A KEIGHLEY-based motor dealer has clocked-up a milestone.

Colin Appleyard Cars has sold its 30,000th new Suzuki.

Buyer of the landmark vehicle, Christina Naughton, was introduced to Suzuki by her mother Anne-Marie Bradley, who has now bought six new cars from Appleyard.

Both women were presented with hampers and vouchers to mark the occasion.

"I never dreamed that when we opened our first showroom 36 years ago we would be celebrating selling 30,000 cars," said chairman Colin Appleyard.

"I couldn't have done it without our dedicated and loyal staff, so I must thank them for all their hard work and commitment in making this landmark achievement possible."

The company was Suzuki's first UK car franchise.

In addition to the Keighley showroom, it now has branches in Huddersfield, Ashton-under-Lyne and Shipley.

Last year, the firm won the Suzuki Dealer of the Year award for the sixth time.