C.H. Render

C.H. Render, used vehicle dealership and workshop in Flaxton (York)

C.H. Render is an independent used vehicle dealership and garage located on Rice Lane, Flaxton, about six kilometres east of York city centre and next to the A64 between York and Malton. The company presents itself as one of Yorkshire's best-known used vehicle dealerships and has been trading in the area for more than five decades.

Its stock covers cars, vans, pick-ups, 4x4 vehicles and motorhomes or campers, with options for different budgets, from small run-arounds to larger commercial vehicles. The company states that it usually keeps around fifty used vehicles on display and also offers a personalised service to source a specific vehicle according to the customer's needs.

History and origins of the business

C.H. Render's history began around fifty years ago in the village of Warthill, about six miles from York city centre. Clive Render acquired the building the company still occupies, a property that previously belonged to the national railways and was used to store and load goods onto trains. Part of the original structure of the loading bays can still be seen in the current workshop.

After acquiring the site, Clive Render adapted the building to house his team and started the business under the name C H Render Car Sales and Servicing. Over the years, the business diversified to respond to customer demand and moved from offering workshop services to also selling a wide variety of vehicles.

Vehicles in stock and brands

The dealership works with brands such as Toyota, Volkswagen, Ford, Vauxhall, Renault and Peugeot. Among the models listed in the catalogue analysed are the Toyota Proace City, the Toyota Hilux, the Vauxhall Combo, the Volkswagen Transporter and the Ford Ranger, in diesel versions and with manual or automatic transmissions.

The company sells cars, vans, pick-ups, 4x4 vehicles and motorhomes or campers, and has a 4x4 accessories section. It also has a section for vehicles already sold.

Workshop and maintenance services

C.H. Render carries out maintenance and repair work in its own workshops. The company explains that, with every service, whether minor or major, the wheels are removed and the brakes are checked, a practice that, according to its account, comes from the way its founder worked and that the current team continues.

Vehicles intended for sale are supplied with twelve months' MOT, checked and prepared or serviced as required in the dealership's own workshops, as well as valeted and cleared with an Experian/HPI check.

Finance, warranties and valuations

The company offers finance for vehicle purchases and describes itself as a credit broker, not a lender. It states that it works with a selection of finance providers and that it can offer finance products to customers with different credit histories. C.H. Render Limited is authorised and regulated by the Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) with reference number 1031414.

The dealership also has a range of RAC warranties and offers used vehicle valuations and the option of part-exchanging the old vehicle as part of the payment. For sales, it buys cars, pick-ups, 4x4s, vans and commercial vehicles, with quick valuations and market-adjusted prices, according to its presentation.

Location and customer service

The business serves York and its area of influence from its base on Rice Lane, Flaxton, in North Yorkshire. The company presents itself as an independent garage with experience in 4x4s, light commercial vehicles and cars, and offers both online and in-person assistance to answer customer queries and needs.

Rice Lane, Flaxton, York, North Yorkshire, YO60 7PZ · Telephone: 01904 468514 · Opening hours: Monday to Friday: 08:30 - 17:30; Saturday: 08:30 - 13:00