About Us

About Colin Appleyard Limited
Established in 1971, Colin Appleyard is a family run business selling new and used cars and motorcycles along with associated parts, accessories and clothing. In the showrooms, on the telephone or online, we have long-serving, knowledgeable staff who understand our products and are ready to provide you with the best possible service and in 2021 we celebrated our 50th anniversary.
- 50 Years Experience
We're the UK's longest-established Suzuki car dealer, so we have a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you choose your perfect car.
- Feel like Family
We are a family-run business for over 50 years, with a focus on high levels of customer service and we want our customers to feel like family.
- Multi-Award Winning
Our car and motorcycle dealerships have won multiple awards over the years, including the coveted Suzuki 'Dealer of the Year' award a record 7 times!
- Large Bike Showroom
Our motorcycle showroom is one of the largest in the North of England, boasting a wide range of road and off-road models from many franchises.

Feel Like Family
Colin Appleyard wants every one of our customers to feel like a part of our family. We welcome every new addition and hope everyone feels appreciated and valued from the moment they make contact with us or arrive in our dealerships. Our staff are focused on the small things which we know make a big difference.
Always hands-on, Colin put his heart and soul into the business every single day. We keep true to his ideals and you’ll see his passion and commitment thriving in everything we do. Colin’s spirit and drive will always be a valuable part of our business, setting the standards of all the goals we aim to achieve.
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Great customer service from the team. I think Angela was on the service desk on Friday 26th Feb - she was so friendly and chatty. Everything was so easy and my car was ready ahead of the scheduled time. Very pleased. Thank you
Brilliant service.