Work has begun on a new Mini dealership in Crewe for dealer group Blue Bell.

The “seven-figure” development is on a 1.5-acre plot on Gateway, about half a mile from the group’s current combined BMW and Mini dealership, which is squeezed into a similarly sized site.

Barry Holt, director, says: “This is a significant move for Blue Bell as we are quickly reaching a point at which we will run out of space. The acquisition, development and opening of the new dealership will mean the creation of new jobs, plus it will provide room for growth and an even higher level of customer service.”

Blue Bell Mini Crewe is expected to open in the summer, with sales, service, parts, MoT testing and valeting all on site.