Barlow Motors has acquired two Skoda sites from Robert Eardley in Crewe and Stoke for an undisclosed sum.

Barlow is a family run motor group and currently operates the Seat franchise in Wolverhampton and Stoke.

After many years in the motor industry and loyal service to the Skoda brand, Robert Eardley has decided to sell the business and retire.

Mark Owen, Barlow’s managing director, said: "The acquisition fits ideally with our current dealerships and also expands our relationship with the Volkswagen Group.

“We are looking forward to welcoming the Robert Eardley team into the group and driving the businesses forward.”

The deal between Robert Eardley and Barlow Motors was brokered by David Kendrick through ASE's Dealermatch service.