Telford Automobiles

Telford Automobiles: Citroën and DS sales in Carlisle

Telford Automobiles is an independent, family-run dealership based on Grearshill Road in Kingstown, Carlisle. The business presents itself as having 50 years in business and operates as a Citroën and DS store, combining new-car and new-van sales with a used-vehicle operation and a servicing department. Its trading entity is M.J. Telford Garage (Carlisle) Ltd, registered in England and Wales.

New Citroën and DS models

The new-car side covers the Citroën range and the DS range, which the dealership describes as its prestige line. The model filters on the site list Citroën passenger models including the C1, C3, C3 Aircross, C4, C4 Cactus, C5 Aircross, C5 X and Grand C4 Spacetourer, along with electric versions such as the ë-C3, ë-C3 Aircross, ë-C4 and ë-Spacetourer. The DS range appears with the DS 3 Crossback, DS 4, DS 7 and DS 7 Crossback, plus the DS Nº4. Hybrid and electric DS models are grouped under a dedicated new-car section.

Vans and the Van Hub

New van sales include Citroën commercial vehicles: Berlingo, Dispatch, Relay, Partner and their electric counterparts ë-Berlingo, ë-Dispatch, ë-Partner and ë-Rifter, as well as the Rifter. Telfords Van Hub is presented as a service aimed at business customers, from a single van to a full fleet. The site also maintains a separate section for vans advertised without VAT and a stock list of new vans available immediately.

Used and pre-registered vehicles

The used inventory is searchable by body style, age, weight, fuel, transmission, mileage, location, doors, seats, colour, engine size, tax band, make, model and price range. Makes listed in the search filters include Citroën, DS Automobiles, MINI, Nissan and Peugeot. The dealership also advertises pre-registered vehicles and a valuation tool for part-exchange. Among the featured cars shown on the site were a DS 7 Crossback and a Hyundai Tucson listed as POA, and several Citroën and Peugeot models with prices starting at £5,250.

Servicing and aftersales

The workshop is staffed by certified and trained technicians. Telford Automobiles states that every service includes software updates, personal contact and convenient service options, and it offers online booking for service appointments. The site also references Motability, finance and a testimonials section, and publishes news items about the business and its local partnerships.

Two locations in Carlisle

The vehicle search distinguishes two sites in Carlisle: Telford Automobiles (Citroën & DS Store) and Telford's DS. The main contact address is Grearshill Road, Kingstown, Carlisle, Cumbria CA3 0ET. The company is registered as M.J. Telford Garage (Carlisle) Ltd, company number 1183241, VAT number GB257273054, and is an appointed representative of ITC Compliance Limited for general insurance and credit broking activities.