☕ — it’s great to see the team’s hard work recognised!

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